John Caffery graduated from the Community Arts Practice (CAP) program in 2015 and the Master’s of Environmental Studies (MES) in 2017. Where do you work and what do you do? I teach at George Brown College and Centennial College, courses like Community-Based Project Design, Community and Campaign Organizing. I have also secured research funding and […]
Monthly Archives: September 2020
What to do with an environmental/geography degree? Artist & Arts Educator
Charmaine Lurch graduated from the Community Arts Practice (CAP) program in 2013. Where do you work and what do you do? I am a practicing artist, so I work for myself. I do visual arts-based, and narrative-based work and research. But I am also an arts educator with Inner City Angels (ICA), an arts education […]
What to do with an environmental / geography degree? Permits and approvals coordinator
Sebastian Gomez is a permits and approvals coordinator with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). He graduated in 2017 with a BES specializing in Urban and Regional Environments. Where do you work and what do you do? I work with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). My title is Permits and Approvals Coordinator. At the moment, I’m […]
What to do with an environmental / geography degree? Arts Program & Outreach Director
Melissa Foster is Program and Outreach Director at North York Arts. She did the Community Arts Practice stand-alone program in 2013, after a B.A. in theatre. [The community arts practice program has become the Environmental Arts & Justice program at the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change.] Where do you work and what do you […]
What to do with an environmental / geography degree? Climate Change Specialist, Ministry of Planning and Development
Sindy Singh graduated with a Bachelor in Environmental Studies (Honours) and a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing in 2009 and a Master in Environmental Studies and Diploma in Environmental Education in 2013. In both instances, as an international student from Trinidad and Tobago. Where do you work and what do you do? […]
What to do with an environmental / geography degree? International Programs Manager
Rahab Njihia Veary graduated with a master's in environmental studies (MES) in 2010. Rahab is International Programs Manager with the Beautiful World Canada Foundation. Where do you work and what do you do? I work at Beautiful World Canada. A non-profit organization based in Toronto which provides secondary and post-secondary comprehensive scholarships to girls living […]
What to do with an environmental / geography degree? Data Analyst
Gelsomina Montana graduated in 2017 with a specialized B.A. in geography and a certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing. Where do you work and what do you do? I work for Environics Analytics as a Data Analyst. I work on projects for a variety of clients to help them meet their unique business goals. The […]
What to do with an environmental / geography degree? Environmental Educator
Miranda Baksh is a Conservation Interpreter with Credit Valley Conservation and an Environmental Educator with the TRCA. She graduated with a Bachelor in Environmental Studies (BES) in 2016 and a Master's in Environmental Studies (MES) in 2019. Where do you work and what do you do? Like Marissa Chase, I’m a Conservation Interpreter with Credit […]
What to do with an environmental / geography degree? Consulting Aquatic Scientist
Jofina Victor is an Aquatic Scientist with the consulting firm Ecometrix. She graduated with a B.Sc in Environmental Science in 2017. Where do you work and what do you do? My title is Aquatic Scientist with the consulting firm Ecometrix. It’s a relatively small consulting firm, with about 50 people. Ecometrix works with clients to […]