EDUCATION 2016-Present Phd [In Progress], Social and Ecological Sustainability (Integrated Water Management), University of Waterloo
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Elaine Ho PMP, EPt, MES, Hons. BES PhD Student, Social and Ecological Sustainability (Integrated Water Management) Email: [email protected] Location: Ayr, Ontario, Canada EDUCATION 2016-present PhD [in progress], Social and Ecological Sustainability (Integrated Water Management), University of Waterloo. Cumulative GPA: 90.20%. Comprehensive exam: Implications of aquatic monitoring and decision making on the socio-ecological sustainability and resilience of Canada’s drainage basins and coastal regions: A consideration of systems perspectives Dissertation: Creating a monitoring framework in support of cumulative effects assessment for the lower Grand River watershed and Northeast Lake Erie [A Global Water Futures (Lake Futures) Project] Committee: Dr. Simon Courtenay and Dr. Andrew Trant (co-advisors), Dr. Dan McCarthy, Dr. Mark Servos Affiliations: Courtenay lab (aquatic systems), Trant Eco-cultural Legacy Lab (ecology), Servos Group (ecotoxicology), The Water Institute, and Canadian Rivers Institute. 2014-2016 PhD [incomplete], Environmental Applied Science and Management, Ryerson University. Cumulative GPA: 3.75, or A-. Supervisor: Dr. Phil Walsh 2011-2013 Master of Environmental Studies, Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo. Cumulative GPA: 84.6%. Thesis: Mapping Youth-led Engagement: Impacts of Youth-led Engagement in English Canada over the Last 35 Years Committee: Dr. Amelia Clarke (advisor), Ms. Ilona Dougherty 2009-2011 Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment, University of Waterloo 2008-2011 Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo. GPA: Cumulative 84.97%, Major 87.25%. Thesis Part 1: Monitoring mudpuppy behaviours in an artificial environment - Observations of mudpuppy denning activities and other behaviours Thesis Part 2: Conserving a species by accessing its host - Potential to expand the range of Simpsonaias ambigua into known Necturus maculosus habitats and range Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Murphy Page 1 of 8 Curriculum Vitae: Elaine Ho Last revised: 27 Jan 2018 WORK EXPERIENCE Teaching and research 2016-present Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo Courses: ERS 215 - Environmental and Sustainability Assessment I (Winter '16 and ‘18); ERS 283 - Ontario Natural History (field course, Spring '16 and ‘17); ENVS 200 - Field Ecology (Fall '16); ENVS 178 – Introduction to Environmental Research Methods [stats] (Winter ’17) 2016-present Principal, TRIECO Research & Consulting, Ayr, Ontario 2015 Teaching Assistant, Ryerson University Courses: GEO802 - Geography of Rec & Leisure (Winter ‘15); BLG143 - Biology 1 (Fall ‘15); BLG401 - Ecotoxicology (Fall ‘15) 2015 Research Assistant, commercialization potential of geoexchange technology in urban Ontario, Dr. Seth Dworkin, Ryerson University 2011-2013 Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo Courses: ERS 110 - Environmental Analysis 1 (Fall ‘11); ERS 215 - Environmental Assessment 1 (Winter ‘12); ENVS 195 - Intro to Environmental Studies (Winter ‘13); GEOG 203 – Environment & Development in a Global Perspective (Spring 2013) 2010 Intern, Environmental Studies Association of Canada (Alternatives Journal), Waterloo, Ontario Other employment 2017 Practice Manager, North Dumfries Dentistry, Ayr, Ontario 2016-2017 Marketing Manager and Sustainability Officer, RWH Engineering Inc. (HC Group), Ayr, Ontario 2014-2016 Sustainability Associate and Facilitator, HC TISS Inc. (HC Group), Ayr, Ontario 2013-2016 Director, Best Bites Inc., North York, Ontario 2015-2016 GreenLearning Associate (Ontario), GreenLearning Canada Foundation, North York and other locations in Ontario 2013-2016 Owner, Best Friend Pet Services, North York, Ontario 2012-2014 Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk (NOC1431), Dr. Philipp Varelis, BSC, CGA, CPA, MBA, PHD, Toronto and Scarborough, Ontario 2003-2012 Head Instructor, Summit Karate Schools Inc., Toronto, Ontario 2011 Statistician, Toronto Port Authority (Billy Bishop Airpot), Toronto, Ontario 2009-2010 Youth Engagement Coordinator (Co-op), GreenLearning Canada Foundation, Toronto, Ontario 2009 Marina Attendant, Toronto Port Authority (Outer Harbor Marina), Toronto, Ontario Page 2 of 8 Curriculum Vitae: Elaine Ho Last revised: 27 Jan 2018 2006-2009 Wildlife Care Staff (Co-op, seasonal)/Rouge Park Staff, Toronto Wildlife Centre, Toronto, Ontario 2009 Researcher (contract), SWITCH, the Solar and Wind Initiatives Toward Change, Toronto, Ontario 2008 Sales Associate, Bird Department, PJ’s Pets (Yorkdale Mall), Toronto, Ontario 2006 Ontario Stewardship Ranger (Summer Student Position) – Kleinburg Crew, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Aurora, Ontario VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2016-present Advisor, Fragile Inheritance, Kemptville, Ontario 