Genome Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Jelene Pugoy as Program Coordinator. Ms. Pugoy brings with extensive professional experience, and focus on environmental and social sustainability.
A graduate from the University of Manitoba where she earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the Faculty of Architecture, , Ms. Pugoy previously worked as a coordinator at the Inuit Centre located in Winnipeg. During this time, Ms. Pugoy developed an interest in sustainability policy, and worked extensively engaging with Indigenous communities in western Canada.
Ms. Pugoy was born in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, and later moved with her family to Steinbach, Manitoba, eventually moving to Winnipeg (where she currently resides).
Pugoy will officially begin her position at Genome Prairie on July 17, 2023.
