https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main daily 0.75 2026-02-27 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/letter-zoning-bylaw-amendments monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/new-co-chairs-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/8c8e7969-5849-4d87-9297-b3ba15bbf2c3/Jess_Smith.jpg WAVE Blog - New Co-Chairs Announcement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/d60af7a8-e97d-400b-a09e-feb7f35bdf32/SG+Headshot.jpg WAVE Blog - New Co-Chairs Announcement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/wave-is-recruiting-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/afc1f734-4bf5-45b4-a776-0a6ecc37c355/WAVE+recruiting.jpeg WAVE Blog - WAVE is recruiting! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/candidate-safety-during-elections monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/councillor-thu-parmar monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/62196d2f-d700-498c-b5bf-7e6e2b68f79b/Thu+Parmar.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Councillor Thu Parmar - Council Advisor (She/Her) Thu Parmar was elected to Edmonton City Council representing Ward sipiwiyiniwak in October 2025 and was appointed to WAVE as a Councillor Advisor the same month. Thu is passionate about addressing gender equality and is dedicated to strengthening Edmonton through active communication and engagement with constituents, all levels of government, and the local business and non-profit communities. Thu was born in a Thailand refugee camp after her family fled Vietnam. When she was one month old, her family came to Edmonton in search of a better life. Her parents worked low-income jobs until they opened a family business in Chinatown. This allowed her parents to send their three daughters to the University of Alberta, where Thu became a pharmacist in 2004. Thu worked in community and hospital pharmacies, then went to manage the provincial drug plan and moved to the private sector. She has volunteered on many boards to give back to the community, including helping to build a spray park, skating rink and community building. Before being elected to City Council, she served as the Vice President of the Canadian Red Cross for Alberta & Northwest Territories. Thu is the first Vietnamese person to be elected to Edmonton City Council. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/guide-to-2025-edmonton-elections-part2 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/1757647161719-XH8IZVWNWA60O00T3SBI/EBSB+WARD+for+elections.png WAVE Blog - 2025 Edmonton Elections: informing your decision - Edmonton Public School Board wards map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/1757647168242-UCI85ESXOQ5LAVNFMHOC/ECSB+WARD+for+elections.png WAVE Blog - 2025 Edmonton Elections: informing your decision - Edmonton Catholic School Board wards map https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/toqa-abdelwahab monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/6fd2d3db-a75b-46cc-81f5-61f7e6803651/Toqa.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Toqa Abdelwahab - (She/Her) Toqa Abdelwahab is very passionate about community. Raised on the city’s south side, she grew up being heavily involved in the Muslim and Egyptian communities of Edmonton. From the many roles she has taken up in community-based projects, Toqa has become a jack of all trades. She has experience as a teacher, a graphic designer, a social media marketer, a board executive, a journalist, and a scientist - and that doesn’t even cover it! Currently, Toqa is a graduate student at the University of Alberta, working on a project relating to the eyes. In addition to serving on WAVE, she is her department representative at the Graduate Student Association, and continues to be involved with the Muslim community of Edmonton. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/campaign-trail-candidate-safety monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/guide-to-2025-edmonton-elections monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/6078e263-d715-4e29-bb54-35aaf1241c9c/Edmonton+WARD+for+elections.png WAVE Blog - Your Guide to the 2025 Edmonton Elections - Edmonton Wards Map Edmonton Wards in 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/ccc3e290-a367-422f-bcc4-6e55f1a69e6a/municipal+gov+roles.PNG WAVE Blog - Your Guide to the 2025 Edmonton Elections - They handle: Roads & transit (this includes snow removal, maintaining local roads, buses & the LRT) Parks & libraries (and recreation centres) Waste collection (garbage, water & sewer system) Zoning & development (streets & buildings) Community safety (emergency services) They don’t handle: Immigration policy Provincial healthcare Federal income taxes https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/sarah-dharshi monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/be60b95d-6f0e-4d94-9ba7-e4e900a0e404/SarahDharshi1.png WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Sarah Dharshi - (She/Her) Sarah Dharshi (she/her) is a strategic communicator and community advocate dedicated to equity, civic engagement, and grassroots change. At NAIT, she leads communications for initiatives that advance inclusion and belonging, supporting portfolios like the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Nisohkamâtotân Centre. Outside of NAIT, Sarah consults on equity strategies for local organizations, taking a community-driven approach to make social justice more accessible and actionable. As former Content Strategist to Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, she helped strengthen relationships between City Hall and underrepresented communities through storytelling and relationship-building. Sarah has played key roles on several successful political campaigns, championing inclusive platforms and mobilizing diverse communities. She is especially passionate about supporting women, gender-diverse people, and racialized individuals in shaping public policy and stepping into leadership. