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:
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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:
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12:30 - 2:30 pm on Tuesday, September 26, October 3, and October 10 at the Athena Center
The Perks:
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The resources and community to help you find your place in the social change ecosystem.
The signup form to join this community of practice is now closed.
Come Chat with Us!

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 is a semesterly program which meets on Tuesdays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Athena Center. For Fall 2023, the program will meet on the following 3 dates:
- September 26
- October 3
- October 10
The signup form to join this community of practice is now closed.