Francesca Allodi-Ross has spent the last 10 years pursuing parallel paths in law and facilitation. She recently left her work as a lawyer to become Executive Director of Romero House, a community of welcome for refugee claimants in Tkaronto/Toronto. Francesca loves building community, supporting social change, and dancing every day.

A note from Nadia

I’ve known Francesca for some years now. My experience of her is of someone sensitive and thoughtful, very tuned in to a group’s ripples, and always willing to support people and processes! Francesca’s journey to facilitation is an incredibly inspiring story about how a vision that is born out of necessity can come to life. Francesca first saw the need for facilitation and mediation in a group home and took a long journey to find the tools she needed. Also, Francesca’s background as a workplace dispute litigator gives her a very piercing insight into the need for holistic management of group dynamics. This podcast is incisive and inspiring. Can’t wait to hear what you think!

Show notes:

Romero House is a community of welcome for refugee claimants:

YES Jams bring together 30 outstanding changemakers for a week of networking, skills sharing and community building:

We Shall Be Known, a song by MaMuse:

Shilbee Dhalla-Kim, passion coach:

Centre for Courage and Renewal (Parker Palmer, Circles of Trust):

AORTA (Anti-oppression resource & training alliance):