Eunice Tunggal, She/Her/Hers
Tell us about yourself:
Hi! I’m Eunice (she/her) and am currently in my 5th year of Molecular Biology and Genetics with an interest in pursuing work in public health or public health research. Because I’ve been focused on biology and in lectures for most of my university career, I really wanted a chance to work in an environment that would teach me more about policy and about engaging with the community in meaningful ways. I’m super excited that SIR has given this opportunity to work with diverse, yet like-minded peers on projects that can make impacts in the City of Hamilton– in real time.
How is your project going?
Team 3 is focusing on affordable rentals within the housing continuum and have learned a lot about the barriers that prevent housing from being affordable and accessible for the populations that need it. Factors including (but not limited to) funding, education, unclear definitions, policy and legislation, all contribute to the housing problems we see all along the continuum, but it is difficult to clarify what we need to prioritize within the scope of our work. We hope to engage meaningfully with stakeholders in order to gain more perspective on the housing crisis, and allow that to inform our approach to working on the affordable rental portion of the CoH’s Housing Sustainability and Investment Plan.