virginie [at] sustainabilitysolutions [dot] ca

Virginie has worked on both sustainability in food systems and educational institutions. Virginie has been involved with SSG on the Algonquin College Sustainability Strategy project which included a Best Practices Report, stakeholder engagement events and a baseline Sustainability Assessment.

Viringie has also worked with Lester B. Pearson College to obtain funding and develop their broad based sustainability initiative, The Oikos Project. Her position as project coordinator involved developing a campus sustainability policy, establishing a greenhouse on campus to supply fresh vegetables to their cafeteria, and advancing other initiatives directed at energy and water conservation.Throughout her studies in Human Ecology, Virginie focused on food systems, climate policy, and social justice. Her interests also include the development of innovative strategies to make healthy, locally produced food accessible to our communities. Virginie’s approach is deeply rooted in her interdisciplinary background.