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Get to know TUF LOV

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Mission

To give clients the tools to actively dismantle systems of oppression in their workplaces, homes, and communities by creating brave spaces for uncomfortable and challenging conversations. 

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Vision

To live in a world free of racism, inequity, and injustice. Where each of us can heal from our ancestral trauma and thrives in collective liberation. 

What TUF LOV clients say

I knew I wanted to become an anti-racist leader but I didn't know how to do it. Terri gave me the guidance, education, questions and tools to help me do my work. She's approachable and direct, both challenging me to be and do better while championing me along the way. Thank you Terri!

Urszula Lipsztajn

CEO + Founder

Urszula.co

Get to know Terri

JEDDI Professional

I've worked for 15+ years as a leader in the community. I have held leadership roles in social justice, food justice, and sustainability. I'm a community organizer, fundraiser, and activist. 

Citizen of the World

I am a mixed-race, Black, woman of colour on my path. I work on untangling my intergenerational trauma and tap into the ancestral knowledge that I carry. My personal journey is part of what informs my work.

Crafty Dog Parent

I sow and nurture seeds and potential. Both in my garden, or through supporting and nurturing others on their journeys. I also love to create with food and materials that are destined for the landfill. And I love watching my puppy learn and grow as he explores the world. 

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Professional experience

​I bring with me 15+ years as a leader in the community in Canada, the USA, and globally. My past roles include:

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  • Director of Fundraising at Black in BC Aid

  • Director of Environmental Sustainability at the YMCA of Greater Toronto

  • Executive Director at the Women's Healthy Environments Network

  • Director at the BC Food Systems Network

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I have worked for the City of Toronto, the City of Surrey, and Simon Fraser University. My work for the City of Toronto took place on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinabewaki, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the Wendake-Nionwentsïo. In Surrey I worked on the unceded and stolen territory of the Katzie, Tsawassen, S’ólh Téméxw, W̱SÁNEĆ, Kwantlen, and Stz'uminus. 

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I hold a Bachelor's Degree of Science from Dalhousie University and a Master's Degree of Environment and Management from Royal Roads University. 

Are you ready to start?

  1. Contact me through the form

  2. We'll set up an initial conversation

  3. I can propose a personalized plan

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