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Finding Your Place in the Social Change Ecosystem

Are you curious about or invested in social changemaking and want to figure out where you fit in these spaces? Facilitated by Director of Applied Learning Chriss Sneed, Finding Your Place in the Social Change Ecosystem will journey through the social change ecosystem, breaking down what exactly changemaking is and who can be a part of it (spoiler alert - it's you!). This 3-session community will introduce you to social change as a framework for transforming the world, help you reflect on and determine your role(s) in the ecosystem, and provide an onramp to deepening your leadership practice.

Who Can Join:

  • Any Barnard student interested in how they can make change where they are may join. First years, transfers, and those who have not had a previous Athena experience are especially encouraged to join. 

The Commitment:

  • Three weekly afternoon sessions on Tuesdays at the Athena Center.

The Perks: 

  • The resources and community to help you find your place in the social change ecosystem. Lunch will be provided at each gathering. 

Applications to join are accepted at the beginning of each semester. ​Check back in Fall 2025 for your opportunity to apply!

Come Chat with Us!

Chriss Sneed for APC page

Chriss Sneed (they/them) | Director of Applied Learning

Some things you can chat with Chriss about:

  • Getting started with an idea or project
  • Any of our Communities of Practice

To schedule an appointment to chat with Chriss, click here: https://calendly.com/meet-with-chriss or email csneed@barnard.edu.

Over the course of 3 sessions, Finding Your Place in the Social Change Ecosystem members will receive:

  • A more nuanced understanding of social change ecosystems and their role(s) within it
  • Community with their peers and fellow changemakers

This program runs each semester with three weekly afternoon sessions on Tuesdays at the Athena Center. Specific dates for each semester will be provided on the application form.

Applications to join are accepted at the beginning of each semester. ​Check back in Fall 2025 for your opportunity to apply!