Join us for an essential event dedicated to raising awareness and fostering change. This summit features a powerful lineup of speakers committed to addressing domestic violence and promoting safety for families and communities:

• Lorris Herenda, CEO of Yellow Brick House, will shed light on the complexities of domestic violence. Yellow Brick House provides life-saving services and prevention programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of those impacted by violence. Their commitment to challenging sexism, male aggression, and oppression forms the foundation of their work in protecting women and children, respecting diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and upholding confidentiality and safety for all.

• Andrea Chief Operating Officer of Riley Law Firm will offer insights into divorcing a narcissist.
• Michael Schuster, a domestic violence survivor and author, will share his personal journey.
• Rose Morsh and Angelina Macri will lead a critical discussion on domestic violence screening, exploring Collaborative Law, Mediation, and Arbitration.

With a generous $1,000 gift from Inventiveminds to Yellow Brick House, we aim to raise $10,000 to support children and families affected by domestic violence. Your contribution can make a lasting impact. Donate here.

Together, we aim to educate, inspire, and drive action in the fight against domestic violence.

Topic: Gender Violence Fundraising Summit - Understanding Domestic Violence
When:  Sunday, October 27 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Where: Online Zoom Event

About Your Speaker:

Lorris Herenda is the Chief Executive Officer of Yellow Brick House. She joined Yellow Brick House in 2004 and has doubled the agency scope in delivery of shelter services, community counselling and supportive services. Lorris is the co-chair of the York Region Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee and Treasurer of the board of Ontario Association Interval and Transitional Housing (OAITH). She is the 2013 recipient of the Attorney General Victim Services Award of Distinction. In 2012 and 2008, she won the Province of Ontario award “Leading Women, Building Communities” for her exceptional community leadership to improve the lives of women and girls in Ontario. In 2021, she has been nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award in 2021.

Andrea Klein is the Chief Operating Officer for The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm. Andrea brings over 20 years of experience working as a family law clerk and office manager for boutique law firms throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Andrea is also a Certified Divorce Specialist, Divorce Coach, and author of an Amazon best seller, The Path to Resilience: A Guide to Winning Against A Narcissist in Court and in Life. Throughout the years she has worked in family law, her goal has always been to help educate her clients so they could take a mindful and holistic approach to their divorce.

Michael Shuster is a Real Estate Divorce Specialist, Certified Divorce Specialist, and Certified Negotiator. Michael provides specialized expertise, skills, & custom solutions for clients going through challenging life changes, which often make the sale of their home & transitioning more challenging. His expertise comes from over 10 years working in collaboration with family law lawyers, mediators, divorce coaches, and other divorce professionals to meet the unique complexities of selling matrimonial homes in divorce.

Family Mediator and Family Lawyer Angelina Macri started practicing law in Ontario in 1997 as a civil litigator representing individuals, corporations, and financial institutions. Over the past 15 years, her practice has focused on family law issues. Having represented clients through the litigation process, she is of the firm belief that families can be better served by staying out of court. Her objective, as a mediator or as a lawyer, is to provide you with the candid advice, practical options, and experienced guidance needed for you to effectively navigate and resolve your family issues.

RECE, Parent Practitioner, Parent Coordinator, Family Mediator, Child Voice Practitioner, and Collaborative Family Law Parent Expert Rose Morsh is the founder of InventiveMinds Child, Youth, and Family Support Centre, a not-for-profit organization that is licensed under the Ministry of Education and registered with IACP, OACP, and IB.

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