Yvonne Rodney is a proud introvert and a perpetual questioner. She holds a master’s in counselling psychology from the University of Toronto and is an author, career consultant, and speaker. She has written books – both fiction and non-fiction – on a range of topics, including Military to Civilian Employment: A Career Practitioner’s Guide and Moving On: A Quick Guide for Non-Profit Workers. She has also written, directed, and produced several plays.
In 2013, Yvonne “retired” from a lengthy career at U of T, where she was director of the Career Centre for 12 years. During that time, she frequently presented at career-related conferences and events and participated in multiple professional associations. She lives in Toronto and now divides her time between her consulting practice, Inner Change Consulting; part-time career counselling with Jewish Vocational Services; and her writing and speaking engagements. She loves to travel, engage in mentally stimulating conversations, and document her observations on life.
In the face of unprecedented demand for services, financial vulnerabilities, and a human resources crisis, the sector is at a crossroads. In this introduction to our Work in Progress series, which will examine the key issues relevant to the future of non-profit work and workers, contributor Yvonne Rodney outlines some of the fixes that are needed now.
