Brian was Executive Director of HeartWood Centre for Community Youth Development for four years. He has worked or volunteered in numerous leadership roles and co-founded a number of community based initiatives. Brian has been providing leadership development, facilitation training and capacity building in organizations and systems since 2000. Some of his past and present projects include:
- On the Leadership Team for Facilitation Preparation Program with the Center for Courage & Renewal, 2020-2022
- Re-designing the ASPIRE Foundation Program: Tatamagouche’s Model of Education, Design and Leadership, 2018-2022 (ensuring this program uses an Anti-Racist, De-colonial, and Trauma-informed approaches)
- Designed and delivered Dalhousie's RBC Sustainability Leadership Certificate Program, 2012-2015
- Designed and delivered Raft Up: Facilitation Training for Engaging and Mentoring Boys and Young Men, 2010-2022
- Delivered Youth Engagement training and resource development with HeartWood, 2000-2022
Upcoming Trainings
- ASPIRE Foundation Program: Facilitation, Design, Leadership October 17-22, 2022 Tatamagouche Centre, NS