Queen’s Career Guide to the UN SDGs Launch Event

Thank you to all who attended the official launch of Queen’s Career Guide to the UN SDGs. This event was held in partnership with the Principal's Office as part of Queen’s participation in #SDGMonthCanada, a nationwide commitment to mobilizing the SDGs across campuses.

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Work with Impact: Alumni Panel & Reception

On March 26, 2025, students, staff, and faculty gathered to hear how Queen's Alumni are driving meaningful change through impactful careers aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through their inspiring stories, we gained insights into their professional journeys, and learned practical strategies for creating social impact.

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Panelists:

Rachel Baker, BASc’17
Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University
Recognized on Forbes’ “30 Under 30 North America” list in the Science category, Dr. Baker is a leader in sustainable chemical manufacturing. Her groundbreaking work advances innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
Karhinéhtha’ Cortney Clark, DSc RHL’24
Founder/CEO, Cortney Clark Consulting
Dr. Clark specializes in EDIIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization, and Accessibility)-focused approaches to Indigenous health, social sciences, research, and policy. She is the co-creator of the Healthy Homes Model and the Indigenous Athletic Development Circle and serves as Director of Indigenous Health at the Canadian Medical Association.
David Gerrish, BScH’05 and BA’06
Energy Specialist, Facilities, Queen’s University
David leverages his expertise in energy management to advance sustainable practices aligned with the UN SDGs. With a B.Sc.H. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Economics from Queen’s, his career spans roles in energy efficiency across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Since 2019, he has led initiatives to optimize campus energy use, reduce environmental impact, and promote conservation.
Stacy Kelly, BA’96 (Philosophy)
Executive Director, Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
Stacy is a non-profit executive, whose longtime community service and professional career has primarily been linked to SDG Goals 4 & 11, through roles at Queen's University, OCAD University, City of Toronto, and the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area. Stacy facilitates philanthropy by helping people understand how to put their values into action. He believes that fundraising is a byproduct of helping people discover the causes that matter the most to them.