“The expertise, knowledge and manner in which Suzie provided a Bridges out of Poverty overview training to youth throughout rural Ontario as a part of the Rural Change Makers Program was invaluable for our organization. The skills training and awareness she brings to young leaders is foundational for their program journey, setting us all up … Read more
“Utilities Standard Forum hosted a full day Bridges out of Poverty for hydro representatives of the 36 sites across Ontario. We had a very impactful experience with Suzie and came away with a greater understanding of the complexities of poverty, and valuable tools to try immediately, and ideas for the longer term. Thank YOU Suzie! … Read more
“Suzie Johnson-Smith’s facilitation of the Bridges to Health and Healthcare training through aha! was outstanding. Her deep knowledge, engaging approach, and ability to foster meaningful discussions made the training incredibly valuable for our community partners. Suzie’s expertise helped us gain critical insights into the impacts of poverty on health and healthcare access, equipping us with … Read more
“Suzie provided an intro to Bridges Out of Poverty for our staff and Board online during COVID. This Spring, we were fortunate to participate in Suzie’s Coaching workshop and a full day of “Bridges Out of Poverty.” The content of Suzie’s training is inspiring, and her depth of knowledge and understanding is remarkable. Suzie is … Read more
“Suzie was nothing short of incredible! She tailored the information and stories to who was in the audience and really explained the content in a way that everyone could understand. I continually hear from others about how they are implementing the training and get a lot of interest in future training. Suzie was so patient, … Read more
“Suzie is a leader well known for her commitment to helping those facing barriers to education, work, and personal independence. Therefore, it was an easy choice when our Literacy and Basic Skills practitioners were looking for training in coaching. Suzie provided two days of training, separated by several weeks, which gave us the chance to … Read more
“I have worked with Suzie for almost 6 years utilizing her training and coaching. Suzie is an amazing coach and facilitator! Suzie takes the framework of Bridges and applies it to her everyday interactions with all people meeting them where they are at, showing she is a true champion of Bridges out of Poverty and … Read more
“I attended my first Bridges Out of Poverty training with Suzie over 10 years ago, and that session changed the trajectory of my working and academic life. Her coaching and steadfast approach to leadership allowed our team to weather major changes in our sector because we could rely on Suzie to provide us with the … Read more