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He is a Bachelor of Health Science student at 91ÅÝܽ and a Research Assistant at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. His work supports initiatives that use dialogue and engagement to strengthen democracy, foster inclusion, and address pressing social challenges.

Tahmid is inspired by the Centre’s commitment to equity, particularly the Beyond Inclusion: Equity in Public Engagement project. He values the opportunity to learn from such groundbreaking work and bring those insights into his own contributions to dialogue and community engagement.

What is your role at the Centre for Dialogue?

I see my role at the Centre as a learner and connector. I contribute research support to dialogue initiatives while integrating insights from my health science background. I also aim to connect ideas about equity, inclusion, and community engagement, and to learn from the Centre’s innovative approaches to democratic participation.

What does dialogue mean to you?

Dialogue is about listening deeply, questioning assumptions, and creating space for shared understanding. To me, it is both a practice and a way of being — one that prioritizes respect, curiosity, and collective problem-solving to address the complex challenges we face.

What is a common assumption you'd like to demystify?

A common assumption I’d like to de-mystify is that equity and equality. Equality assumes that everyone benefits from the same resources or opportunities, while equity recognizes that people have different circumstances and may need different levels of support to achieve fair outcomes. By confusing the two, we risk overlooking systemic barriers and lived realities. Dialogue gives us the tools to better understand these differences and to create spaces where inclusion is truly possible.