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Timna Ben-Ari

Timna Ben-Ari

Centre for Social Innovation

I have always been "that-person-taking-notes" in class, at home and even at the gym. Even as a child, I was a diligent note-taker, although my initial writing process was mirror image and upside-down--really, ask my kindergarten teacher about it. Now, with the invention of the computer, I am perpetually the one taking notes and then re-typing them. Described by those who love me as charmingly neurotic, and by others as just neurotic, I have always been a creative problem solver. A hypochondriac at heart (is that a heart murmur?), I have empathy up the ying yang! I studied Film and English at the University of Manitoba, which led me towards various administrative roles (don't be sad--I love administrative work!). In this regard, I had the opportunity to work for many years as a Personal Assistant to iconic filmmaker, Guy Maddin. The majority of my experience has been in Production Management in film and theatre, where I honed my skills and my love for organizing the world (... I'm working on it, OK?!)

Why I do what I do:

I do what I do because it is in me to make things tidy. A cluttered world is a cluttered social mindset. I love to fix things--to make them work!--but unfortunately I stunk as a mechanic (weak wrists), so here I am!

Interests:

  • Dancing like no one's watching!(you don't want to see that)
  • The Classics (Greek and Roman)
  • Movies and TV of all standards

Skills to
Share:

  • Preparedness (Y2K and otherwise)
  • I'm doing good at righting and grammer

Areas I Want
to Develop:

  • Meditation
  • Upper arm strength