Human-Centred Support. Systems-Level Thinking.
I'm Maddi Curran, a social services professional in Guelph-Wellington, working where employment services, community partnerships and public policy meet.
What I Do
Three things I bring to every role, whether I'm sitting with one person or working alongside a whole community.
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Supporting People
One-on-one, trauma-informed support that meets people where they are and helps them take their next step.
Opening Doors
Turning program rules, eligibility and funding into real opportunities people can actually reach.
Building Community
Working with employers, training providers and community partners so people get support beyond the job search.
Before anyone is an employee, they are a human being first.
My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based and client-centred. I listen closely, meet people where they are and connect them with what they need to move forward.
In The Community
A few moments from my work with clients, partners and the communities I care about.
A Little About Me
I'm a social services professional in Guelph-Wellington with a background in the social sciences and public policy. These are the areas I know best.
Social And Human Sciences
Human Development And Well-Being
Understanding people in the context of their families, communities and circumstances.
Equity, Inclusion And Advocacy
Standing with marginalized members of our communities, from newcomers to people rebuilding after incarceration.
Career And Workforce Development
Career development theory, needs assessment and client-centred counselling in practice.
Community And Social Services
How community organizations design, fund and deliver programs that work.
Public Policy And Government
Policy And Public Administration
How public policy is made, funded and delivered, and how it shapes community organizations.
Government Programs And Funding
IES, Better Jobs Ontario and EmployNext, and the eligibility rules behind them.
Civic Engagement
Three federal elections with Elections Canada, and research on homelessness and civic participation.
Nonprofit Leadership
Leadership theory, budgets, program evaluation and grant writing for community services.
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Whether it's a role, a partnership or a project, I'd love to hear about it.