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Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Developed and delivered tailor-made reports identifying opportunities for corporate clients to better manage financially material ESG risk.- Presented ESG insights to C-Suite, Management and Board Level members across multiple sectors.- Coached, guided and trained a team of Analysts, ensuring an inclusive and high performing environment.- Proactively conceptualized new products and enhancements to existing products with a customer-focused approach.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- As part of a corporate benchmarking product, I identified and shared examples of industry best practice when it comes to policies, initiatives and disclosures in order to reinforce clients’ sustainability agendas and strengthen internal practices and programs. I developed and delivered tailor-made reports identifying opportunities for corporate clients to better manage financially material ESG risk.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Investigated ESG industry best practices by compiling and synthesizing best practice examples based on Sustainalytics’ database of 15,000+ companies.- Researched emerging industry trends to inform corporate clients on ESG Issues financially material to their businesses.- Produced Corporate Benchmarking reports with granular analysis of corporate clients’ performance on financially material ESG issues, conducting gap analyses and identifying opportunities to improve management… Show more - Investigated ESG industry best practices by compiling and synthesizing best practice examples based on Sustainalytics’ database of 15,000+ companies.- Researched emerging industry trends to inform corporate clients on ESG Issues financially material to their businesses.- Produced Corporate Benchmarking reports with granular analysis of corporate clients’ performance on financially material ESG issues, conducting gap analyses and identifying opportunities to improve management performance. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Assessed companies' Sustainability practices related to Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Business Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.- Conducted gap analyses for prospective and existing clients by mapping their sustainability practices against EcoVadis’ methodology, and delivered tailored presentations and reports to reinforce clients’ sustainability agendas and visions.- Researched market trends in Sustainable Procurement and ensured the EcoVadis methodology was aligned with… Show more - Assessed companies' Sustainability practices related to Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Business Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.- Conducted gap analyses for prospective and existing clients by mapping their sustainability practices against EcoVadis’ methodology, and delivered tailored presentations and reports to reinforce clients’ sustainability agendas and visions.- Researched market trends in Sustainable Procurement and ensured the EcoVadis methodology was aligned with industry norms, trends, and best practices.- Regularly developed and presented internal focus trainings to team of 150+ analysts, explaining new guidelines and responding to questions clearly and concisely. Show less

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Supported the development and improvement of course and tutorial material in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability.- Facilitated tutorials to complement lectures and enhance students’ understanding for courses in Environmental Assessment II, Systems Thinking in Social-Ecological Systems, Environmental Analysis and Decision-Making, and Environmental Analysis and Solutions II: Water Management- Delivered course material and followed up with students to provide feedback… Show more - Supported the development and improvement of course and tutorial material in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability.- Facilitated tutorials to complement lectures and enhance students’ understanding for courses in Environmental Assessment II, Systems Thinking in Social-Ecological Systems, Environmental Analysis and Decision-Making, and Environmental Analysis and Solutions II: Water Management- Delivered course material and followed up with students to provide feedback and answer questions. Show less

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- As a Doctoral Researcher in Social and Ecological Sustainability, I analyzed barriers to urban water efficiency using a psychological framework to examine the role of values, worldviews, and identity in decision-making. - Through my comprehensive exam process, I identified and analyzed large volumes of literature, developing the ability to review a substantial quantity of information, identify key trends, and summarize findings.- Presented my research findings to various audiences at… Show more - As a Doctoral Researcher in Social and Ecological Sustainability, I analyzed barriers to urban water efficiency using a psychological framework to examine the role of values, worldviews, and identity in decision-making. - Through my comprehensive exam process, I identified and analyzed large volumes of literature, developing the ability to review a substantial quantity of information, identify key trends, and summarize findings.- Presented my research findings to various audiences at conferences in Providence, Boston, Washington D.C., and Waterloo, ON.- Collaborated with fellow researchers to conceptualize, analyze, and produce a publication using strong critical thinking, writing, and project management skills. Show less

Ketura, South District, Israel

- Led a feasibility assessment to improve the water, energy, and capacity needs of farmers in Auja (West Bank), resulting in the construction of a solar-energy generating facility designed to pump groundwater for date-palm irrigation.- Reviewed documents to assess the date palm industry, both in a global context and in the Jordan Valley.- Designed a survey, assisted in the interview process for data collection, and coded and analyzed data, gaining additional insight to complement… Show more - Led a feasibility assessment to improve the water, energy, and capacity needs of farmers in Auja (West Bank), resulting in the construction of a solar-energy generating facility designed to pump groundwater for date-palm irrigation.- Reviewed documents to assess the date palm industry, both in a global context and in the Jordan Valley.- Designed a survey, assisted in the interview process for data collection, and coded and analyzed data, gaining additional insight to complement existing research.- Delivered a report summarizing project findings and offering recommendations, which stimulated economic sustainability among the farming community. Show less

St. Michael, Barbados

- Collaborated with the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) to examine the potential for decentralized wastewater management in Barbados, delivering a report that influenced the decision-making process.- Conducted policy document analysis to assess Barbados’ Groundwater Zoning Protection Policy as baseline data.- Assessed different designs of wastewater management systems, researched water quality standards, conducted weekly water quality tests and analyzed data to perform a… Show more - Collaborated with the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) to examine the potential for decentralized wastewater management in Barbados, delivering a report that influenced the decision-making process.- Conducted policy document analysis to assess Barbados’ Groundwater Zoning Protection Policy as baseline data.- Assessed different designs of wastewater management systems, researched water quality standards, conducted weekly water quality tests and analyzed data to perform a cost-benefit analysis.- Presented findings to the EPD to inform decision-making through ongoing client meetings and a formal presentation. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies & Psychology

Master Of Science (Msc), Integrated Water Resources Management