Saturday, March 22, 2025
Welcome to: An Evening with Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM). This special event was planned exclusively for Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) applicants like yourself. Whether you've already received an early offer of admission or are eagerly awaiting an admission decision, you'll be in for an evening filled with celebration and insight. This is a night dedicated to acknowledging your unique journey and helping you envision the exciting path that lies ahead.
Here are the event details you will need to mark on your calendar:
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Location: Fed Hall, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W.
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Attire: Business casual
Why attend?
- Celebrate Your Success: This evening is all about recognizing and celebrating everything you've achieved as an SFM applicant. Take a moment to appreciate all your hard work and dedication that got you here.
- Insights from Experts: Step into the future of your field by joining an exciting panel discussion with industry leaders, SFM faculty and current students. Discover what’s driving change in the business world and how sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics are becoming game-changers for companies today. This is your chance to get a head start on what’s next in your career.
- Connect with the SFM Community: Meet industry experts, professors and fellow SFM students who’ve been in your shoes. It’s a chance to build connections, ask questions and talk with others who are just as passionate about business as you are.
- Sit-Down Dinner: Enjoy a delicious sit-down dinner while having real conversations with new friends and potential mentors. This is the perfect setting to connect, share experiences and make memories that could last a lifetime.
Why shape the future?
The business world is evolving rapidly, and to thrive, you must be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the changing landscape. Shape the Future. Lead the Change. - it's not just an event, it's a gateway to understanding the critical role you will play in driving positive change within sustainability and financial management. Join us for an evening that promises inspiration, knowledge, and celebration. Embrace the opportunity to shape your future and lead the change the world needs.
Speakers
Blake Phillips (he/him)
Director, School of Accounting and Finance, University of Waterloo
Blake Phillips is the Director of the School of Accounting and Finance and Co-Director of Science and Business Programs at the University of Waterloo. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia, Masters degrees in Forestry and Business Administration from the University of Alberta and a Ph.D. in Finance also from the University of Alberta. Prior to commencing his doctoral studies, Blake was a Registered Professional Forester and Registered Professional Biologist in British Columbia where he was a managing partner with an ecosystem restoration consulting firm.
Dr. Jennifer Lynes (she/her)
Co-director, Sustainability and Financial Management, University of Waterloo
Dr. Jennifer Lynes Murray is the Co-Director of SAF's Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) program and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environment. She also serves as Chair of the non-profit organization Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP Green Solutions) and is a co-founder of the North American Sustainable Concerts Working Group. With an academic background in both marketing and environmental studies, her expertise lies at the intersection of business and the environment, with a focus on the marketing of sustainability. Her key research interests include social and community-based green marketing, residential energy conservation behavior, and engaging youth in environmental issues.
Professor Cody Buchenauer (he/him)
Adjunct Lecturer, School of Accounting and Finance, University of Waterloo
Cody is an Assistant Professor Teaching Stream at the University of Waterloo, teaching at the undergraduate and master’s level in the School of Accounting & Finance. Cody is also a Senior Manager at EY LLP in Waterloo, with 10 years of experience with personal, corporate and estate tax.
Cody graduated from the Accounting and Financial Management and Master of Accounting programs at the University of Waterloo in 2014 and obtained their CPA designation in 2016.
Dr. Tingting Wu (she/her)
Assistant Professor of Sustainability and Financial Management, University of Waterloo
Dr. Tingting Wu is an Assistant Professor of Sustainability and Financial Management (Teaching Stream) at the School of Accounting and Finance. As one of the first faculty members in the BSFM program, she is passionate about integrating sustainability into business education, equipping students with a competitive edge in an evolving field. Her expertise is in sustainable finance, and she holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Economics from McGill University.
Madison M. (she/her)
Sustainability and Financial Management Student, University of Waterloo
Madison is a student in Sustainability and Financial Management, and she has had the privilege of being a tutorial leader for several first-year courses. She is a member of the executive team of our student organization (SFMSO), and she enjoys taking part in a variety of other extracurricular activities like intramurals!
Michelle C. (she/her)
Sustainability and Financial Management Student, University of Waterloo
Michelle is a student in Sustainability and Financial Management. She has completed two CO-OP terms at PwC blending together both the accounting and sustainability aspects of the degree. Outside from professional work experience, she has been the lead tutorial head for the Introduction of Sustainability and Financial Management course, teaching the past two years of new first year students. She additionally is the Chair of the Board of Directors on the SFM Student Organization.
Jaiden V. (she/her)
Sustainability and Financial Management Student, University of Waterloo
Jaiden is a student in the Sustainability and Financial Management program, and President of the SFM Student Organization. She just completed her third work term with Deloitte, working as an analyst wth the Sustainability Risk Advisory team. Jaiden uses her school and work experience to both judge and compete in case competitions, most recently winning the 2024 Accounting for Sustainability International Case Competition.
Ethan F. (he/him)
Sustainability and Financial Management Student, University of Waterloo
Ethan, an Sustainability and Financial Management student, is currently pursuing the financial markets and government policy pathway. He has worked several co-op terms in roles that incorporate sustainability into traditional accounting and investment management.