Alexandria Gonzales, She/Her/Hers
Tell us about yourself:
Hi everyone! My name is Alexandria (Alex) Gonzales and I am in my 4th year of Honours Life Sciences. I am from Burlington, so I’ve always observed Hamilton from a nearby perspective. It wasn’t until CityLAB SIR, however, that I fully immersed myself into learning more about the city. Between our trips to Hamilton landmarks and conversations with city staff, I’ve already learned so much (and look forward to more!)
Improving accessibility is at the forefront of what I want to accomplish in my future career. SIR has brought me closer to my goal by teaching me fundamental lessons of collaboration, dialogue, and project management. It’s also so fulfilling to work with students and faculty from different disciplines! I can guarantee that what I learn from SIR will carry into whatever I pursue next.
How is your project going so far?
My group is focused on identifying experiences and needs within transitional housing in Hamilton. From this, we plan on forming recommendations for the City, which they can use to refine their ongoing housing strategy. Between meeting with relevant stakeholders and narrowing our project scope, my group is steadily moving towards our final deliverable. What I love most about my group is our different backgrounds–be it in arts, sciences, or both! Our diverse perspectives allow us to tackle any issues head-on and in an equitable way.