About Chandelle O'Neil
They are a Sustainable Energy Engineer and Human Rights Advocate in Trinidad and Tobago. They have their Bachelor of Engineering (with distinction) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Guelph Co-op Programme, having worked in process engineering for waste reduction and improving efficiencies. They have worked in human rights advocacy for over 10 years and currently volunteer with CAISO Sex and Gender Justice, working on LGBTQ+ community engagement and outreach.
They completed their Post-Grad Diploma in Global Leadership, focusing on Regenerative Leadership from the UN Mandated University for Peace. They are also social entrepreneur with their enterprise, Mawu Energy Services, which supports energy efficiency, sustainable design, and resource management in residential and commercial buildings and properties. Additionally, they are the Caribbean Regional Member with the Youth Climate Justice Fund.