About Us
The Anima Leadership team each have over a decade’s worth of experience working in North American and international contexts. We have developed expertise in areas as diverse as public sector programming; peace-building and conflict resolution projects; equity, diversity and gender issues; international development work; and personal growth trainings. Our innovative and interdisciplinary approach draws on elements of emotional intelligence research, neuroscience, quantum physics, psychology, social justice, experiential education and eastern spirituality.
Partners
Annahid Dashtgard (M.Ed., B.A.), Executive Director
With an extensive background as a leadership consultant, bodywork practitioner and social justice educator, Annahid is known as a powerful agent of change. Her specialty lies in impactful and transformative adult education, grounded in concepts of self-awareness, equity and social change. Simply put, she is a catalyst in helping people to connect more authentically to themselves, to each other and to the community at large.
Shakil Choudhury (M.E.S., B.Ed., B.P.E.), Program Director
Shakil Choudhury is a diversity and leadership consultant with more than 14 years experience leading and building teams locally, nationally and internationally. An award-winning educator and author, he specializes in anti-discrimination and equity issues, conflict resolution as well as emotional intelligence.
Associates
Sheelagh Davis (M.E.S., B.A.)
Sheelagh has over fifteen years of experience with design and delivery of educational courses, workshops and programs. Her work has focused on building healthier relationships, workplaces, and communities through the development of critical and creative awareness, skills, and dialogue. She has had the privilege to apply and build her skills as an educator and facilitator in Canada, Latin America, South Africa and Europe.
David Hatfield
David is a respected leadership consultant and independent educator. He has 9 years experience in designing and delivering a wide range of educational programs. His specialties are masculinity issues, conflict transformation, creativity, and emotional intelligence. His innovative programming design and facilitation are masterful and have been contracted nationally and internationally. His background as an award-winning professional percussionist and instructor of improvisational a cappella singing support his creative abilities in leadership and team-building, as well as his sense of ceremony.
