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About Us: Our Team | |
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Hardy SteinkeExecutive DirectorI am passionate about living with our minds and hearts always expanding! I love to learn by reading, webinars, podcasts, and conversations. It all has something to do with our evolving spirituality, relationships, the beauty of being alive and making the world a more loving place for everyone. In addition to beaches and beautiful gardens, my other favourite places would be cafés where we can go heart-to-heart about what we’ve been thinking, feeling, and doing lately. Married to Cindy, we have 3 adult children with partners, all amazing, and 6 darling grandchildren! hardy@heartcomonos.ca
Jordan NusbaumProgram DirectorI love playfulness, thoughtfulness, creativity, and I adore the ways I get to explore their connections with the Heart Comonos community. In my role as the Program Director I am privileged to collaborate with our amazing community members on programming that celebrates and cultivates diverse sets of skills, passions, and interests that improve wellness, inspire imagination, and empowers our individual and collective sense of agency. My prior background is in academia, I hold a PhD in Social & Political Thought from YorkU, my research interests specialize in early modern and twentieth century European philosophy and literature. I'm also a musician with a deep love for acoustic guitar, Canadian ecology, poetry, puns/"dad jokes", and video games. Do we have any interests in common? Let's connect! jordan@heartcomonos.ca
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Christine BennettExecutive AdvisorI am a life-long resident of Mississauga. Growing up, the only shopping areas were in Cooksville, Applewood and Port Credit, and only 25 years ago, there were cows in a field just a few miles from where I live now and horses were pastured near the Square One location. My how things have changed! My favourite thing about living here is the diversity found not only in my neighbours but in the food, culture, arts and shopping available here. I like to stay current with local, national and international news , and love being involved in my local community. I have a special interest in issues surrounding mental health. I caught the travel bug early and like to explore cities and countries – it doesn’t matter where in the world I go – any place is exciting. In my spare time I like to do yoga, garden, read, paint and attend live theatre. christine@heartcomonos.ca
Arwen Muir KaraszewskiMarketing CoordinatorSince I could hold a crayon, I've been drawing and expressing myself through art. I grew up in Cooksville and currently study Illustration at OCAD University. Every day I enjoy building relationships with the world around me and look forward to learning something I have a passion for teaching others and encouraging people to express themselves through art, as humans have been doing since the beginning of our time. I believe in the importance of community and that if we come together, anything is possible. Heart Comonos has shown me how our well beings improve when a diverse community gets together to share their ideas and interests. It inspires me to create and continue learning with others. On top of my love of the arts, I spend time building community with the group "Project Hope", riding my bike and gazing at nature. arwen@heartcomonos.ca
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Nicole BonderIn MemoriamOur very loved Nicole Bonder - our friend, co-worker and Project Coordinator for two years, passed away on January 14, 2023. Quite simply we cannot find words to express the depth of our sadness and loss. We only know that somehow, her love for people and the Cooksville community will live on. Rest in Peace, dear one. | |
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Heart Comonos works to empower local people in the Cooksville-Mississauga area to work together to build a lively, healthy community for everyone. We imagine a future where people from all different backgrounds create a strong, welcoming community where everyone feels healthy and included. | |
Mailing Address:
Suite #166, 2325 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON, L5A 4K4
Street Address:
67 Hillcrest Ave., Mississauga, ON, L5A 4C7
Email Address: contact@heartcomonos.ca
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