Student Climate Council

Katie is a first-year undergraduate Chemical Engineering Student who is interested in renewable energy sources, climate policy, and the intersections between climate change and other current issues. As a member, Katie hopes to contribute to opportunities for students to come together and engage in climate action initiatives on campus.

Soosan is a PhD candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on the impacts of wildfires on drinking water quality and treatability. Her research has involved collaboration with both small communities and larger municipalities, giving her a broad perspective on drinking water management challenges. She looks forward to learning from the diverse expertise of the Climate Council and engaging in meaningful discussions on how climate change affects our lives.

Cindy is a 4th-year student at The University of Waterloo, majoring in Social Development Studies with a minor in Human Resource Management and specializing in social policy and social work. She is excited to bring her professional experience from environmental non-profits and the federal public sectors to her role on the Student Climate Council.

Zoya is currently doing a masters of Political Science at the University of Waterloo with a focus on climate policy. Her research explores climate impacts on critical infrastructure, including the agri-food system in Canada. 

She is passionate about the intersection between climate change, gender equity and social justice and is a strong advocate for disadvantaged communities around the world. Zoya is excited to join the Student Climate Council in an effort to translate her passion into impact and learn from the other great minds on the team!

Sharon is a second-year undergraduate Environmental Science student with a geoscience specialization, passionate about climate policy, sustainable living, and raising awareness of climate change impacts on developing countries. She looks forward to learning from the experiences of everyone on the climate council and contributing to meaningful sustainability initiatives on campus.

Hi everyone! My name is Anjali, and I am a first-year PhD student in Biology. My research focuses on climate change and its effect on the genetics and evolution of invasive red algae (Bangia) in the Great Lakes.

I am excited to be a part of the Student Climate Council to get more involved in climate action initiatives and raising awareness about climate change. I am also looking forward to engaging in conversations with different perspectives from all faculties on how climate change affects us.

Maya is a 4th-year Mathematics student with a specialization in Statistics. She has a technical background in quantitative risk analysis and experience working with climate risk models in both the private and public sectors. Maya is passionate about supporting sustainable solutions through a quantitative approach, and she hopes to contribute to the Waterloo Climate Institute to develop strategies for a more resilient future.

Ahnaf is a graduate student in computational mathematics, researching in climate change and machine learning. He currently works as a quantitative researcher at one of the leading Canadian Investment firms. Ahnaf is passionate about wildfires, flooding, and machine learning. He aims to use mathematics for the greater good of the society.

Nora is a second-year student pursuing a degree in Health Sciences. She is passionate about climate change and has been involved in climate advocacy initiatives since high school. As part of the Student Climate Council, she hopes to help expose fellow students to the different aspects of the climate crisis. Nora is looking forward to learning alongside her peers and engaging in meaningful conversations surrounding sustainability.

Charlotte is a third-year student majoring in Geography and Environmental Management, passionate about promoting dialogue on environmental issues as an undergraduate research assistant, peer mentor, and Faculty of Environment ambassador. She is engaged in climate justice on the local and national scales through interning with Wisahktowinowak, a food security non-profit based in Kitchener-Waterloo, in addition to working as a climate adaptation project assistant with Northern Affairs Canada. Charlotte aims to make environmental literacy more accessible and hopes to strengthen sustainability resource-sharing networks across campus.

Kwaku is a PhD Candidate at the School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development (SEED). Before this, he had almost a decade of experience in digital innovations and business strategy, land management consulting in urban and regional development across Europe and Africa. He has worked in both public and private industries across the food and beverage industry, mining, and municipalities. He also has research experience in Climate adaptation and disaster management, responsible innovations, and transformation pathways in food, water, and land systems.

His research focuses on the (un)adoption of emerging digital agricultural technologies (DATs) and their role in climate change and biodiversity loss among small farmers.

He is an entrepreneur and Co-founder of Mapkot Technologies, a tech startup that provides data analytics tools for SMEs in Africa and South Asia. He is also Co-founder of Huts & Cities, a research advocacy organization supporting local education for underprivileged indigenous communities through research.