Committing Sociology beyond Academia
Committing Sociology beyond Academia: A Conversation with Drs. Jyoti Gondek and Guang Ying Mo
Date: February 24th, 10am MST, 12pm EST
Space is limited. If approved, registrants will be sent login details within 2 business days.
If you are considering how to apply your sociological training outside of the university setting, this webinar brings together sociologists with work experience in public facing roles.
Guests:
Dr. Jyoti Gondek, first Woman to hold position of Mayor of Calgary (2021-2025)
Jyoti’s leadership is defined by collaboration and vision. She brings together leaders from across government, industry, and community to drive meaningful progress on the issues that matter most — public safety, affordability, trusted services, and economic growth. Her calm, decisive approach in difficult moments, paired with bold, visionary action positioned Calgary for long-term success.
Her story is also Calgary’s story. Like so many, Jyoti chose this city as her home. She built her career here, raised her family here, and has dedicated her professional life to making Calgary a place where people thrive. Having completed a PhD in urban sociology, and 30+ years in both the private sector and public service, Jyoti brought a unique combination of skills and experience to the role of Mayor.
Under her leadership, Calgary took important steps to move forward — from forging partnerships that attract international investment, to tackling the housing crisis with innovative conversions and zoning reform, to investing in cultural spaces and recreation facilities that improve daily life.
Dr. Guang Ying Mo, Director of Research, Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University
Dr. Guang Ying Mo obtained her PhD in Sociology from the University of Toronto. Her research fields are organizational communication, collaboration and innovation, social support for underrepresented groups, and social media. Her expertise also lies in research design, mix-methods, and social network analysis. Prior to joining the Diversity Institute, she conducted research projects on organizational communication and technology use by underrepresented groups, such as older adults, adolescents, and caregivers of people with dementia. Her current work is focusing on entrepreneurship and employment equity for underrepresented groups.
Hosted by the Canadian Sociological Association's Public Engagement and Professional Concerns Subcommittee; Andrey Kasimov (Co-Chair), Tom Buchanan (Co-Chair), Elahe Neshadhossein (member).