Tanjot Grewal (She/Her) Environmental Applied Science & Management MASc Student, Emerging Contaminants Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University

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"I am committed to safeguarding our finite freshwater resources through advocacy, leadership, and science. My passion for water stems from my volunteer work. I want to empower youth to become water advocates and protect our water resources."

Water Experience

As an aspiring water advocate, leader, and scientist, I created the Youth Water Advocate Initiative to give a platform to high school youth to conduct water education and outreach at their elementary schools. I am also pursuing my master’s research in the Emerging Contaminants Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University. My thesis looks at identifying persistent, mobile, toxic (PMT) plastic additives in urban wastewater effluent. This research will help address regulatory gaps in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act which currently has no restrictions against PMT substances.

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
• Youth engagement (e.g., K-12 school presentations)
• Volunteer opportunities (e.g., community based projects)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)
• Having a Mentor