Mary Gordon

Award-winning social entrepreneur, educator, author, parenting expert. Founder/President of @RootsofEmpathy an international children's charity on 3 continents

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

@ncolloff In just the second it took to take in this painting , I felt a calming and noticed that I smiled. Thank you Nicholas for staying tuned to a deeper self which can be connected through art. Sending you soft energy for the roads ahead.

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

@jacindaardern – We once cut a cake for empathy.

@RootsofEmpathy turns 30 next year. If you'd be open to joining us again, I’d love to connect 💚 #ROE30

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Headed to Seattle—where @RootsofEmpathy first took root in the U.S. in 2007. We’ve been helping children build empathy and connections that support mental health, with proven results.

@pivotalventures & others shaping youth mental health, let’s connect.

https://t.co/srkBXdl9Xo

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Thrilled to be speaking today at a virtual workshop hosted by @theNASEM. I’ll be joining ROE Canada Board Member Dr. Dawn Lavell Harvard, Dr. Sonja Raaum, Dr. Tor Wager, and Kelli Marshall in an important conversation about the science and practice of empathy.

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Proud to witness Bill Drayton, Founder, CEO and Chair of @Ashoka be presented with the rare Global Treasure Award by Jeff Skoll in Oxford at the Skoll World Forum. #SkollWF

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

'The remains of the day.'

Post-Ashoka breakfast conversations. Mulling over @Draytontweets deep and personal reflections of his student days at Oxford made it hard to leave the extended family found through @Ashoka.

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Last night at the opening of the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, I was delighted to reconnect with Emily Kasriel. Her new book, Deep Listening, is about to be published in the UK. Wishing her all the best with the launch.

@ekasriel @SkollFoundation #SkollWF

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

@JonAttenborough VzXãj

[BookAuthority @bookauthority]

Way to go @MaryGordonROE! We're delighted to inform you that "Roots of Empathy" made it to our list of best Empathy audiobooks of all time! https://t.co/RS1U1VtSmT

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Grateful to Marissa & @MunchingMoez for opening your home for World on the Brink. Your generosity created a space for reflection and connection.

Thank you to Christian Fraser for sharing your rich global experiences and deep insights & @MaryIto__ for your facilitation 💚

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

@SuperBetter @CherryStreet7 Thank you SuperBetter. Looking forward to learning more about your exciting work.

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Thrilled to share that @RootsofEmpathy is a winner in the @HundrEDorg Spotlight on Wellbeing in Schools! 🎉Honoured to see our work nurturing empathy and relationships recognized globally! #WellbeinginSchools

[Roots of Empathy @RootsofEmpathy]

Sometimes, children’s actions can be cruel. Empathy is the bridge between cruelty and kindness 🌱

We can help children reflect on the potential impact of their actions. In this case, a child decorating a house with toilet paper is disrespectful and potentially cruel. Guiding empathic behaviour does not involve shaming but rather focuses on perspective-taking and emotional literacy.

When children develop the cognitive capacity to understand another person's perspective, they are on the path to becoming empathic. With the emotional capacity to further understand how another person might feel, they move closer to true empathy. It is only when children can truly feel with another person that we see genuine empathy. It is this empathy in children that will change tomorrow. After all, it takes a child to raise a village.

Invest in empathy this holiday season: https://t.co/xDYTWAbcBc

#rootsofempathy #empathymatters #inclusion #holidaygiving #seasonofgiving #donate

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Just released: This video brilliantly weaves the somber realities of empathy’s decline with the hopeful counter-harmony of the season. A masterpiece that lifts the curtain on dark days and lets hope shine through. Grateful to all who made this possible.

@publicinc @philhaid

[Roots of Empathy @RootsofEmpathy]

🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who made this campaign a reality. Our deepest gratitude goes to the incredible team at @publicinc for their commitment to our mission and for bringing this powerful campaign to life.

A special thank you to Drew Lightfoot for directing this campaign, and to @ObjexUnlimited and @LittleCanada_ for their generous contribution of 3D scanning technology. We're also grateful to PIRATE SOUND, Hope’s Clover Farms, @spstudioscanada, Darling VFX, and all those who contributed their time, resources, and even their families' miniature holiday villages to help make this project come to life.

This holiday season, help us continue spreading empathy to children around the world 🌱 Support our mission today: https://t.co/9nRJCEWGML

#rootsofempathy #empathymatters #holidayseason #seasonofgiving #donate

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

@RootsofEmpathy Children are 100% of our future. Invest in our children’s future by investing in bringing them Roots of Empathy

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Congratulations to Marissa and Moez Kassam on their transformative $5M donation to TMU’s new School of Medicine! 🎉Their commitment to removing financial barriers will empower future doctors from underrepresented communities, reshaping healthcare for a more inclusive future.

[Toronto Metropolitan University @TorontoMet]

This $5-million donation will fund scholarships and champion inclusive excellence in medical education. https://t.co/gg6WYPSG1X

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Inspired by last week's #WebSummitLisbon!

Grateful to @BeccaHutson for moderating our panel with @bendrury & @melissacash_ on ‘Fostering Critical Thinking in a Hyperconnected World.’ I also want to thank @WebSummit for the additional opportunity of hosting a roundtable💚

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

Today, I reflect on the remarkable life of Justice Murray Sinclair, whose lifetime dedication to truth and justice for Indigenous Peoples opened the hearts of Canadians. We honour his legacy - a call to continue the journey toward empathy and healing. https://t.co/dfcUyU7LMr

[Mary Gordon @MaryGordonROE]

@paddycosgrave @WebSummit Hey Paddy, so pleased you’re back and will be stirring things up in Lisbon. I’m delighted to be joining the panel on, 'Fostering Critical Thinking in a Hyperconnected World' and excited to host the roundtable on empathy and technology.

[Lochside Primary @LochsidePS]

Roots of Empathy in Lochside. Baby Bobbi has joined as our youngest teacher. Over 27 weeks, she will be teaching P7, with a focus on developing empathy. We are looking forward to watching Bobbi grow and achieve her early milestones. @Actn4ChildrScot @RootsofEmpathy #LochsidePS