Yas Hassen
Yas is an Associate Director at Tamarack Institute’s Learning Centre, where they are privileged to focus on community development and (re)building relationships rooted in belonging. With an MA in Adult Education and Community Development, Yas integrates storytelling, sustainability, and capacity-building strategies to foster collective impact and meaningful systems change. They specialize in designing inclusive community engagement strategies that amplify diverse voices, ensuring equitable participation in decision-making processes.
Yas skillfully navigates interpersonal and organizational challenges with empathy, strategic problem-solving, and a deep commitment to anti-oppression. Transformative learning experiences, rooted in adult education principles, is a foundational approach for supporting the capacity of individuals and communities to create meaningful change. This approach also draws on the cycles and wisdom of the land and natural world, Yas’s approach emphasizes weaving shared stories and learnings to cultivate healthier, more connected communities. Passionate about anti-oppression efforts within social change, they facilitate and coach on tools to build a sense of belonging and envision transformative systems change through expanded collective imagination.
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