JEDI Learning Circles: Intersectional Leadership

JEDI Learning Circles are spaces for honest conversations about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the climate movement. This is a dedicated platform centering the perspectives of women and gender-diverse people active in the environmental movement who identify as First Nations, Black, or People of Colour. Allies are warmly welcome to join in deep listening and respectful learning.

Each 90-minute session is hosted by Kara Lena Virik (WELA’s Intensives Producer, Facilitator, and Diversity & Inclusion Lead), with special guests, activists, and speakers. Participants who identify as First Nations, Black, and People of Colour are invited to share their experiences and reflections on the session topic, while allies are encouraged to listen and engage in thoughtful Q&A sessions. Breakout rooms offer time for shared reflection and discussions.

Whether you’re leading a team, a movement, or on your own changemaking journey, these circles offer a supportive space for deep listening, learning and reflection.

Please note:

These sessions are designed to be interactive and participatory, creating a space for real-time engagement and collaboration. As such, the sessions will not be recorded. We encourage you to join us live and have your video on to make the most of this experience.

Meet your host: Kara is an interdisciplinary facilitator, strategist, and consultant with a global perspective on gender equality and environmental justice. She has worked internationally with a wide range of nonprofit organisations, universities, and activist networks to develop programs focused on habitat restoration, feminist worldbuilding, and systems change. Kara has designed and facilitated learning experiences across Australia, Europe, the U.S., and the Western Balkans. She holds a Master’s in Urban Management and Policy from the Technical University of Berlin. She currently lives on Kombumerri Country.