Elaina Cox
About Elaina Cox
Elaina Cox is an Environment, Government and Industry Relations Intern Associate at TD Insurance in Toronto, Canada, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo and has a strong interest in Indigenous rights, environmental policy, and conservation methodology.
Work at TD Insurance
Elaina Cox has been employed at TD Insurance as an Environment, Government and Industry Relations Intern Associate since 2019. In this role, she focuses on promoting the Sustainable Development Goals through Canadian First Nations treaties. Her work involves engaging with various stakeholders to advance environmental welfare and policy initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Elaina Cox holds a Master of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, where she studied Sustainability Management from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Environmental Governance from the University of Guelph, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in environmental policy and governance.
Background
Elaina Cox has a diverse background in environmental advocacy and policy. She has worked in various capacities, including as an Order Picker at Giftcraft for three months in 2018 and as a Model Parliament Youth Delegate for the Ontario Government from 2016 to 2017. Her experiences have shaped her commitment to environmental issues and Indigenous rights.
Current Involvement and Leadership Roles
Elaina Cox is actively involved in several organizations. She has served as a Youth Advisory Council Member at the University of Waterloo since 2020 and as a Research Assistant since 2021. Additionally, she has been a Climate Leader with The Climate Reality Project since 2020. These roles reflect her dedication to environmental advocacy and community engagement.
Interests and Aspirations
Elaina Cox has a strong interest in Indigenous rights, environmental policy, and conservation methodology. She aspires to work with government, industry, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to advance environmental welfare. Her focus on these areas underscores her commitment to fostering sustainable practices and policies.