Looking in and Reaching out: An organizational and network approach for advancing equitable outcomes
With Sadora Asefaw, Executive Lead, Reconciliation and Equity, United Way Greater Toronto and
Jessica Kwik, Director, Peel Newcomer Strategy Group (United Way Greater Toronto)
February 19, 2025
Description:
An engaging and action-oriented webinar exploring how United Way Greater Toronto is driving equitable outcomes—both internally and across the sector.
This webinar offers the following:
- Concrete examples of an organizational approach to advancing equity
- Strategies for collaborative work across partner organizations and stakeholders/rightsholder to drive equitable outcomes
- Approaches to develop accountability measurements through key performance indicators
In honor of Black History Month, the session features Black-focused initiatives.
Presenters:
Sadora Asefaw joined United Way in 2022 as the inaugural Executive Lead, Reconciliation and Equity. She guides the development and implementation of United Way’s key performance indicators (KPIs) for reconciliation and equity. The purpose of the KPIs is to make United Way an equitable funder, fundraiser and achieve equitable outcomes for communities.
She works collaboratively with community leaders, United Way network of agencies, community foundations, subject matter experts, government and corporate partners to advance mutual reconciliation and equity goals for systems change.
Before joining United Way, Sadora’s career focused on championing the needs of the communities she serves, from critical research on care pathways for Black children with disabilities and their families, to designing engaging workshops on topics like deconstructing power and privilege. Sadora’s strategic approach and persistent efforts drive transformative change from a place of authenticity, love, and intention.
Jessica Kwik is the Director of the Peel Newcomer Strategy Group (PNSG), the local immigration partnership project for Peel region, serving Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga.
PNSG is a project of United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) funded by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada, the Region of Peel and UWGT. PNSG engages local partners to collectively support newcomer settlement and inclusion
Jessica has an educational and work background in applied health sciences, environmental studies, mental health promotion and settlement supports. She holds a Master of Environmental Studies with a focus on traditional food knowledge of immigrant households and their contribution to healthy communities.
Prior to joining PNSG, Jessica supported the development of equity approaches at Peel Public Health and as part of the COVID-19 response. She is experienced in building sustainable partnerships that support concrete positive social, environmental and economic outcomes.