Voices Of Sustainability Sustainable Waterloo Region

Haider Ishtiaq is a student, podcaster and SWR volunteer passionate about sustainability. With a unique worldview and interest in both business and making a difference, Haider discusses the beginning of his sustainability journey and his future career path. Through this episode, Lauren and Savonnaé hand off VOS to Haider and say farewell to SWR.

Tony Brijpaul is an innovation leader and the Co-Founder of Miovision, a smart Transportation organization. His mindset sets him apart as a socially minded strategic visionary. Tony discusses his time at the University of Waterloo, the value of sustainability and the importance of mentorship. He gets at what it means to be sustainably minded in the technology industry.

Sustainable mobility consultant Arcy Canumay discusses the value of difference, what it means to be the bicycle mayor of Waterloo and the importance of inclusive mobility solutions. Arcy makes one thing abundantly clear: collaboration is key to creating an environment that will encourage more cycling.

SWR co-op students Nouran, Sarah and Asiyah discuss introductions to sustainability, identity and what it means to grow up during a climate crisis. Though all students come from different cultural and academic perspectives of engineering, business and geography, they all have similar goals!  

Savonnaé talks about growing up as a Black woman in the Region of Waterloo and attending the University of Waterloo, the importance of including diverse voices and perspectives in the sustainability movement, how she defines sustainability, and what she is most proud of!