Yanqiu Hazel Deng
About Yanqiu Hazel Deng
Yanqiu Hazel Deng is a Sustainability Analyst at EcoVadis in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has a diverse background in research, fundraising, and environmental management, with experience at organizations such as Mintz Group, Wilderness Committee, and New York University.
Current Role at EcoVadis
Yanqiu Hazel Deng currently works as a Sustainability Analyst at EcoVadis in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her role likely involves assessing the sustainability practices of various organizations and providing insights to improve their environmental impact. She employs her expertise in environmental management to contribute to EcoVadis' mission of promoting sustainable business practices.
Previous Experience at Mintz Group
Before joining EcoVadis, Yanqiu Hazel Deng worked as a Senior Researcher at Mintz Group in Toronto. She held this position from 2020 to 2021, for a year. During her tenure, she honed her research skills and gathered valuable information that assisted in the investigative processes essential to the firm's operations.
Educational Background
Yanqiu Hazel Deng has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, with a minor in Spanish, from New York University, where she also focused on environmental and animal ethics. She completed a course in Environmental Management from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Additionally, she studied Classical Sanskrit and participated in the Columbia Language Exchange Program at Columbia University. She completed her high school education at Balmoral Hall School and Shenzhen Middle School.
Other Professional Experience
Yanqiu Hazel Deng has held various roles in organizations such as Wilderness Committee, Now You Know, Synergos, and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. These roles included responsibilities ranging from fundraising and research to grant writing and community outreach. She also held positions at New York University, including Treasurer and President of the NYU Generation Meditation group, and an Administrative Assistant role at the New York State Senate.
Personal Initiatives and Interests
Yanqiu Hazel Deng is active in environmental projects and practices yoga and meditation daily. During her school years in China, Canada, and the U.S., she initiated and participated in numerous environmental projects, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to sustainability. This personal dedication aligns seamlessly with her professional pursuits in sustainability and environmental management.