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...
Voices for 2030: Youth Advocacy at the UN Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
1834 TALKS
25 minutes
1 year ago
Voices for 2030: Youth Advocacy at the UN Economic and Social Council Youth Forum
In this episode, Hermon Afowork discusses her experience attending the 2024 United Nations ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) Youth Forum at the UN Headquarters in New York City. As a delegate through the Major Group for Children and Youth, Hermon was part of the North America constituency, joining over 200 youth from around the world. She shares insights from her engagement with other young leaders on contributing to solutions for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sh...
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...
