Jeny Mathews-Thusoo has worked in policy and social change for over 20 years with a vision that the future of cities belongs to those who believe in the power of dreams. Currently at The City of Calgary, she is the Program Lead of Inclusive Futures with Resilience. Her focus is on how governments and institutions can better trust equity-deserving communities so that collectively, we can respond to the epic challenges of the 21st century. Jeny also is an instructor with the University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work teaching social policy and social justice in hopes to inspire future socially responsible policy makers.