Dolores Montavez Ruz
Director of Community Development @Change It Up Professional Development
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Community Development @Change It Up Professional Development
CA
I welcome the responsibility of developing learning communities across Canada and ensuring that trainers, educators, and social-service providers have an opportunity to grow their skills in facilitating groups, delivering training, and supporting change and growth -for themselves and their clients. My new roles facilitating skills building and developing learning communities have fulfilled a cherished dream of returning to the world of adult education and training. I can\'t wait to engage with all of you seeking to learn or enhance your Facilitation Skills!
EDUCATION
York University
Certificate in Anti Racist Research and Practice, Sociology
York University – Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
York University
Certificate in International Migrations and Refugee Studies, socilogy
University of Waterloo
Social Media for Business Performance
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
Adult Training and Development Certificate, Mayor in Sociology
ABOUT DOLORES MONTAVEZ RUZ
I think of myself as an entrepreneurial spirit grounded on creativity, innovation and social justice values I believe in collaborative, solution focused approaches to developing projects, leading teams, achieving goals, and building engaged communities. My work is best known for the transparency of my leadership style and the balance of empathy, purpose and passion I bring to creating learning communities and facilitating growth and change. The consistent theme in my career has been a commitment to learning, social inclusion and community service. For me this means nurturing a curious mind, embracing diversity and cultivating noble intentions in all my relations. Building community, advancing learning and finding greatness in our common humanity gives purpose to my life and adds joys to my days. Areas of Professional Expertise:>Developing Communities of Action>Skilled Trades & Information Technology Training Programs for Women>Settlement Services & English Language Instruction for Newcomers>Customized Skills Training Programs >Employment & Career Strategist >Facilitation Skills and Group Coaching (rooted in experiential learning and life skills training)>Social Enterprise & Entrepreneurial Skills Training>Gender and inclusion approaches to program design and delivery
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