Where can your environment degree take you?
Your environment degree can take you in a direction that is uniquely right to you.
It's likely that after graduating, you will end up in a position where your natural abilities meet the skills you've learned along the way and passions you want to pursue. To get there, you will need to figure out how to apply what you’ve learned so far to a job (think about how to articulate the skills you’ve gained through class, volunteering, or a part-time job) and what you're interested in.
Join two ERS alums who took very different paths after graduation and ended up, nine years later joining forces to launch a business consulting firm.
Sarah Millson didn’t know what she wanted to do when she graduated school. In her own words she bounced around a bit, and ended up building a career in the finance and admin side of the forestry industry where she honed her business skills.
Mariam Gill started out in the environmental sector consulting with oil and gas companies before transitioning into land development consulting where she helped many clients navigate the environmental regulatory landscape and build infrastructure in Edmonton.
One year ago, they joined forces to launch Jupiter Consulting, an industry agnostic business consulting firm. Together they will share what they’ve learned during their varied paths, how they navigated the twists and turns, what they wish they knew when they were students and how you can position yourself for success using your own environment degree.
Please note:
- A Zoom link will be shared with you after registration.
- Submit your questions for Sarah and Mariam when you register or ask them during the event.
Mariam Gill
Mariam graduated from UW in 2015 with a BES. Since graduating, Mariam has built her career in Alberta in the consulting world. She has provided consulting services to the oil and gas industry and land development for 8 years.
In the last year, Mariam joined forces with her fellow UW graduate and best friend, Sarah, to build a business management consulting firm – Jupiter Consulting. Today, Mariam oversees Jupiter’s larger vision and drives business development. In her spare time, Mariam likes to travel, stay fit, be an active member of Edmonton’s theatre community, and cuddle with her cats. Mariam loves mentoring those who are just starting off in their careers in the environmental sector and is always open to chatting about career mapping, writing killer cover letters and being your own unique self in the world.
Sarah Millson
Sarah graduated from UW in 2015 with a BES. For the last 6.5 years, she has built her career in the forestry industry starting as a tree planter and working her way up to being a Financial and Admin Manager.
Sarah is an avid rock climber who has spent time at the rock-climbing gym as an instructor and a front desk personnel. Today, Sarah is a co-owner of Jupiter Consulting, with her best friend and fellow UW graduate, Mariam. Sarah oversees Jupiter’s internal management ensuring that day-to-day operations move forward in alignment to Jupiter’s larger vision. When Sarah is not running Jupiter or rock climbing, you can find her outdoors (hiking, backcountry camping), and being a cat mom of 4. Contact Sarah if you want to talk about: how to start a business, how to stand out in the workplace, and how to find the right team for you.
This is a limited space event. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please notify the advancement office so we may offer your spot to another person. Failure to comply with this policy will result in not being able to attend the next two Alumni Office Hour events.