Miranda is a fifth year Honours Life Science student with a focus in Environmental Science and Sustainability at McMaster University. Her academic interests include sustainability, conservation, biodiversity, the link between environmental health and human health, and fieldwork. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, hiking, being immersed in nature, and genealogy. She became interested in CityLAB through many of her courses where she learned how sustainability plays a critical role in our future and is a necessity to our society and economy. The CityLAB course has provided her with the opportunity to apply her knowledge of environmental issues and climate change towards creating a healthier Hamilton. Her favourite part of the city is the escarpment with all of its trails and waterfalls.