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...
Politics 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved In Canadian Politics
1834 TALKS
57 minutes
2 years ago
Politics 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved In Canadian Politics
In this episode, "Politics 101: How Black Youth Can Get Involved in Canadian Politics,” we dive into politics and explore opportunities for Black youth to engage in government processes. Our guests for today's episode are Robyn Taylor and Josh Dadjo. Robyn Taylor works for Mayor Amarjeet Sohi as a Policy and Research Specialist and as the National Coordinator for the 1834 Fellowship. Josh Dadjo is a Director of Parliamentary Affairs at Senate Canada and a Public Policy PhD student. Tune in to...
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...
