Thursday, March 26, 2015

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Centre for Social Innovation

215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 120, Whole Connector Room (1st floor)

Are you looking to take the next step within the environmental sustainability field? Or are you looking to get started? Our diverse round table panel will discuss their movement within the environmental career sector, how they got started, and what they suggest to individuals in search of an environmental career. The Conservation Council of Ontario are pleased to partner with Career Skills Incubator (CSCI) to promote green careers.

Panelists

Niloufar Bayani received her MSc in Biology from McGill University and her master’s degree in Conservation Biology from Columbia University. As a research fellow of the Wildlife Conservation Society, she focused her thesis on coral reef conservation in the Caribbean in the face of climate change. Since 2012 she has been working the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a consultant. Primarily based in Geneva, she has supported UNEP’s teams in different countries to implements projects related to disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation through ecosystem management.

Elena Jusenlijska’s professional portfolio includes founding T.O's Eco Chase - a sustainability-focused annual scavenger hunt and coaching aspiring small business entrepreneurs at the Rotman School of Management. Elena worked as a head-hunter for a boutique search firm focused on cleantech, sustainability & environmentally-focused roles. She is currently the co-founder and Chief Spark Plug at Better Current – a company specializing in off-grid solar energy systems. In her day job she works in corporate engagement for an employment-focused charity called ACCES Employment.

Pavel Graymason completed his Masters of Environmental Studies from York University. Since then, he’s coordinated sustainability efforts for both York University and the University of Toronto. He led the cross- functional collaborative leadership team for a program that won an award for Environmental Excellence from the Ontario Minister of the Environment. Most recently Pavel delivered an overhaul of U of T’s suite of engagement programs, more than doubling its staff volunteer base and completing a thorough revision of its digital content and print materials.

Tanya Roberts is an eco-enthusiast and graduate of York University’s Environmental Studies program. She has worked for York University’s Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI), The Green Living Show (and featured blogger for Green Living Online) and is the current Sustainability Coordinator for Durham College.

Who Should Attend?

CCO Members, students, recent graduates, those looking to change fields or those currently in the field.

General Admission: $5

Students & Seniors: $2

CCO & CSCI Members: Free

For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1554858508117757/1554858511451090/