Name
Ricardo Dabydeen (he/him)
Position/Title
Partnerships Intern
Location
Brampton, ON, traditional territory of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
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Description
Ricardo Dabydeen is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo pursuing studies in Honours Urban Planning and specializing in Urban Design. Coming from an interdisciplinary background, Ricardo prioritizes sustainability and inclusivity at ICE to formulate meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations to build a clean energy future. He has achieved consecutive term distinction status in his program and is the Team Lead Ambassador for the Faculty of Environment at his university. Along with his strong academic performance, his experiences in academic writing and environmental design play a big role in supporting partnerships and maintaining strong communications with key partners at ICE. Ricardo possesses a deep passion for green architecture and regularly volunteers at shelters that support youth without adequate homes or resources to thrive. When he is not designing, he loves to be among nature and rev out his dirt bike on the track.