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Experience & Endorsements

I officially launched Marianne Cerilli – Change Agent in January 2019. Since then I have partnered with diverse groups doing some amazing work.

Below is a list of groups I have supported with participatory planning, mentoring young staff for succession to ED, internal organizing and engaging union members, initiating a volunteer program, designing participatory governance models, and writing protocols for government policy.

Workshops during this time included: Engaging and Empowering Volunteers, Collaboration and Democracy Between Elections, Advocacy and Organizing Basics.

And one of my favorite things - banning the panel, or making panel discussions more engaging for participants than an hour or two of listening followed by a few questions and answers. As an organizer I see any group or meeting is an opportunity to create some much needed positive change.

Workshops & Focus Areas

Engaging and Empowering Volunteers

Collaboration & Democracy

Advocacy and Organizing Basics

Interactive Panel Alternatives

Partnerships (2019–2025)

MB Association Parent Councils
Woman Healing for Change Inc.
Margaret Laurence Endowment Fund Advisory Panel Chair Women and Gender Studies Programs Manitoba Universities
UFCW – United Food and Commercial Workers Union local 832
Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals
Treaty 3 – (28 First Nations communities, 2 in Manitoba and 26 in Ontario)
May Works - Festival of Labour and the Arts
Good Neighbour Builder Society
Scintilla Centre

Canada Northwest Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Partnership
Volunteer Manitoba
Canadian Community Economic Development Network
Take 3 For Climate Justice – A Youth Conference on Climate Change and Human Rights
Tamarack Institute
Urban Shaman Gallery
Manitoba Teacher's Society - Femlightenment
Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality & Peace
Manitoba Social Studies Teachers Association

Going digital has been a necessity in this new reality we find ourselves in. I am comfortable leading experiential and engaging online meetings using digital technologies as a tools to ensure participation, inclusion and even fun! One of my favorite things to do is create playful activities that involve everyone in the group in learning and taking action together

I have worked with Marianne on worker engagement for the UFCW Security Sector membership. Marianne’s straight forward and direct approach in developing our project, and her ability to collaborate with multiple organizations and stakeholders provided the results our organization was striving for. It has given us significantly increased worker engagement and awareness of labour and workplace issues for this industry. Our collaboration has also given us a solid pathway to build on for this sector or our membership. I highly recommend Marianne as a “change agent” for any engagement project.

Success Stories

Hear how communities, leaders, and partners describe their experience of working together for meaningful change

Bea Bruske UFCW Secretary Treasurer – CLC President

I have worked with Marianne on worker engagement for the UFCW Security Sector membership. Marianne’s straight forward and direct approach in developing our project, and her ability to collaborate with multiple organizations and stakeholders provided the results our organization was striving for. It has given us significantly increased worker engagement and awareness of labour and workplace issues for this industry. Our collaboration has also given us a solid pathway to build on for this sector or our membership. I highly recommend Marianne as a “change agent” for any engagement project.

Genevieve (Genny) Funk-Unrau BSW, RSW Klinic - Community Health Outreach Worker

I first worked with Marianne when she was an advocate at the West Central Women's Resource Centre and I was chair of their board. I have continued to connect with Marianne on various projects over the past 2 decades. I have found her to be very resourceful and thoughtful. Marianne has a great ability to analyze situations and offer creative solutions.

Angelina Pelletier Graduate RRC CD/CED Program

The Community Development program was the best experience of all my schooling. There was historical context, plus applied skills. It brought all my skills together in a tangible way that could be applied in the community. The course Working Across Differences, taught by Marianne Cerilli, had a big impact on me. We unpacked all the assumptions we learn over our lives. It was about trying to understand other cultures, oppression, and colonization. It pushed me toward a genealogy search.

Barry Braun Founder of Good Neighbour

Marianne has been a foundational partner with Good Neighbour Builders in designing and implementing our Good Neighbour Program. With her help, we have been able to engage and support community minded people across Canada to shift community culture, so it is normal for neighbours to know, care about and support each other. She is an amazing change maker that comes with my highest recommendation. Barry Braun Founder of Good Neighbour Builders and Happy Community Project

Estelle Lamoureux Co-Chair of Youth Nuclear Peace Summit

Marianne understanding deeply the current challenges facing our community due to her vast experiences in government, the community and in education. Marianne has dedicated her life to creating a just and caring society for all. She is not afraid to challenge those in power on the inequities of those marginalized in our society. She is a change agent in creating room for the voiceless and overlooked amongst us. We are fortunate to have her leadership. Estelle Lamoureux Founder and Director of Ethics Bowl Canada

Eric Robinson Cabinet Minister Aboriginal Affairs,

I have known Marianne since the 1990s when we serve together at the Manitoba Legislature. I have admired her work as an MLA and in the community where with her strong will and determination she helps overcome obstacles to be effective in working for people and our planet. Marianne brings unique insights and a focus on results to find a path forward on various challenges. Eric Robinson Former MLA Rupertsland, Former Deputy Premier, and Cabinet Minister Aboriginal Affairs, Culture and Sport.

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