Rhona Sinamtwa

Bio

Over the past three years, I’ve focused on strategy, research, and collaboration in sustainability initiatives, particularly in sustainable consumption, production, and building resilient communities. My experience spans think tanks, the financial industry, and educational institutions, where I’ve contributed to impactful projects and honed my ability to deliver actionable insights.

• Sustainability Integration Intern

  Definity Corp - Full-time From September 2024 to December 2024

  rn• Supported the creation of sustainability reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancingrnaudit data accuracy.rn• Partnered with the ESG team to collect data on community investments and net-zero goals, reviewingrncertifications such as CDP standards.rn• Created and maintained KPI dashboards using Microsoft Suite, identifying trends and reporting anomalies tornsenior management.

• Research Assistant

  International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) Inc. - Part-time From June 2024 to August 2024

  • Analyzed sustainability data from over 100 articles on six VSS-compliant and non-compliant commodities,rnproviding strategic recommendations for improved practices.rn• Delivered concise reports to stakeholders and benchmarked socio-economic and environmental data,rnsupporting climate change and sustainability policy development.

• ESG Intern (Part-Time)

  Vosyn Inc - Part-time From June 2024 to August 2024

  • Collaborated with departments to design post-investment value creation plans for ESG reports, aligning withrnfirm-wide goals.rn• Integrated the GRI sustainability framework in the "Beyond and Above" report to meet investor expectationsrnand emerging trends.

• Research Assistant

  Canada Plastics Pact - Part-time From October 2023 to February 2024

  -Completed a literature review and critical analysis of 21 journal articles as part of research into consumer perception of recycled content in plastic packagingrn-Co-authored a paper that identified the key drivers of consumer perception and awareness of recycled content in plastic packaging, which was disseminated to various stakeholders across Canada

• Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability

  University of Ottawa From June 2025 to September 2023
• Bachelors of Science in Environmental Sustainability

  University of Alberta From September 2019 to June 2023

• Alternative Economic Monetary Systems

  BOKU University Issued August 2023 Show Credential

• Swahili
• English
• Turkish

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