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/noor-al-henedy monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/ecd42742-b416-4bc2-b7f8-2f762aaf8018/Noor.JPG WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Noor Al-Henedy - (She/Her) Noor Al-Henedy is a Palestinian Canadian communications strategist, community advocate, and public servant with over a decade of experience in strategic communications and public engagement. Currently serving as a Communications Advisor with the City of Edmonton, she leads complex communications strategies that support inclusive, city-wide programs. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/federal-elections-2025-are-coming-up monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/understanding-city-council-part-2 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/fabcdd5b-c7d8-4f37-9130-84a3b73c5236/WAVE_navigating+council+meetings+webpage.jpg WAVE Blog - Understanding City Council When you are on the City’s Council and Committee Meetings webpage, you’ll see a calendar of meetings, with their names and start times. If you click on one, you will see its associated documentation, and if the meeting has already occurred, a link to watch its recording. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/8636f3cf-806f-4430-aa8a-f008e5a84f49/WAVE_request+to+speak.jpg WAVE Blog - Understanding City Council Scroll down to the Request to Speak section, and click on the link. You’ll be prompted to fill out a form. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/equity-in-motion-the-podcast-episode-1 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/annual-report-2024-2025 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/understanding-edmonton-city-council-part-1 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/3a682ed8-74d9-4d60-8880-8a87de961a04/Edmonton+Wards+Map+2024.png WAVE Blog - Understanding Edmonton City Council - Edmonton’s wards were gifted Indigenous names by a women-led committee from First Nations in Treaty No. 6, 7, 8, as well as Métis and Inuit representatives. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/financial-friday-series monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/2024-prepare-her monthly 0.5 2025-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/1739988905313-LJK4VAEOTLTBKUXRMSU2/Prepare+Her+Apply+Now.png WAVE Blog - Empowering Change: Ask Her Expands to Edmonton to Champion Gender Parity for 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/1739988905782-WD4JRZJ02GV1R7ZV5PF1/Prepare+Her+Program+overview.png WAVE Blog - Empowering Change: Ask Her Expands to Edmonton to Champion Gender Parity for 2025 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/trena-macgillivray monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/e8d3db4d-bc79-4802-ad57-1a51dfda301f/Trena+MacGillivray.jpeg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Trena MacGillivray - (She/Her) Trena MacGillivray is the Program Coordinator for the City of Edmonton’s Problem Property Initiative. She has over twenty years of experience in law enforcement, including over a decade as a Sergeant with the City of Edmonton Peace Officers Unit. Trena holds a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Criminal Justice. Throughout her career, she has worked to promote a safe and inclusive city for all Edmontonians, all the while championing gender equality and representation within the law enforcement field. As a former Co-Chair for the Women@theCity Employee Resource Network, Trena helped to plan and execute multiple events to celebrate International Women’s Day and Gender Equality Week. For this work, her team was recognized with the City’s Cultural Commitment Spirit Award. As a volunteer with the Girl Guides of Canada, Trena has mentored and empowered girls to reach their full leadership and decision-making potential to become everything they want to be. In her free time, Trena enjoys traveling, skiing and spending time with her family. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/stella-igweamaka monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/31dc9452-200b-468c-b2b0-114a17eff652/Stella+Igweamaka+2025.jpeg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Stella Igweamaka - (She/Her) Originally from Nigeria, Stella Igweamaka is an award-winning market and social researcher. Stella is passionate about using research and storytelling for impactful change and was recently featured in CBC News for her work with Black Canadian Women in Action (BCW) on Adultification Bias of Black Girls in Canada. Stella holds an MBA from the University of Lagos, Nigeria and currently works at Servus Credit Union as a Senior Consultant, New Markets & Opportunities, responsible for executing growth initiatives, notably focusing on programs such as "New to Canada" to service a critical segment of the market. In 2022, Stella collaborated with Pitch Better and Canadian's Women Foundation in conducting the first national survey for Black women entrepreneurs in Canada, and she has since then contributed to Philanthropist's journal as a writing fellow focused on the non-profit sector, where she adds a strong perspective of diversity, inclusion and belonging to the articles. In April 2024, Stella was recognized as a Young Impact Leader by Future of Good. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/sara-awatta monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/00f244e2-a0e4-484b-8a5f-c5fd0c4eb67f/Sara_Awatta.