Mia George

Project: Bridging Futures: From Personal to Community Flourishing

Project Description: What if the key to a flourishing community starts with your personal growth? Personal futures tools are methods and practices used to help individuals envision their path, set meaningful goals, and tackle challenges head-on using foresight and strategic planning. These tools have traditionally been used for personal growth, helping individuals craft their own visions of success. But what if we can harness the power of personal futures tools to uplift communities as well? This research project explores the intersection between strategic foresight, community engagement, and personal development, aiming to discover how personal futures tools can be adapted and applied to foster, not only personal flourishing, but community flourishing, too.

Mia George is a strategist with over a decade of experience in public sector communications, strategic planning, and the arts. Currently pursuing a Masters of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation at OCAD University, Mia focuses on using foresight techniques to improve governance and community well-being. In her role as Program Manager at York Region, she leads initiatives related to organizational culture and strategic planning, while also bringing a creative perspective from her past work in digital communications and writing for national arts publications. Her goal is to democratize futures work and empower communities.