Hollyhock Presenters

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Our presenters are curated for their quality, depth, integrity, and alignment with our educational purpose. Since 1982, a distinguished faculty of authors, educators, activists, artists, performers, and practitioners have shared their work at our Cortes Island campus and in Vancouver.

People smiling at Activate 2023 Hollyhock Leadership Institute

Jessika Hepburn

Jessika Hepburn is a community organizer, facilitator, entrepreneur and activist of Black and Jewish descent from downtown East Vancouver based in Birchtown, Mi’kma’ki working to craft a culture of community care and dismantle racist hierarchies of power to support just, equitable futures.