Diana M. Smith's Page

How did you learn about Art of Hosting (please add the date and place) and what attracted you to it?

I first connected with the 'roots' of the Art of Hosting, as a Berkana First Circle Host in 2000. Since then, I have been engaged in practicing whole system facilitation in many settings and at many scales. I am an experienced practitioner, and committed to being a steward.

Tell us about your experience with Art of Hosting as part of your life and work. What would you say your competence in it is? (new, starting practitioner, experienced practitioner, steward)

I’m an experienced practitioner, in the elder stage of life, and committed to being engaged in community, holding space for possibility in action.

What is the primary field/topic/focus in your hosting work?

I am interested in system change and social innovation at the scale of community and region.....

Where do you live/work?

I live and work in Guelph, Ontario,Canada

Would you like to share a web address?

http://www.dianasmith.ca

Are there interests/passions that you'd like to share?

I am interested in building community, fostered a sense of place, and in living the body-mind-spirit connection.