Abdeali Saherwala

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Region:	North America
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Email:	abdeali.saherwala@gmail.com
Website:	Excalibur Newspaper Publications
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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

• Created a report containing policy proposals for the Canadian federal and provincial government on the possible recycling mechanisms of electrical 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 Pipeline, and Trans Mountain Pipeline.

• Complied 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.

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 relationship across faculties, colleges, governance systems and 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 York 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 high efficiency energy light bulbs, replacing household appliances, and adding insulation to reduce heating. • Overseen by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) through the Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project (NYGEP).

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