Meet the team

Elisabeth builds partnerships and leads programs that engage Concordia's capacities in service of the socially transformative aims of our community partners. She currently heads our Research & Advocacy and Internship programs.

Susan builds on her ten years of experience with SHIFT and the Office of Community Engagement to provide strategic leadership to both units. She is ensuring that both teams have the resources they need to successfully advance Concordia's community engagement and social impact work more broadly.

Christian coordinates a variety of programs and workshops for members of the SHIFT Learning Community oriented towards learning and sharing about social transformation. He is also responsible for SHIFT's communications channels, and sharing the stories of SHIFT's work.

Richenda works to create innovative and accessible granting opportunities for socially transformative projects across Concordia and Montreal, while leading SHIFT's community-led participatory selection processes. She is also responsible for coordinating and overseeing the health of SHIFT's shared power governance bodies.

Emma works to create structures and processes to ensure that the SHIFT Centre becomes a vibrant, welcoming place with a strong sense of co-ownership from the diverse and engaged members of the SHIFT community. In her role, she also leads the development and execution of activities that will bring the space to life.

Ludyvine oversees the administrative and financial processes of the SHIFT and Office of Community Engagement (OCE) teams. They are responsible for maintaining both offices' smooth internal operations and budget management. 

Kriss manages community-led research projects and supports the overall development of the Research & Advocacy Program. They are responsible for supporting the program's design, organization, and delivery of its public-facing events.

Shin Ling builds meaningful and accessible experiential learning opportunities to Concordia students through SHIFT’s internship program. A Communication Studies graduate, and a previous SHIFT intern herself, they bring their multidisciplinary lens in ensuring that the internship program is at the forefront of the SHIFT community’s awareness and beyond.

With a background as a research assistant, Valentina actively applies her versatility and interpersonal skills to support SHIFT's environment and mission. She works closely with the Space and Events Coordinator to cultivate a welcoming, honest, and warm space for community members. Valentina is currently enrolled in the Electroacoustic program at Concordia University.