Sustainability Programs Manager Appointed

Nickel Magazine, September 2007 -- Sophia Wong has joined the Nickel Institute as Manager, Sustainability Programs.

Formerly the Director of Education and Outreach for Engineers Without Borders Canada, Wong brings a passion for sustainable development to this new position at the Nickel Institute’s head office in Toronto.

She holds a Certificate in Adult Training and Development from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Guelph in Ontario. Also, with the Aga Khan Foundation in India, she received training in international development management.

While at Engineers Without Borders, Wong developed an education and outreach strategy, organized national and international conferences, and designed and facilitated training for engineers. She also has experience as an engineering design consultant in water and wastewater treatment with CH2M Hill Canada. She has had field work assignments in Latin America, Africa and India.

In her new position, Wong will provide in-house sustainable development training, education and support capacity and will manage the Nickel Institute’s sustainable development program under the direction of Bruce McKean, Group Director, Sustainable Development & Product Stewardship.

Photo: Jamie Veeneman for the Nickel Institute.

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