Dina Hamed smiling, wearing a bright pink sweatshirt on a lavender background

Facilitator & Speaker

Dina Hamed.

Helping organizations build believers.

I facilitate workshops, host events, and design engaging experiences that help people connect with your mission.

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The civic engagement problem is real.

We all know that communities thrive when people show up for one another. But lately, it feels like that spark is getting harder to find. Even with so many organizations doing incredible work, the numbers show a shift we have to address!

51%

of Canadians don't participate in any group or organization.

32%

of Canadians formally volunteer, down from 41% just five years earlier.

40%

fewer hours are being spent attending public meetings about community affairs.

Data: Statistics Canada, Volunteering and charitable giving in Canada, 2018 to 2023 · Mental Health Research Canada & Pollara, Canadians' Sense of Belonging Report, 2025

How we build believers together.

Workshop Facilitation

Let's get people talking! I shift the room from passive listening to active participation. My focus is simple: create a space where everyone feels connected to your mission.

Event Hosting & MC

I'll bring the energy! I focus on building a bridge between you and your audience, ensuring the buzz you create in the room lasts long after the final applause.

Custom Engagement Experiences

I bring the spark to your mission! Using my background in education and engagement, I partner with you to design a truly unique experience that reflects your vision and leaves your audience feeling transformed.

My approach.

1

Getting grounded

I start by doing my homework, researching your organization to make sure our values align and I truly understand the heart of your mission and what your audience needs.

2

Designing the plan

I meet you where you are. Whether you need a full design-and-execution partner to build a new vision from the ground up, or a specialist supporting and refining an existing program, we will shape an experience that delivers lasting impact.

3

Bringing the energy

I show up to facilitate, host, or MC, bringing the energy needed to turn your audience into active participants and true believers.

Who I work with.

I love partnering with organizations dedicated to improving the world.

About me.

I'm a proud Canadian-Egyptian, a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, and a friend. Professionally, I lead national Early Talent Programs at Nestlé Canada. Over the past decade I've facilitated workshops and training sessions, taught college students, hosted large-scale meetings and events, mentored early-career professionals, and designed learning experiences across education, industry, and community organizations.

Back in 2021, while completing my Professional Master of Education at Queen's University, I was asked to draw what I wanted my future to look like. When it came to my career, I drew one simple stick figure with a speech bubble that read: "Helping people... which can look like lots of things." Ironically, after four years of art school, it's that little stick figure I'm proudest of.

My career has taken me from artist to pastry chef to marketer to educator. On paper those roles couldn't look more different, but each one taught me a different way to engage an audience.

Today I draw on the creativity of an artist, the presence of a chef, the storytelling of a marketer, the curiosity of an educator, and the systems thinking of a talent strategist to help organizations turn audiences into believers.

Off the clock, you'll catch me painting

Organizations I work with.

GenWell, Canada's human connection movement

What people are saying.

Words from students, colleagues, and community partners I've had the privilege of working with throughout my career.

I have had some very insightful conversations with you and always came out inspired. You bring positivity and authenticity to work... I wish you a lot of success in whatever you do in life.
Dure Nestlé Canada
You truly brought "Everyday AI" to life in a way that was practical, accessible, and inspiring for our teams... your examples made AI feel practical, relevant, and achievable, and inspired many across HR to further develop their AI skills.
Lesley Nestlé Canada
Your willingness to go above and beyond and share your expertise helped us deliver an outstanding learning experience. We're lucky to have you in the L&D Network. Your efforts make a real difference.
Elaine Nestlé Canada
Thank you for your exceptional performance during the KitKat Roadshow and the Made With workshop. You truly went above and beyond... your efforts were instrumental in creating an engaging and memorable experience for all participants.
Lina Nestlé Canada
You're an excellent instructor and I've learned so much from you... I can confidently say that I have come out of this class a better and more knowledgeable baker.
Aneisa George Brown Continuing Education
I liked how you had informative slides that explained the science behind the methods... It felt like you had really taken time to review the assignments and provide insightful feedback.
Fiona George Brown Continuing Education

Let's build believers.

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