Changemakers Circle - Cochrane and Area Chapter

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We want to support the most impactful changemakers in Cochrane and the surrounding area.

Making change can be deeply rewarding, but it’s often a lonely and uncertain journey. It takes not just knowledge, but also heart, courage, and vulnerability.

Our program team understands this path because they’ve walked it too — and they’ve seen the difference it makes to have a strong support network. That’s what we want to offer: a space where changemakers can grow, share, and support each other.

Know someone making a real difference in Cochrane or nearby? Nominate them for the Changemakers’ Circle — a space for those helping to build a better world. 

Purpose

To provide local changemakers with a supportive community and resources to sustain the good work they do.

Outcomes

  • Tightly connected local networks of trusted individuals from a variety of disciplines and social segments.

  • Changemakers equipped with knowledge, skills, confidence and wisdom to sustain their ability to create positive change in the community and beyond.

  • Increased visibility to the great work going on in and around our community.

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Vision

A community of changemakers…

  • Connected to meaning

  • Connected to wisdom

  • Connected to resources

  • Connected to each other

… delivering sustainable growth to the communities they serve.

FAQs

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  • Our Changemakers Circle is an intentionally curated group of local changemakers who show up to support one another and grow together. They offer what they have and ask for what they need. The group and the journey is facilitated with great care and expertise to deliver a fulfilling and meaningful experience with learning topics, peer support and connectimg through experiences. 

  • We know you’re busy, and quite frankly, so are we. We’ve designed this cadence to provide meaningful points of connection that don’t overwhelm your schedule.

    Through 2025 & 2026, there will be a cohort of 13 participants. They will move through the year learning, growing and gathering every second month for a total of 6 gatherings. More details to follow.

  • Yes. And…we want to welcome folks no matter their current financial situation. We do not want finances to be a barrier, however, this program is based on the principle of reciprocity. We are asking for a financial contribution to demonstrate your commitment to the group. You will select the amount that is most aligned with your ability to contribute. ($150 - $4000+)

    NOTE: we will not ask for any financial contributions until you’re fully committed to the process.

  • We will be looking to the participants to help us with venue selection and cost. Each meeting will be “hosted” by 2-3 cohort participants. We will work with them to select a place that would be conducive to gathering and hosting a meaningful session and is in the Cochrane Area.

  • The program will be guided and facilitated by Juli Rohl and 1-2 other experienced local changemakers / leaders. We are in the process of confirming them at the moment. Stay tuned!

  • We will start the process by gathering nominations for individuals who would be a good fit for the program.

    Selection will be based on the nominee’s desire to participate and alignment with the notion of reciprocity.

    If we have more interest than space, we will select participants to create cohorts of diverse individuals from a range of sectors who are actively making a difference.

  • We're looking for Cochrane and area's most influential changemakers. These are the folks who make things happen. They might not always know what needs to be done, but they have the courage to try. They're the ones in the limelight or behind the scenes who take courageous steps forward and invite those around them to join their efforts. They could be working in business, non-profit, government, education or within their local community. They're volunteers, leaders and organizers who see a better future ahead and are willing to put in the work to get there.