Harold Pliszka

Social worker and Non Profit Leader in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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I am an experienced leader and an entrepreneurial structural social worker. I founded and lead a communications firm for 18-years, and an internationally-focused charity for 13-years, and operationalized a professional association as its first Executive Director.

I have found solid results meeting and exceeding organizational goals while leading with empathy, support and encouragement.

My current professional interests centre around leadership, social justice, integrated health, houselessness, social innovation, social justice, community development, trauma informed practice, mental wellness, diversity, and inclusion.

Selection of places I've worked or volunteered:

The Social Workers Association of Alberta
CUPS Calgary
Umoja Community Mosaic
Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society
Cumming School of Medicine at UCalgary
Calgary Drop-In Centre
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
Helping Youth Through Educational Scholarships
Iron Lava Corp

I have fond memories of working as a beekeeper during high school and my first year of undergraduate studies.

  • Education
    • M.S.W. from University of Calgary
    • B.H.Ecol. from University of Manitoba
Testimonials
The team leaders learned a lot from Harold’s professionalism, work ethic, conscientiousness, and commitment to achieve the Agency’s goals and objective... He was willing to give more just so the team could produce a better and higher quality outcome… Harold has garnered nothing but respect from all staff.
Ben Bamijoko, M.Ed, MSW, RSW
Your empathy and kindness shines strong… I appreciate all your support and encouragement. You are always the first to support cultural connection and your willingness to learn is contagious… Your openness always provided me with a safe space to be valuable and share.
Kristen Woodhouse
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