Tony Vento

Courage & Renewal Facilitator
Speaks English

Tony knows in his soul the power of people coming together across lines of difference in respectful small and large circles, linked with other circles. He evokes this power to renew ourselves, our communities, campuses and workplaces.

Founder of Purpose Matters in 2014, Tony consults in civic life, education, religious settings, and social movements. He’s a Courage & Renewal® facilitator leading over 70 retreats since 2016.

Fourteen years as campus minister in independent non-sectarian settings shaped him: Wilkes College (now University); University of Pennsylvania; and Case Western Reserve University. Whitewater kayaking and Northeast Ohio’s seasons ground him.

His education includes Urban Studies (University of Pennsylvania) and graduate studies in Social Ethics (University of Toronto).

Originally from de facto segregated South Florida, he is a cross-cultural weaver for the common good inspired by the choice: chaos or Beloved Community?

Where I'm Finding Inspiration

He is grateful to those generous and wise mentors and teachers in communities, in high school, college and beyond who encouraged him to create circles of renewal and power, seeing his gifts before he did. His favorite teachers include Mrs. Molder who not only created his first peer learning circles, but read aloud The Little Prince, and graciously welcomed her fourth graders to sing Let There Be Peace On Earth at her wedding. 

What I Do For Fun, Rest, and Renewal

Tony loves hikes day and night, plus all water sports especially whitewater kayaking – which, like much of his life, gathers circles of trusted people to share stories, chart paths, quiet fears and enjoy what can be created by making the most of lively currents.

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