Join us for a Career Connections panel exploring how individual actions can have an impact on “greening” the workplace. Our panelists will talk about small to medium-sized actions they took in their workplaces, what inspired them, what obstacles they faced and what were the results.
Panelists:
Alexa Goodman - Sustainability Manager, Dalhousie University
Alexa is a dedicated manager, educator, sustainability and EDIA advocate. They have a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Sustainability, Masters in Marine Management, and are a certified Project Management Professional. Alexa's commitment to sustainability extends to their roles as a Sustainable Oceans Alliance Youth Leader, Communications Consultant on the Early Career Professional Canada's Advisory Board, and member of the AASHE Advisory Board.
Victoria Shabardina - Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Evolutionary Biology
Victoria Shabardina is a postdoc at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE), Barcelona, Spain. She is interested in the emergence of complex cellular and supracellular functions. Shabardina graduated from the Moscow State University and completed her PhD in Muenster University (Germany) in biochemistry. She learned bioinformatics methods in evolutionary biology at the Institute of Bioinformatics, Muenster. She is a member of a grassroots sustainability committee that aims to educate scientists on the ecological impact of their research.
Elliott Corston-Pine - Sustainability and Program Support Coordinator, Let's Talk Science
I'm the Sustainability and Program Support Coordinator at Let's Talk Science and co-chair our Green Team. Coming from the Garden River First Nation, I hold a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of the environment and the importance of stewardship. With over 5 years of sustainability experience and a Masters in Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo, I'm dedicated to making our workplace more sustainable. I've been a key part of developing our Green Plan, setting ambitious goals for waste reduction and emissions.
Dwight Owens - Associate Co-Director, Learning & Community Engagement, Ocean Networks Canada
Dwight joined Ocean Networks Canada in 2008. He holds a B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature and an M.A. in Educational Technology, both from the University of Colorado. Dwight has 20 years of experience in design and development of computer- and web-based rich media and interactive educational materials. Although he was born and raised in places far-removed from the coast, Dwight has long been fascinated by oceans. This connection drew him to take up residence in coastal areas like Taiwan, Hawaii, western Oregon and, most recently, Vancouver Island. He's thrilled to be working with Ocean Networks Canada during this exciting time of growth and innovation.
AI-generated closed captions will be available to all participants (English only). If you cannot make it to a live session, we encourage you to register to receive a link to the recording following the event.