This episode features Yanique Williams, the Public Policy Manager for Uber Canada’s Western region, who transitioned to the tech sector after eight years in Canadian politics. She shares insights on navigating that shift, leading policy initiatives across four provinces, and driving national safety efforts focused on road safety, personal safety, and women's safety. Yanique also discusses her leadership in Black at Uber ERGs and her commitment to equity and community impact. Tune in for an im...
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This episode features Yanique Williams, the Public Policy Manager for Uber Canada’s Western region, who transitioned to the tech sector after eight years in Canadian politics. She shares insights on navigating that shift, leading policy initiatives across four provinces, and driving national safety efforts focused on road safety, personal safety, and women's safety. Yanique also discusses her leadership in Black at Uber ERGs and her commitment to equity and community impact. Tune in for an im...
Leaders of Today: Black Student Leadership in Public Policy
1834 TALKS
43 minutes
2 years ago
Leaders of Today: Black Student Leadership in Public Policy
In our second episode, we spotlight Black student leadership in public policy with our guest, Fariba al-Hassan. She's an 1834 alumna and co-founder of the Black Students in Public Affairs Association (BSPA) at Carleton University. The BSPA recently hosted a groundbreaking conference at the National Gallery of Canada, featuring speakers from the U.S Embassy and it had notable politicians like Minister Ahmed Hussen and MP Greg Fergus in attendance. Tune in to discover how Fariba's leadership an...
1834 TALKS
This episode features Yanique Williams, the Public Policy Manager for Uber Canada’s Western region, who transitioned to the tech sector after eight years in Canadian politics. She shares insights on navigating that shift, leading policy initiatives across four provinces, and driving national safety efforts focused on road safety, personal safety, and women's safety. Yanique also discusses her leadership in Black at Uber ERGs and her commitment to equity and community impact. Tune in for an im...
