Careers in sustainability: Panel discussion and networking mixer - In person (Loyola)

🌟 This event has been recognized for GOLD sustainable event certification 🌟 

Target audience: Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni from all programs interested in a career in sustainability

Passionate about the environment?

Curious to learn where a career in sustainability could take you?

Join us for a panel discussion in honor of Earth Day featuring sustainability professionals in the fields of consulting, engineering, and sustainable investment. Hear about their career trajectories, triumphs and challenges in the field.

This event will also bring together employer mentors from various sectors connected to sustainability. Connect during the networking mixer and gain valuable tips and tricks to navigating the job market.

Why network? Get valuable advice and insight from people in the industry and build connections which can be invaluable in navigating the job market. 

Panelists

• Karine Balé (B.A. Econ, 2023), Associate, Sustainability and Impact Solutions, Innocap
• Gabrielle Gingras (B.A. Human Environment, 2023), Sustainability Analyst at Ecometrica/EcoOnline
• Faisal Shennib (Doctoral candidate, Engineering), Environmental Specialist, Concordia University
• Moderated by Meredith Marty-Dugas, Coordinator of the Sustainability Ambassadors Program, Concordia University

Mentors (check back often for new additions!)

• Valérie Bourdeau, Rédactrice en chef, Regroupement QuébecOiseaux
• Nadia Bunyan, Sustainable fashion designer, Co-founder, Growing A.R.C.
• Stéphane Chayer, Strategic Advisor to the President, Plan/NetZero, Concordia University
• Sanam Dabirian (PhD, Building Engineering, 2024), Project Manager, Next Generation Cities Institute, Concordia University
• Thomas Hannaford, Senior Associate | Strategic Initiatives & Sustainability, Power Sustainable
• Hanan Kouli, Sustainability Intern, Curate Health Clinic
• Beth McKenna, Campus Relations Manager and Michael Wladysiuk, Technical Account Manager, ABB
• Emmanuelle Tavernier, Founder/CEO of Oxia Initiative

Snacks will be provided

This event has been coordinated by Career Advising and Professional Success (CAPS) in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability and with the generous support of the Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability and the Applied Human Sciences Student Association (AHSCSA)