News and Updates
January 2026: Aduna Academy at Storyteller Brother Ben’s Library Event
Thank you to Brother Ben and the San Francisco Public Library for a truly enriching afternoon of storytelling, reflection, and community.
A Good Run is an outstanding read, and the accompanying talk was both thoughtful and inspiring. Brother Ben shared his story with warmth and authenticity, offering meaningful insights and practical guidance. The session was engaging and impactful, and we left feeling motivated and deeply inspired.
Thank you, Brother Ben and SFPL for a fantastic experience!
October 17/18, 2025 – “The African Princess” at the CATESOL Conference.
What a lovely time of sharing, camaraderie, and collegiality we had at CATESOL 2025!
Thank you to all of you who read, supported and reached out to connect about the African Princess. You were amazing! Thanks for the job that you do. You make us proud to call ourselves, educators. We came out with so much more knowledge, but also inspired and ready to taclke the most arduous challenges of our duties as educators. Thanks, Dr. Roose, Dr. Popal, Song Hong, Beth, Devin, Whitney, Cynthia, Barbara, Barrie, Ondine, Kelly, Melody. The speakers were inspiring and the sessions packed with fantastic tips.
Thank you, CATESOL!
June 28, 2025 – The Aduna team at the Bay View Opera House.
What a pleasure it was to attend the Bay View Opera House Non-Profit Bootcamp.
The speakers were inspiring and the sessions packed with practical tips, —from defining your mission and building a board, to grant writing, fundraising strategies, and measuring impact. What stood out most was how candid the speakers were about their own experiences. They didn’t sugarcoat the challenges, but they empowered us with practical tools. We also got the unique opportunity to connect with other founders and nonprofit professionals. We gained so much insight from their questions, struggles, and stories—and we are already planning to collaborate with a few of them.
Thank you, Bay View Opera House Team!
