<p>In this episode, we got Christian Blake here, Director of Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion at <a href='https://www.mlsefoundation.org/'><b>MLSE Foundation</b></a> and <a href='http://mlselaunchpad.org/'><b>MLSE LaunchPad</b></a> . </p><p>Christian Blake is a catalyst for more open and generous community institutions, an advocate for greater equity in sport, art and culture, and an Occupational Therapist. He is also Adjunct Faculty at the University of Toronto, where he teaches, and supervises research that explores the linkages between engagement with sport, the arts, health and well-being. Christian continues his practice as an Occupational Therapist through Level Up Gaming, an organization which he co-founded.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss Christian&apos;s journey to MLSE, his work in D&amp;I, and hopes and aspirations for the role and its place in the organization. </p><p>Stay tuned for the YouTube analysis next week!</p><p>Love the show?!  Rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and follow us on  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/interruptingsports/'><b>Instagram</b></a><b>, </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/interruptingsports'><b>Facebook</b></a><b>, </b><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0RLg8MAGIkFz4cQqX1QJ-Q'><b>YouTube</b></a>, and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/interrupting-sports'><b>LinkedIn</b></a>! </p>

Interrupting Sports

Reyanna Lambie

S3E5: Catalyzing Change (Ft. Christian Blake)

APR 1, 202235 MIN
Interrupting Sports

S3E5: Catalyzing Change (Ft. Christian Blake)

APR 1, 202235 MIN

Description

<p>In this episode, we got Christian Blake here, Director of Equity, Diversity &amp; Inclusion at <a href='https://www.mlsefoundation.org/'><b>MLSE Foundation</b></a> and <a href='http://mlselaunchpad.org/'><b>MLSE LaunchPad</b></a> . </p><p>Christian Blake is a catalyst for more open and generous community institutions, an advocate for greater equity in sport, art and culture, and an Occupational Therapist. He is also Adjunct Faculty at the University of Toronto, where he teaches, and supervises research that explores the linkages between engagement with sport, the arts, health and well-being. Christian continues his practice as an Occupational Therapist through Level Up Gaming, an organization which he co-founded.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss Christian&apos;s journey to MLSE, his work in D&amp;I, and hopes and aspirations for the role and its place in the organization. </p><p>Stay tuned for the YouTube analysis next week!</p><p>Love the show?!  Rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and follow us on  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/interruptingsports/'><b>Instagram</b></a><b>, </b><a href='https://www.facebook.com/interruptingsports'><b>Facebook</b></a><b>, </b><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0RLg8MAGIkFz4cQqX1QJ-Q'><b>YouTube</b></a>, and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/interrupting-sports'><b>LinkedIn</b></a>! </p>