I am a Consultant at Stratos Inc., a sustainability and management consultancy located in Ottawa.

When and why did you join ESAC?

I joined ESAC in June 2021. Upon attending ESAC’s conference at Congress 2020, I was inspired by the various session topics and interesting research conducted by professors and students. I was interested in joining ESAC in 2021 after hearing about the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization Officer posting as I am passionate about incorporating multiple perspectives in environmental decision making, collaborative governance, policy and community initiatives. I am also interested in bridging academia and consulting.

What is your current role at ESAC?

Currently, I am the Officer of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization. This is a new role for the Board and I am excited to explore the opportunities this role may bring for ESAC and its members.

Why is it worth it to join ESAC?

ESAC is a welcoming and open-minded community of scholars that form a rich network of transdisciplinary research and knowledge. This new role is testament to ESAC’s commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable future and I am excited to be a part of this transformation in academia and beyond.

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