The new year is upon us, bringing with it opportunities for reflection, gratitude, and of course – change. Here at Spheres of Influence, we are kicking off 2023 with some big, exciting, and also bittersweet changes. First, I will be stepping down as executive director. This was an incredibly difficult decision, as the last two […]
Dorothy Settles
Dorothy is the co-founder and former executive director of Spheres of Influence. Her work focuses on social movements, climate change, and conflict across Turtle Island and Southeast Asia. Originally from Arizona, she currently lives in Paris, where she is pursuing a master's degree in Environmental Policy at the Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs. She holds a B.A. in International Relations and History from the University of British Columbia. In her free time, you can find her making music, photographing protests, and listening to way too much Leonard Cohen.