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Sara Awatta - (She/Her) Sara Awatta is a social entrepreneur and an advocate for gender and racial equity, diversity, and community empowerment. She brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, collaboration, and leadership to WAVE. With a strong commitment to social inclusion and advancing opportunities for women and gender-diverse individuals, Sara has dedicated herself to creating safe spaces and promoting inclusive leadership in both professional and social settings. With a track record of collaborating with governments, NGOs, and community groups to research and provide recommendations for advancing economic opportunities for women, Sara is poised to make a significant impact on WAVE's initiatives and contribute to positive change in the Edmonton community. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/saniya-ghaledar monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/d60af7a8-e97d-400b-a09e-feb7f35bdf32/SG+Headshot.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Saniya Ghaledar - WAVE Committee Co-Chair (She/Her) Saniya works as a facilitator and administrator for an inclusive leadership team. She holds an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Certificate from UBC and is currently working towards completing a Women’s and Gender Studies degree. She is also certified to deliver Human Rights advocacy training through the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights. Her dedication to learning goes back to her need and desire to support her community and to infuse all that she does with the knowledge she acquires. Saniya loves serving her community through WAVE. She is also the Founder of a project called She Said (Instagram: @1800shesaid and on LinkedIn). Saniya and her team are working on collecting the stories and advice from women across the country, and from small pockets across the globe, to help combat gender parity issues that were highlighted in the most recent UN Women Gender Snapshot reports. They hope to use the data collected to create educational materials to help women and girls from equity-deserving communities. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/nicole-rodriguez monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/3454e805-5a8b-4218-9dac-e7ba6ab6a26b/Nicole-Rodriguez.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Nicole Rodriguez - (She/Her) Nicole Rodriguez is a dedicated professional with a diverse background spanning non-profit programming, government, post-secondary education, and women’s health research. She completed her Masters in Medical Sciences from the University of Alberta, focusing her research on women’s mental health and children’s development. Nicole also conducts design thinking and entrepreneurship workshops as part of a city non-profit. Furthermore, she has previously served as a Career Advisor, facilitating career education services and work-integrated learning activities for university graduate students. Her experience in government involves projects supporting children’s education and enhancing access to supports and services. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/laurence-jayawardane monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/cc1f9737-9f31-4bd7-a130-2d865df51720/Laurence_Jayawardane.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Laurence Jayawardane - (She/Her) Laurence’s identity is a rich tapestry woven from the diverse cultural threads of her French and Sri Lankan heritage. Navigating the complexities of her biracial roots and upbringing across multiple continents, her journey has endowed her with a profound understanding of the shared human experience and the nuanced interplay of cultural identities. Having returned to Edmonton after pursuing a career in geosciences internationally, she is now focusing on constructing a 3D model of the shallow geology beneath Edmonton, collaborating with the City of Edmonton (and others) to identify alternate water resources. In addition to her professional endeavors, she is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. As co-chair of her workplace's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation Committee, she tirelessly champions the elevation of underrepresented voices and the creation of more inclusive work environments. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/jasmine-virk monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/df95f232-44b7-46f6-ab24-436d05618826/Jasmine_Virk.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Jasmine Virk - (She/Her) Jasmine Virk, a second-year honours nursing student at the University of Alberta, is a proud Sikh Indian woman with a deep commitment to amplifying marginalized voices. Rooted in her cultural heritage and personal experiences, Jasmine's journey is shaped by a profound sense of identity and a desire to advocate for those whose voices are often unheard. As a nursing student, Jasmine's passion for health care is imbued with sense empathy and cultural sensitivity, driven by her belief in the importance of holistic care that respects the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of patients. Her pride in her heritage fuels her dedication to advocating for inclusivity and representation, both within health care settings and society at large. Jasmine's journey is guided by her unwavering commitment to uplifting others and creating a world where every individual feels valued and heard. She has immersed herself in various volunteer and professional roles where she has served as a passionate advocate. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/erika-eamer monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/0f9191b7-8cd7-4dcf-9129-fee069ab08ef/Erika_Eamer.