Taryn holds a Master of Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo, a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Environment from Brock University, and a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Assessment from Niagara College. Taryn is currently the Manager, Sustainability for Niagara College Canada, where she oversees the College’s Office of Sustainability and provides leadership in developing short- and long-term sustainability projects and initiatives to improve operations, services, and academic programs to minimize operating costs, affect greater utilization of resources to reduce overall negative environmental impacts, and increase education and engagement around sustainability issues.