The Journey Here SFU Surrey

In this special edition of The Journey Here, Steve is joined by Michael Heeney, Partner at C+O Advisory Inc. and former President and CEO of the Surrey City Development Corporation (SCDC). Tune in as they discuss the early days of the Surrey City Centre, the groundbreaking Central City project, Surrey City Centre Library, the recently completed SFU Engineering building, and the future Centre Block project.

Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.sfu.ca/surrey/executive-directors-office/the-journey-here/season-1/michael-heeney.html

Learn more about Surrey's City Centre: https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/our-communities/city-centre

Our theme music is called "Happiness" by Scott Buckley. Learn more: scottbuckley.com.au.

In our season finale, Steve sits down with Joanne Curry, Vice President, External Relations of Simon Fraser University. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of SFU’s Surrey campus, Joanne takes us through the transition from TechBC to SFU, her role as SFU Surrey’s first Executive Director, the early days of the Surrey campus, and the journey that lies ahead for our campus and our community.

Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.sfu.ca/surrey/executive-directors-office/the-journey-here/season-1/joanne-curry.html

Learn more about SFU’s Community Engagement Strategy: https://www.sfu.ca/vpexternal/vice-president-external-relations/strategy.html

Our theme music is called "Happiness" by Scott Buckley. Learn more: scottbuckley.com.au.

In the penultimate episode of our first season, Steve chats with Matt Hern, the co-founder and co-director of Solid State Community Industries. Known for his work in radical urbanism, community development and alternative forms of education, Matt has founded a wide range of community projects, initiatives and institutions. In this episode, Matt reflects on his experiences growing up around the Indigenous reserves on Vancouver Island, his passion for working with and supporting lower-income and racialized families, and adapting to the life’s unexpected adventures.

Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.sfu.ca/surrey/executive-directors-office/the-journey-here/season-1/matt-hern.html

Learn more about Solid State Community Industries and the worker co-operatives they support: https://solidstate.coop/

Our theme music is called "Happiness" by Scott Buckley. Learn more: scottbuckley.com.au.

Steve chats with Bailey Mumford, the Senior Director of Housing and Homelessness at Métis Nation British Columbia. Bailey grew up in Surrey and spent many years working in parks and recreation. This eventually led him to different parts of the country to work with marginalized peoples. He always found that regardless of who he was working with, all roads led back to combatting homelessness. Bailey shares his journey and breadth of experiences, the work he currently does with Métis Nation British Columbia, and the importance of treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Here are the show notes for this week's episode: https://www.sfu.ca/surrey/executive-directors-office/the-journey-here/season-1/bailey-mumford.html

Learn more about Métis Nation British Columbia and their work: https://www.mnbc.ca/

Our theme music is called "Happiness" by Scott Buckley. Learn more: scottbuckley.com.au.

Steve sits down with Rochelle Prasad, the co-founder of SPARK Foundation. Rochelle has extensive experience in community engagement, youth empowerment, and life education. In this episode, Rochelle shares how her passion for community service and leadership began from a very young age, the experiences that have shaped her work today, and her plans for the future.

Here are the show notes for this week's episode: sfu.ca/surrey/executive-directors-office/the-journey-here/season-1/rochelle-prasad.html

Learn more about SPARK Foundation and what they do for youth here: sparkfoundation.ca.

Our theme music is called "Happiness" by Scott Buckley. Learn more: scottbuckley.com.au.

Steve sits down with Kathleen Burke, university lecturer at SFU's Beedie School of Business. Along with her teaching, Kathleen is the facilitator of Community Leaders Igniting Change, a 12-week program that helps local community members build upon their leadership skills and confidence as change-makers Kathleen recounts her journey of growing up in Indiana and playing basketball, what prompted her to move to British Columbia to continue her education, and what it means to her to work alongside community leaders.

Here are the show notes for this week's episode: sfu.ca/surrey/executive-directors-office/the-journey-here/season-1/kathleen-burke

To learn more about Community Leaders Igniting Change, you can visit sfu.ca/surrey/engage/community-programs/community-leaders-igniting-change

Our theme music is called "Happiness" by Scott Buckley. Learn more: scottbuckley.com.au.