{"id":1830,"date":"2020-08-20T15:07:55","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T19:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/?page_id=1830"},"modified":"2021-08-04T17:01:13","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T21:01:13","slug":"meet-our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/sustainable-happiness\/meet-our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our Team of Facilitators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t.tipper,\n\t\t\t.tipper-content {\n\t\t\t\twidth: auto;\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.menupane .contact-person {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #fff;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.program-person,\n\t\t\t.contact-person {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 20px;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 2rem;\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #f8f8f8;\n\t\t\t\tborder-bottom: 1px solid #d4d4d4;\n\t\t\t\tborder-bottom: 0.1rem solid #d4d4d4;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.contact-person {\n\t\t\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t\t\t\tline-height: 25px;\n\t\t\t\tline-height: 2.5rem;\n\t\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #fff;\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\t\t\tflex-flow: row wrap;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.contact-person .position {\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: block;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 10px 20px;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 1rem 2rem;\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #5084B4;\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #fff;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.contact-person .contact-image-wrap {\n\t\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.contact-person .contact-image {\n\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: block;\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-right: 10px;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-right: 1rem;\n\t\t\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t\t\/*padding-bottom: 100%; 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As a participant in the Global Forum of the 1992 Earth Summit, she served as a co-coordinator of the alternative Debt Treaty that was forged by non-governmental organizations from around the world. Her doctoral research at the Barefoot College in Rajasthan, India explored its pioneering work in education for sustainable community development.<\/p>\n<p>As an education professor at Cape Breton University (CBU), Canada, Catherine developed the world&#8217;s first university course on sustainable happiness based on the path breaking concept of sustainable happiness she created \u2013 integrating sustainability principles with positive psychology with the aim of fostering well-being for all, sustainably. Her book, Education for Sustainable Happiness and Well-Being was published by Routledge.<\/p>\n<p>In 2012, Catherine was invited to participate in the United Nations High Level Meeting in New York that explored the implementation of the UN Resolution on Happiness. Her recent work on Living Schools illustrates how well-being for all can be applied to education.<\/p>\n<p>Further information about sustainable happiness is available at: https:\/\/sustainablehappiness.world\/. Information about Living Schools can be found at: https:\/\/www.livingschools.world\/<\/p>\n<\/div><button>Close<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact-person has-image\"><div class=\"contact-image-wrap\"><span class=\"contact-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/Chris-Adam-400x400.jpeg);\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"contact-info\"><span class=\"position\"> Manager \u2013 Sustainability Office- Dawson College<\/span> <div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-meta\"><div class=\"contact-name\"><strong>Chris Adam<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"contact-email__\">Email: <a href=\"#\" class=\"popup-trigger\" data-person=\"Chris adam\"data-email=\"\"data-position=\" Manager \u2013 Sustainability Office- Dawson College\"data-name=\"\"data-local=\"\"data-office=\"\" data-effect=\"mfp-zoom-out\" data-boxer-width=\"500\"><b style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Show Email<\/b><\/a><\/div><div><div style=\"display:inline-block; margin-right: 10px;\"><span class=\"office\"> Office:<\/span> <strong>4B.3A-4 <\/strong><\/div><div style=\"display:inline-block; margin-right:5px;\"><span class=\"local\">Local:<\/span> <strong><a style=\"cursor:text;\" href=\"tel:514-931-8731,4624\">4624<\/a><\/strong><i data-title=\"T: 514-931-8731\" class=\"fa fa-info-circle tooltip\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><button>More Information<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-extra contained\"><div style=\"overflow: auto;\"><p>Chris Adam has taught at Dawson for 30 years. He has been recognized for his abilities in the field of education both nationally and internationally, combining his background in wildlife &amp; fish management, education, and leadership training. He coordinates the Living Campus platform at Dawson College, is the president of several public and private organizations, and sits on the board of the Dawson Foundation.  