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Erika Eamer - (She/Her) Erika Eamer is a university student passionate about dismantling barriers to inclusivity, equity, and diversity across local, provincial, and institutional spheres; being motivated by love for her community and her desire to cultivate meaningful relationships with its inhabitants, Erika prioritizes being actively involved in her community through volunteering. With a focus on empowering women and gender-diverse students and individuals from other marginalized communities, Erika acts as one of twelve representatives for Albertan youth stakeholders and consistently utilizes her ability to analyze gender-based issues using a gender and equity lens as a member of the University of Alberta’s WISEST (Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science, and Technology) Youth Council. This analytical approach has enabled Erika to contribute meaningfully to discussions, propose effective solutions, and mediate opposing perspectives, skills she extends to her work as an operations coordinator with Superposition Toronto, a non-profit dedicated to bridging the gender gap in STEM. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/candace-yung monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/6fad283f-0c57-4ddc-bcc8-4f8d898c8a50/Candace_Yung.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Candace Yung - (She/Her) Candace Yung is a passionate consultant, coach, and educator. She believes in the power of storytelling to deepen connections and help others find meaning in their experiences. Candace has spent her lifetime being an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and leadership. Her mission is to help create inclusive environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and inspired to be and do their best. Candace has over 15 years of experience in learning and development; organizational development; and leadership development. In particular, she brings her unique perspectives to specialize in the intersection of EDI, leadership, organizational culture, employee engagement, instructional and graphic design, adult learning, and facilitation. Candace has developed and delivered custom solutions to hundreds of thousands of individuals, teams, organizations, and communities. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/jess-smith monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/8c8e7969-5849-4d87-9297-b3ba15bbf2c3/Jess_Smith.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Jess Smith - WAVE Committee Co-Chair Jess Smith (they/them) is a skilled project manager with experience working in the non-profit sector. As Manager of Commercialization and Operations for CUTRIC (Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium), a national non-profit organization that supports zero emission public transit initiatives, Jess uses their project management skills to advance the organization's goals in alignment with its core values of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. In addition to their work in project management, Jess is also experienced in digital production and social media. They have used their content creation skills to assist 2SLGBTQ+ community members (including small businesses, non-profits, and entertainers) with their online presence. Jess is a detail-oriented individual who values structure and checklists. They have previously served on the boards of various organizations, including Halifax Pride, Fierté Canada Pride, Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, and East Coast Rainbow Softball Association. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/cherie-tellier-klassen monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/70b31d38-d136-449a-aca6-1c80b3921cce/Cherie_Klassen.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Cherie Tellier - Klassen - Policy Sub-Committee Co-Chair (She/Her) Cherie (she/her) has been actively engaging in community and civic issues for over two decades. At the heart of everything she is involved in is her love of community, her city and building positive impactful relationships. As for the former Executive Director of the Old Strathcona Business Association, Cherie led the second largest business improvement area during a global pandemic and supported economic recovery afterwards. She’s learned how to take seemingly impossible challenges and turn them into creative opportunities. On WAVE, Cherie is co-chair of the Policy committee where she reviews city policies and initiatives with a critical lens on gender equity. She’s a long-time ally to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and lives it daily, as a mother to two gender diverse kids. Cherie is also an avid urbanite and city builder who advocates for active and equitable mobility, transportation and housing options. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/j-percy-page-visit monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/45504365-f13f-4148-b6c6-db923544cd72/2024-06-24_WAVE+at+J+Percy+Page.png WAVE Blog - J Percy Page High School visit with student leaders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/equity-in-motion-episode-4 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/318bb801-fc86-4542-bf09-9a966ce5856c/2024-03-27_WAVE+Equity+in+Motion+4+v2.png WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 4: Equity in Community Culture - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/annual-report-2023-2024 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/7b0dc363-e094-47d8-994b-e632dea502ef/2024+annual+report+to+council.png WAVE Blog - Annual Report 2023-2024 - Make it stand out WAVE co-chair Areezah Jiwa presenting to City Council https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/equity-in-motion-episode3 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/5198a26d-659b-4de9-8821-87f8706087c6/EIM+ep+3+cover.png WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 3: EDI in Profit & Non-Profit