Abdeali Saherwala
| Organization: | Abdeali Saherwala |
| Affiliation: | NextGen@ICANN |
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| Region: | North America |
| Country: | canada |
| Email: | abdeali.saherwala@gmail.com |
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Career History
Relevant Experience
Board Member September 2019 – Present
President Sustainability Council, York University
· Development of frameworks for sustainable initiatives throughout York University campus related to the installation of dual flush models, aerators for bathroom faucets, and conducting leakage assessments on water pipes throughout the campus.
· Assisted with creation of mandates, policies and funding models for the installation of solar panels in different areas of York University such as the rooftop of Scott Library.
· Built relationships with different stakeholders in order to divest from fossil fuels and place investments in green companies.
Student Researcher September 2019 – Present
Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)-Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network
· Compiled research related to the electric vehicle battery, photovoltaic battery, and lithium ion batteries. Conducted literature reviews on the recycling and upcycling of electric vehicle battery, and photovoltaic battery.
· Conducted lifecycle assessments of electrical vehicle battery, and photovoltaic battery.
· Researched policies related to recycling and upcycling of electrical vehicle battey, and photovoltaic battery across the world
· Created a report containing policy proposals for the Canadian federal and provincial government on the possible recycling mechanisms of the electric vehicle battery, and photovoltaic battery.
· Research overseen by Dr. Mark Winfield.
Indigenous Law Researcher, Media Content Editor & Writer July 2018 – Present
Indigenous Environmental Justice (IEJ) Project, Osgoode Hall Law School
· Contributed to dozens of Canadian Supreme Court Justice Cases and Appeals related to Keystone XL Pipeline, and Trans Mountain Pipeline.
· Compiled information for 13 international, federal and provincial reports regarding environmental law, traditional knowledge, and urban management.
· Created research reports related to water quality, urban planning, disturbance of traditional or treaty lands through development, and resource extraction.
Staff Writer September 2016- May 2018
Excalibur Newspaper (York University’s Official Newspaper)
· Booked stories from my editors, planned those stories out, conducted interviews and wrote news stories related to York University, its achievements and its issues.
· Excalibur Newspaper publishes once a week with a paper and an online component to make it accessible for students.
· Please visit, https://excal.on.ca/search/abdeali to access my online publications.
Press, Media, Research, Communication & Engagement Intern April 2018 – June 2018
Sierra Club (Denver, USA)
· Organized and edited media personnel listing through Cision PR (formerly known as VOCUS PR). Created, edited and published press releases through Cision PR.
· Created political scorecards on multiple politicians from local, state and national level, who were running for re-election in Mthe idterm 2018 elections.
· Organized and reminded our supporters, volunteers, and donors to come to events or campaigns through Hustle (mass texting app). Engaged with our volunteers, supporters and donors through email blasts, email alerts and through personal inquiries.
· Conducted most of our press, media, communication, and engagement activities through Facebook and Twitter.
Community Involvement
Youth Council Member – Member of Parliament (MP) Jean Yip June 2018 - Present
Liberal Party of Canada • Parti Libéral du Canada
· Aided in the creation of five community events related to mental health, Indigenous affairs, conservation of urban parks, and increasing voter turnout. Campaigned, canvassed and knocked on hundreds of doors for the Liberal Party of Canada during the 2019 Federal Elections.
· Aided the Liberal Party in compiling and finalizing their campaign platform for 2019 Federal Elections.
Director – Faculty of Environmental Studies September 2019 – Present
York Federation of Students (YFS)
· Assisted York Federation of Students (YFS) in multiple events, campaigns and tabling sessions.
· Built and maintained lationship ascross faculties, colleges, governance systems a,nd administrative staff throughout York University on behalf of YFS.
· Voted on several proposals and measures conducted by York Federation of Students (YFS).
· Represented students on an academic level and sat on various faculty councils to give students a voice and keep the YFS connected to all students on campus.
Placement Intern January 2019 – April 2019
York Affordable Housing Committee (Regenesis)
· Aided Regenesis and other partner organizations in the referendum at York University to increase support provided to students via student organizations such as YUM Market.
· Aided Regenesis in writing and editing content such as memos, policy briefings, press releases, written announcements and reports. Conducted research on various stakeholders of Ythe ork Affordable Housing Committee and connected with various groups across Toronto and Greater Toronto Area, who could aid our organization in providing affordable housing to York University students.
Hot Water Return Systems/ Energy Conservation for ZERO Footprint Housing
Peel Region Placement Project November 2018- December 2018
· Assessed Peel Region’s hot water return system mandate improved on their existing mandate, and calculated the cost efficiency of installing a hot water system. Assessed the areas of reducing energy consumption in homes through the installment of hig- efficiency energy light bulbs, replacing household appliances, and adding insulation to reduce heating.
· Assessed the areas of reducing energy consumption in homes through the installment of high efficiency energy light bulbs, replacing household appliances, adding insulation to reduce heating and adding a triple glazed window to conserve heating in homes. Campaigned for all these changes through social media, events, and brochures.
· Overseen by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) through the Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project (NYGEP).
ICANN and Internet Governance Participation
Education
York University Bachelor’s Degree Honours. Bachelors of Environmental Studies Specialization: Urban & Regional Environments Grade: 3.8/4 Dates Attended: September 2016 – May 2020 Expected Date: May 2020
Areas of Knowledge: • Environmental Management • Environmental Policy • Resource extraction/ conservation • Conservation of ecological spaces • Forced Migration • Eco-feminism • Urban Planning • Mitigating/Adapting to Climate Change Certificate
Refugee & Migration Studies
York University
This certificate allows you to explore refugee and migration issues in an interdisciplinary, environmental studies context. Working with internationally recognized professors from a wide range of academic disciplines, you can enhance your studies by working with leading refugee organizations such as Amnesty International.
Certification, Urban Ecologies
York University
The Urban Ecologies (UE) Certificate program is an interdisciplinary program designed to help you learn how the many conflicts between the natural and urban environments emerge, is represented and can be addressed. The program emphasizes urban ecology as an innovative and interactive approach to critically study urban landscapes, places, sites and ecologies.
LEED Green Associate
Issuing Authority: U.S. Green Building Council
License Issued: July 2019
License Expired: July 2021
Credential Identifier: 11318298-GREEN-ASSOCIATE