Meet The #UPGSustainability Leaders
Meet the Nominees! You can vote for 1 person in each category (e.g. 1 person in Male and 1 person in Female) – and you can do this in every region. Please browse this site and get to know the #UPGSustainability Leaders. If you have questions for them, then please signup for updates so that you know when they will be available in a LIVE session so that you can ask them questions.
By the end of the campaign, two people from each region will win the most votes and will secure a place on the #UPGSustainability #JourneyToHurricane. And your VOICE matters: who would you be happy to vote for? Please scroll down and learn more.
Partial Polling Results
Last Updated: 00:00 on 1 August 2021
Total Voters: 2,537
Partial Results Podium
1st – 1119 votes
2nd – 1030 votes
3rd – 992 votes
* Please note that each Voter casts 2 votes: 1 woman and 1 man. And so the total number of votes is twice the total number of Voters.
Mikerlange Mondesir
| Mikerlange Mondesir #UPGSustainability Leader from Haiti. She is a dedicated medical doctor, deeply committed to promoting the health and well-being of underserved communities. Her advocacy focuses on SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 4 (Quality Education), and 10 (Reduced Inequality). Through her work and leadership, she aims to drive transformative change for a more inclusive and sustainable future for all. |
Vickania Turenne
| Vickania Turenne #UPGSustainability Leader from Haiti. She is a manager and sign language interpreter. She is working on a project named Coaching for Social Inclusion (CSI) focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 16 and 10, addressing violence and inequalities. Vickania is very passionate, dynamic and she is taking action to help her country move forward and make the world a better place. |
John Joseph
| John Joseph #UPGSustainability Leader from Haiti. He is a certified project manager with a great passion for Blockchain technology and sustainability practices. He wants to make its community a better place by focusing on SDG3: Good health and well-being. John loves to play chess, and enjoys listening to scientific podcasts. |
Dr. Numfor Solange
| Dr. Numfor Solange #UPGSustainability Leader based in United States. She is a U.S.-based Social Studies Educator and environmental specialist with a doctorate in Environmental Studies. She is HAZWOPER 40-hour certified and a certified UPG Sustainability Leader. Her research focuses on waste management, recycling (particularly end-of-life vehicles), resource recovery, and systems thinking. As founder of The Numfor Solange Foundation, she works to improve waste management through community sensitization, capacity development, and infrastructure support. She is a Climate Launchpad Japan 2022 finalist and a top 10 finalist for the 2022 African Green Grant Award. Dr. Solange is passionate about driving a circular economy and has presented her work at numerous conferences and published several academic papers. Her seven years in Japan fostered a strong cultural and environmental awareness, inspiring her to establish her foundation in Cameroon. |