His expertise is in communicating environmental issues to the public at large and engaging people of all ages in action projects that contribute to well-being for all.<\/p>\n<\/div><button>Close<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact-person has-image\"><div class=\"contact-image-wrap\"><span class=\"contact-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/DSC_0003-copy-400x400.jpg);\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"contact-info\"><span class=\"position\">Project Development \u2013 Sustainability Office \u2013 Dawson College<\/span> <div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-meta\"><div class=\"contact-name\"><strong>Jennifer de Vera<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"contact-email__\">Email: <a href=\"#\" class=\"popup-trigger\" data-person=\"Jennifer de Vera\"data-email=\"\"data-position=\"Project Development \u2013 Sustainability Office \u2013 Dawson College\"data-name=\"\"data-local=\"\"data-office=\"\" data-effect=\"mfp-zoom-out\" data-boxer-width=\"500\"><b style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Show Email<\/b><\/a><\/div><div><div style=\"display:inline-block; margin-right: 10px;\"><span class=\"office\"> Office:<\/span> <strong>4B.3A-6 <\/strong><\/div><div style=\"display:inline-block; margin-right:5px;\"><span class=\"local\">Local:<\/span> <strong><a style=\"cursor:text;\" href=\"tel:514-931-8731,4251\">4251<\/a><\/strong><i data-title=\"T: 514-931-8731\" class=\"fa fa-info-circle tooltip\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><button>More Information<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-extra contained\"><div style=\"overflow: auto;\"><p>Jenn de Vera was an entrepreneur for 16 years, founding and operating \u201cEthan\u2019s Playground\u201d, a successful pre-school in Montreal and now anchors the Sustainable Dawson movement at the College. She brings her dynamic work ethic and organizational skills to the Sustainability Office and is, amongst other responsibilities, coordinating volunteers, planning major events, making sure the Dawson gardens are thriving, and outreach is taking place in schools from pre-kindergarten to universities. Jenn has a BA in Community Studies and is completing a Masters of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation. She has completed her Sustainable Happiness Facilitator training certification and has co-led a peer to peer SH introductory course in 2020 for Dawson support staff. She is an avid gardener and biker.<\/p>\n<\/div><button>Close<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center; padding:20px; border:1px solid #666; margin-bottom:20px; margin-bottom:2rem;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<b>Katherine McWhaw - Contact Not Found<\/b><br>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/feedback\"><u>Please Notify Us<\/u><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"contact-person has-image\"><div class=\"contact-image-wrap\"><span class=\"contact-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/DSC_0015-400x400.jpg);\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"contact-info\"><span class=\"position\">Professional Development \u2013 Human Resources \u2013 Dawson College<\/span> <div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-meta\"><div class=\"contact-name\"><strong>Azra Khan<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"contact-email__\">Email: <a href=\"#\" class=\"popup-trigger\" data-person=\"Azra Khan\"data-email=\"\"data-position=\"Professional Development \u2013 Human Resources \u2013 Dawson College\"data-name=\"\"data-local=\"\"data-office=\"\" data-effect=\"mfp-zoom-out\" data-boxer-width=\"500\"><b style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Show Email<\/b><\/a><\/div><div><div style=\"display:inline-block; margin-right: 10px;\"><span class=\"office\"> Office:<\/span> <strong>4B.7-7 <\/strong><\/div><div style=\"display:inline-block; margin-right:5px;\"><span class=\"local\">Local:<\/span> <strong><a style=\"cursor:text;\" href=\"tel:514-931-8731,1409\">1409<\/a><\/strong><i data-title=\"T: 514-931-8731\" class=\"fa fa-info-circle tooltip\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><button>More Information<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-extra contained\"><div style=\"overflow: auto;\"><p>A consummate \u2018academic\u2019 with a passion for cities, social justice and education, Azra has worked as a teacher, researcher, and human rights fieldworker in educational institutions and international organizations in Montreal, London and