Diverse Engagement on Ottawa's Waste Management Planning
Curious about how a city can engage diverse communities in shaping its solid waste policy? Join us for a discussion of the City of Ottawa's award-winning public engagement process for its new Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP). This case study is a successful example of how a city can actively involve its residents in shaping critical policies. You'll learn about the innovative strategies used to ensure diverse and inclusive participation, from multilingual content to targeted focus groups. Whether you're a policy maker, urban planner, or just interested in civic engagement, this webinar will provide valuable insights about engaging with diverse communities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a successful real-world example of public policy development.
Time Zones
- 01:00 pm - 02:15 pm Eastern
- 12:00 pm - 01:15 pm Central
- 11:00 pm - 12:15 pm Mountain
- 10:00 am - 11:15 am Pacific
About the presenters:
Rachael Jones is a Project Manager within the Long-term Planning Team in Solid Waste Services at the City of Ottawa and has managed the development of the City’s Solid Waste Master Plan over the last 4 years. Previously, Rachael worked in solid waste management in Metro Vancouver for 7 years, where she managed collection contracts, planned and implemented new waste reduction and diversion initiatives and managed the wildlife management program (which often involved coming into very close range with black bears…).
Throughout her career, Rachael has stressed the importance of comprehensive public and stakeholder engagement strategies when planning and implementing projects and programs that impact communities, which has played a crucial role in community buy-in for new plans and initiatives and in supporting the behaviour change needed for more sustainable waste management. With a Masters in International Relations, Rachael brings a global perspective and emphasizes the importance of action and collaboration at multiple levels of government, along with international cooperation, in order to achieve a more sustainable future.
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Emaan Ali (She/Her) As a Senior Consultant with Hill and Knowlton’s Public Participation (P2) team, Emaan supports a variety of clients tackling complex topics in the municipal, public and not-for-profit sectors. She fosters a keen interest in and passion for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and brings DE&I lenses to all aspects of her P2 practice. Most recently, she has been researching, writing about and advising on fostering safe spaces for engaging with equity-deserving groups in client and company-wide work.
Prior to her time at Hill and Knowlton, Emaan honed her skills and networks in the not-for-profit and global civil society sectors. She led and supported communications and engagement strategies for community building and public education on human rights and gender-based violence issues.
Emaan completed a Master of Arts in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Social Justice & Peace Studies at Western University. She completed IAP2’s Foundations in P2 training in 2021.
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Melina Kokkinos is a dedicated member of H&K’s Public Participation (P2) team, responsible for managing strategic communications and P2 projects across a wide variety of industries and sectors. Melina's keen attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture enable her to help clients identify their goals, organize resources, and execute complex projects with ease.
Melina has extensive experience in the municipal sector, working extensively with the City of Ottawa on engagement to help inform their Solid Waste Master Plan, their engagement to help inform Children’s Services’ Child Care and Early Years Service System plan, as well as their engagement to help inform Winter Maintenance Quality Standards.
Melina holds a Bachelor of Public Relations degree with Honours from the University of Ottawa as well as a Diploma of Public Relations with Honours from Algonquin College. She completed IAP2’s Foundations in Public Participation training in 2021.