Sectors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/dbf2b589-edd2-45f8-9735-b04d89afda40/Screenshot+2024-02-26+at+4.44.50%E2%80%AFPM.png WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 3: EDI in Profit & Non-Profit Sectors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/cca62060-52c5-4c7d-8c3c-9b8b69bb0f43/Maria.JPG WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 3: EDI in Profit & Non-Profit Sectors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/92652a77-f4fc-4891-b7e1-36f93139eda8/IMG_4337.jpeg WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 3: EDI in Profit & Non-Profit Sectors https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/equity-in-motion-episode2 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/7cf765a7-5a6b-4e2c-9582-d14b35ca69d6/EIM+ep+2+cover.png WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 2: STEM & Academia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/1fc8b107-b1eb-4c3a-adcf-d090a9b8a500/EIM+2_STEM.jpg WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 2: STEM & Academia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/7dc5418a-34fc-4bdf-aedf-1ec103687f60/EIM+ep+2_photo.jpg WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 2: STEM & Academia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/c6a53ad2-5e05-43c4-b4ff-7802ae069ce9/Screenshot+2024-01-22+at+3.22.00%E2%80%AFPM.png WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 2: STEM & Academia https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/equity-in-motion-episode1 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/79607da2-56d6-4425-84d4-7e0968e24676/EIM+1_group+photo+with+speakers+3.jpg WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 1: WAVE Presents a Panel Discussion on Governance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/e760120e-c752-4ac2-b080-0ff3a1686b38/EIM+1_cover.png WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 1: WAVE Presents a Panel Discussion on Governance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/dd23d8a1-00b0-437e-b1d5-1e7a00ea10bb/EIM+1_group+photo+members.png WAVE Blog - Equity in Motion Episode 1: WAVE Presents a Panel Discussion on Governance https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/jaycee-meneen monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/fd37adb5-ee22-45b5-9fb1-a9dc5e2bcf54/Jaycee.png WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Jaycee Meneen (She/They) Jaycee Meneen (she/her) or wahpi pihew iskwew (White Prairie Chicken Woman) is a Student Advisor for Indigenous students at MacEwan University’s kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre. She represents the Treaty 8 Territory, Woodland Cree people from Tallcree First Nation. Jaycee is alumna from the MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Political Science and a minor in Sociology in 2020. She is known for her work in educating different faculties and communities on topics such as effective allyship towards Indigenous people and being proud of one’s culture. Jaycee has also done presentations for Indigenous youth in partnership with Braided Journey’s in Edmonton Catholic Schools as well as Headstrong on the topic of mental health and resiliency. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/councillor-erin-rutherford monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/6ca06033-71c1-4bd4-9bdb-539530bc7a35/Erin+Rutherford.png WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Councillor Erin Rutherford - Council Advisor (She/Her) Erin Rutherford (she/her) was elected to Edmonton City Council representing Ward Anirniq in October 2021 and was appointed to WAVE as a Councillor Advisor in April 2023. Erin is passionate about addressing gender-based issues and strives to strengthen Edmonton as a City for all through creating equitable conditions with innovation, collaboration, and compassion. She has many years of public service experience including social planning and public engagement, and she holds two degrees; an Undergraduate Degree in Anthropology and Human Geography, and a Masters of Arts in Community Development. Erin has lived in Edmonton for over 20 years and resides in Ward Anirniq with her two children and their cat named Olive. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/annual-report-2022-2023 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/wave-at-city-hall-school monthly 0.5 2025-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/19ccee52-5654-4b06-8a93-43df1de99426/Screenshot+2023-10-16+at+11.14.19+PM.png WAVE Blog - WAVE at City Hall School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/52fbd48e-1e6c-4773-a5ed-08e7b8486dc5/CHS+2.JPG WAVE Blog - WAVE at City Hall School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/db087d6a-1a58-4962-8fe1-d1dc2a2a8211/IMG_9774.JPG WAVE Blog - WAVE at City Hall School https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/tiwalade-ighomuaye monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/0bd0d9e5-07df-446d-bd56-f1b8dcb5e114/Tiwa.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Tiwalade ‘Tiwa’ Ighomuaye - (She/Her) Tiwa is a dedicated member of the community who has invested her time in serving and providing support to address the needs of others. Since she made Edmonton her home a little over three years ago, she especially offers support to newcomers by connecting them to resources, providing French/English translation services and valuable information to ease their settlement. She engages with different community groups such as the Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area and various Christian Centres to discuss issues women may be facing and propose potential resolutions. She has provided support to members of the community either through the Multicultural Health Brokers or through the Nigerian Leadership Circle. She has shared insights on the impact of household income, family dynamics, and primary caregiver on a woman’s career decision/choice. She is a passionate STEM champion and has given her time to serve on the review committee for the Women-In-STEM scholarship by the Ministry of Culture and Status of Women. She brings a wealth of experience as a great communicator, collaborator and creative problem solver. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/rhiannon-duval monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/0550554b-f8e0-4dff-a560-f3b5e4e064ac/Rhiannon+2023.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Rhiannon Duval - (She/Her) To Rhiannon’s core, she is a people person; the work that she does is fueled by a passion and care for the people she encounters. This drive is evident throughout Rhiannon’s work and volunteer experience working directly with client’s seeking support from the University of Alberta’s Sexual Assault Centre and WIN House, Edmonton’s Women’s Shelter. Through this work in the gender-based violence sector, Rhiannon has not only developed immense expertise, but also judgment and professionalism. All of the work she does is driven by her commitment to social justice and to the empowerment of marginalized people. This commitment was fostered and developed during Rhiannon’s undergraduate and graduate degrees with the Women’s and Gender Studies department at the University of Alberta. An education in this field offers foundational formal and theoretical knowledge on the structures that disproportionately impact women and non-binary folks. This education coupled with Rhiannon’s experience working directly with houseless folks living in Edmonton offers a unique perspective for the work of WAVE. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/alison-bailie monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/854e43f4-8cac-41c6-9b4a-d5f7f1898a4e/Allison.png WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Alison Bailie - (She/Her) Alison Is a professional policy analyst and dedicated volunteer who actively explores the barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion and develops collaborative space to jointly reduce these barriers. Professionally, Alison has assessed ways to limit climate change in Alberta, B.C., the United States, Australia and New Zealand over the past almost 30 years. Through that work she has created opportunities for people with different, and sometimes opposing, viewpoints to enter challenging discussions and find common solutions. She worked for the Government of Alberta for five years where, in addition to analyzing policies, she was a co-instigator for an employee-led equity, diversity and inclusion convening team. Alison is now working on climate analyses with a small consulting firm. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/olubusola-onasile monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/e9044745-2109-412d-baae-e0af96f8d21d/Olu.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Olubusola Onasile - (She/Her) Olubusola has a background in Microbiology, before completing a Masters of Public Health at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. She has worked in the field of Public Health and Research for both governmental and nongovernmental organizations locally and internationally. She is currently the Capacity Building Facilitator at HIV Edmonton working primarily with the African, Caribbean and Black Canadian population in Edmonton. She is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of underserved population groups through engagement, education and empowerment. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/del-marlow monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/ff07efd7-b690-4c0a-b77d-c97a6be75e4d/Del.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Del Marlow - (She/Her) Del Marlow has called Edmonton home for more than 20 years. She spent approximately 2 decades working in the non-profit sector in Edmonton. She has a great deal of experience working at agencies such as the Sexual Assualt Centre of Edmonton, Elizabeth House, Crossroads House, WIN House, A Safe Place, E4C and the Boyle McCauley Health Centre; Pathways to Housing. She has also volunteered in places where she felt that she could make a difference in the lives of others (especially women). Including being involved in the planning of International Women’s Day events, December 6 memorial events, and being integral to the erection of a December 6 monument in the City of Edmonton. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/areezah-jiwa monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/7c1b4e59-d6e0-4a83-8b44-74e30869cd09/Areezah.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Areezah Jiwa (She/Her) Areezah Jiwa is passionate in supporting, uplifting, and amplifying the voices and confidence of those around her. Areezah’s parents were expelled from Uganda as refugees and subsequently made Edmonton their home. As a born and raised Edmontonian, Areezah strives to make her community a welcoming environment for everyone. https://www.waveedmonton.ca/blog-main/echo-keizer monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64544c3c45467c77d8c3d786/43265c69-32dd-4852-9ec0-b177d0dc0a5b/Echo+Headshot2024.jpg WAVE Blog - Member Profile: Echo Keizer (They/He) Echo Keizer (They/He) is a mixed Inuk transmasculine person raised in Edmonton, Alberta. In their spare time, you can often find them exploring local markets or at the bouldering gym solving the newest problem. Their passions are many, ranging from a variety of biology topics in their academic pursuits to social advocacy to illustration. Echo finds joy and fulfillment in volunteering and helping to amplify the voices of those who often go unheard. 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