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POSTED BY IN Featured, People Who Inspire Me, Reflections ON Oct 13, 2011
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About Me
Renjie Butalid
I am a writer, photographer, traveler and aspiring changemaker.
Currently based in Waterloo, ON, working on a tech startup by day; building community events and scheming revolutions for a better world the rest of the time.
I am also finishing a graduate degree at Corvinus University of Budapest (Institute for Social & European Studies) in Hungary.
Born in the Philippines, grew up in the United Arab Emirates, and call Canada home.
Passionate about #socialchange #socent #politics #roadtrips #photography #technologyI blog regularly on renjie's posterous, The Leaders Blog and We Move Media
I am also looking forward to having coffee and engaging conversation with you (in person or via Skype)!
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