I am committed to building a learning environment that is welcoming and provides support to students from all backgrounds.

Marg-Sonnenfeld_Statement-of-equity-diversity-and-inclusion

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Involvement in diversity, equity and social justice

  1. Represent the Department of Biological Sciences as a member of the Faculty of Science Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (2022 to current).
  2. Represented the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine s (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa) as a member of the Advisory Committee for the Office of Equity, Diversity and Gender for two year (2007-2009). Our mandate was to promote awareness of gender & equity issues among faculty and the university community.
  3. Volunteered for the Congo Yetu Initiative for women and children’s rights in Ottawa (2010-2012)(https://www.linkedin.com/in/congo-yetu-initiative-88029632/).
  4. Regular contributor to Amnesty International’s campaigns for social justice.
  5. Freelance proofreader of English as a Second Language scientific manuscripts (2011-2020)(https://www.proof-reading-service.com/en/)
  6. Supporter of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Dedicated to the conservation of the endangered Bornean orangutan and its habitat through the involvement of local people.