Centre for Social Innovation (CSI)
Tonya Surman is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Social Innovation, a role held since January 2004, where leadership focuses on creating community workspaces and incubating emerging enterprises to support social mission groups. Prior experience includes serving as Partnership Director at the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment from 2000 to 2008, successfully leading initiatives to reduce children's toxic exposure, including the landmark ban on Bisphenol A in baby bottles. Additionally, Tonya held the position of Senior Consultant at Commons Group (2000-2006), enhancing collaboration among nonprofits and government via the Internet, and served as Executive Director at Web Networks from 1994 to 2000, overseeing leadership, management, and product development. Tonya holds a BA in Environmental Studies and International Development from the University of Toronto and has a background in Theatre and Dance from the Claude Watson School for the Arts.
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Centre for Social Innovation (CSI)
Social Innovation're a coworking space, community, and launchpad for people who are changing the world. They provide their members with the tools they need to accelerate their success and amplify their impact. Together, they’re building a movement of nonprofits, for-profits, entrepreneurs, artists and activists working across sectors to createa better world.They believe that society is facing unprecedented economic, environmental, social and cultural challenges. They also believe that new innovations are the key to turning these challenges into opportunities to improve their communities and their planet.All around the globe, people are striving to prove that another way forward is possible. They know — as they do — that it's up to us to create the change they want to see.Since they opened their doors over a year ago, CSI Starrett-Lehigh has grown into a thriving community of social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, creatives and innovators working across sectors, in farming to finance and everything in between. From workshops to socials, they work hard and make sure to have fun while doing it. It's no surprise members say that being at CSI has greatly expanded both their professional and personal networks.