About Adil Dhalla
Adil Dhalla is the Director of Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) – a rapidly growing hub for more than 1000 social entrepreneurs and organizations. As one of the first coworking spaces in the world, CSI has been a pioneer in its work around re-envisioning the future of work, which includes the creation of the Director of Culture role (one of the first of its kind globally). Along with his team, Adil has been learning, playing and experimenting with stewarding CSI’s culture through its stories, events, policies, products, systems and people management – all with an eye towards fostering belonging, happiness and greater impact. In addition to his work at CSI, Adil has been a serial social entrepreneur, Co-Founded the mobile video pioneer My City Lives, volunteered for the Obama campaign and has created several successful community interventions, including Project Ukulele Gangsterism, Part E-Day and the Regent Park Community Potluck. He is currently the Chair of the Board for the Stop Gap Foundation, an inspiring organization creating accessible cities and a Co-Founder of Camp Reset, the acclaimed summer camp for adults.
By: Farheen Khan
I recently had the opportunity to sit with someone I really admire. Someone who I believe has such a unique but impactful role within a fascinating organization called the Centre for Social Innovation. I am excited to share some of his words of wisdom with you.
Interview: Where were you born and raised and what did you study?
I was born and live in my favourite place in the world, Toronto. I’ve lived here for most of my life but spent nearly a decade living elsewhere – New York, Tanzania and the UK to name a few – for school (History BAH, MBA), work and travel. Subsequent to school, I’ve primarily studied cities, culture, social innovation and basketball.Was there a defining moment in your childhood or adolescence that led you on the path that you are walking today?
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