Jerusalem. She is friendly, curious, and is mother to two boisterous young people that keep her laughing. Azra works at Dawson in the department of Human Resources, where she aims to connect people and innovative initiatives across the college. She has completed her Sustainable Happiness Facilitator training certification and has co-led a peer to peer SH introductory course in 2020 for Dawson support staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><button>Close<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact-person has-image\"><div class=\"contact-image-wrap\"><span class=\"contact-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/myka-e1598394942628-400x400.png);\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"contact-info\"><span class=\"position\">Faculty \u2013 Community Recreation &amp; Leadership Training \u2013 Dawson College<\/span> <div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-meta\"><div class=\"contact-name\"><strong>Myka Taylor<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"contact-email__\">Email: <a href=\"#\" class=\"popup-trigger\" data-person=\"Myka Taylor\"data-email=\"\"data-position=\"Faculty \u2013 Community Recreation &amp; Leadership Training \u2013 Dawson College\"data-name=\"\"data-local=\"\"data-office=\"\" data-effect=\"mfp-zoom-out\" data-boxer-width=\"500\"><b style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Show Email<\/b><\/a><\/div><div><div style=\"display:inline-block; margin-right: 10px;\"><span class=\"office\"> Office:<\/span> <strong>3F.2-6 <\/strong><\/div><div style=\"display:inline-block; margin-right:5px;\"><span class=\"local\">Local:<\/span> <strong><a style=\"cursor:text;\" href=\"tel:514-931-8731,4247\">4247<\/a><\/strong><i data-title=\"T: 514-931-8731\" class=\"fa fa-info-circle tooltip\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><button>More Information<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-extra contained\"><div style=\"overflow: auto;\"><p>Myka has completed a Masters of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation, a BA in Human Relations and a DEC in Dawson\u2019s Community Recreation &amp; Leadership Training (CRLT) Program. She credits CRLT with helping shape her love for education and mentoring. She is a certified first responder and volunteers as a ski patroller. Myka has implemented and directed camp programs, youth centers and coordinated programs for several charitable organizations and has both participated in and led Sustainable Happiness workshops. She has completed her Sustainable Happiness Facilitator training certification.<\/p>\n<\/div><button>Close<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact-person has-image\"><div class=\"contact-image-wrap\"><span class=\"contact-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-25-at-9.35.50-PM-400x400.png);\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"contact-info\"><span class=\"position\">Clinical Psychologist \u2013 Program Consultant \u2013 Earthvalues Institute<\/span> <div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-meta\"><div class=\"contact-name\"><strong>Luisa Montes<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"contact-email__\">Email: <a href=\"#\" class=\"popup-trigger\" data-person=\"\"data-email=\"\/YTXBPQRKHH1nJXSFSEKUn77S5QvDWt1zVK6yOxtLlQ=\"data-position=\"Clinical Psychologist \u2013 Program Consultant \u2013 Earthvalues Institute\"data-name=\"Luisa Montes\"data-local=\"\"data-office=\"\" data-effect=\"mfp-zoom-out\" data-boxer-width=\"500\"><b style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Show Email<\/b><\/a><\/div><div><\/div><button>More Information<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"desktop-24 tablet-6 mobile-6 contact-extra contained\"><div style=\"overflow: auto;\"><p>Luisa Montes is a clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent behaviour. She has taught at several universities, has a diploma in community theatre, and has designed programs which seek to create violence-free female identities through personal empowerment. She has experience in producing radio and internet TV broadcasts and has an interest in the welfare of all living things. She is currently combining her sustainability and psychology knowledge as a facilitator in developing Sustainable Happiness programs in Mexico. Luisa is a published poet and has two daughters living in Morelos (Mexico).<\/p>\n<\/div><button>Close<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":285,"featured_media":0,"parent":1565,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1830"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/285"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1830"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1983,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1830\/revisions\/1983"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www-chris.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/sustainable\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}