2013-present Board Director, Osim Le Maa (Maa People’s Initiative), Siana region, Kenya 2016-2017 Kitchen volunteer, The Bridges Shelter, Cambridge Shelter Corporation, Cambridge, Ontario 2012-2015 Project Lead, Memiri Losho Cultural Village (Maasai), Losho, Kenya 2016 Mentor, The Natural Step IMPACT! Mentorship Program, Waterloo, Ontario 2016 Student Exhibitor, The Water Institute, Latornell Conservation Symposium, November 15, 2016, Alliston, Ontario 2016 Cohort Leader, retreat for incoming cohort of the Collaborative Water Program, October, 2016, Waterloo, Ontario 2015 Program Manager, Pueblo Science summer camp, August 3-7, 2015, Toronto, Ontario 2015 Venue Response Team, Aviva Centre (Tennis Canada), Toronto2015 Pan Am Games, July 10-26, 2015, Toronto, Ontario 2015 Student moderator, Ryerson University Faculty Conference, theme ‘Tomorrow’s Classroom’, May 21, 2015, Toronto, Ontario 2015 Zone Manager, Science Rendezvous – Toronto Science Chase, May 9, 2015, Toronto, Ontario 2012-2013 Youth Advisor, Canadian Solar Industries Association – Youth Advisory Panel, Toronto, Ontario 2012-2013 Youth Advisor, Y Act Up National Advisory Group – YWCA, Toronto, Ontario 2006-2011 Founder/Director/Mentor, the Solar and Wind Initiatives Towards Change (SWITCH), student non-profit at William Lyon Mackenzi C.I., Toronto District School Board, Toronto, Ontario HONOURS, AWARDS, AND FUNDING 2018 Environmental Studies Graduate Experience Award $2,500 2017 University of Waterloo Graduate Research Studentship $7,549 2017 University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship $3,800 2017 Environmental Studies Graduate Experience Award $3,750 Page 3 of 8 Curriculum Vitae: Elaine Ho Last revised: 27 Jan 2018 2016 Environmental Studies Graduate Experience Award $6,250 2016 University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship $4,000 2015 Ryerson Graduate Fellowship $8,000 2014 Ryerson Graduate Fellowship $13,000 2013 Environmental Studies Graduate Experience Award $2,000 2013 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) [competitive] $15,000 2013 University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship $10,000 [competitive – awarded alongside OGS] 2013 University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship $1,000 2012 Environmental Studies Graduate Experience Award $2,000 2012 Ontario Graduate Fellowship $2,000 2012 ENV Senate Graduate Scholarship $500 2012 Maasai name – “Reto” (given by Maasai elders of Memiri N/A Losho Villiage, as symbol of adoption into community) 2011 Dean’s Honours List (top 20% students) N/A 2011 Environmental Studies Graduate Experience Award $2,000 2011 University of Waterloo Graduate Entrance Scholarship $1,000 2011 University of Waterloo Bursary $600 2009 University of Waterloo Bursary $800 2008 University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship $1,000 2008 University of Waterloo Bursary $600 2008 Gerald J. Laurendau Memorial Scholarship, Toronto $4,000 Steamship Association [competitive] PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS Publications Ho, E., Clarke, A., and Dougherty, I. 2015. Youth-led social change: Topics, engagement types, organizational types, strategies, and impacts. Futures 67: 52-62. Manuscripts in progress Ho, E., Eger, S., and Courtenay, S. [Submitted Nov 20, under review], 2017. Designing a resilient watershed: A case study considering cumulative effects in aquatic monitoring (Muskoka, Ontario, Canada). Ecological Indicators, submission no. ECOLIND-9958. Ho, E., Schueler, F., and Karstad, A. [Est. Submission Jan 31], 2018. Exploring new frontiers: Assessment of assisted colonization as a strategy to conserve Simpsonaias ambigua, and observations of host Necturus maculosus, in Kemptville Creek, Ontario, Canada. [Journal TBD]. Reports Ho, E., Eger, S., and Courtenay, S. 2016. Building Stronger Social and Ecological Communities in the Muskoka Watershed – Report Summary. Newsletter submitted to the Muskoka Watershed Council in April 2016. Page 4 of 8 Curriculum Vitae: Elaine Ho Last revised: 27 Jan 2018 Ho, E., Eger, S. [Ed.], and Courtenay, S [Ed.]. 2016. Communications Brief: A Review of the Muskoka Watershed Council Report Cards. Report submitted to the Muskoka Watershed Council April 10, 2016. Ho, E., Eger, S., and Courtenay, S. 2016. Building Stronger Social and Ecological Communities in the Muskoka Watershed. Report submitted to the Muskoka Watershed Council March 29, 2016. Ho, E. 2015. Geoexchange System Commercialization Potential in Urban Settings (Ontario, Canada). Research report submitted to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund. Richardson, K., Vacing, A., Bree, M., Mongroo, N., and Ho, E. 2010. Options for Repairing the Living Wall at the Waterloo Region (formerly Kitchener Children’s) Museum. Student consulting report for ERS 275 – Special Readings course. Submitted to Dr. Stephen Murphy and the Kitchener Children’s Museum on July 28, 2010. PRESENTATIONS, POSTERS, AND MORE Presentations Ho, E., Eger,