Project Steering Committee (PSC)
The Program Steering Committee (PSC) is responsible for the development and implementation of key policies and initiatives of TRANSECTS. It consists of the Program Director, Country Co-Directors, the Program Manager, Country Coordinators, Postdoctoral Fellows, the START Lead, the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Champion, and an Education Specialist.
PSC Members:
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Dr. Maureen G. ReedProgram DirectorUniversity of Saskatchewan |
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Dr. James RobsonCountry Co-Director - CanadaUniversity of Saskatchewan |
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Dr. Eureta RosenbergCountry Co-Director - South AfricaRhodes University |
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Dr. Erik AschenbrandCountry Co-Director - GermanyEberswalde University for Sustainable Development |
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Dr. Wendy JamesEducation SpecialistUniversity of Saskatchewan |
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Dr. John Boakye-DanquahEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion ChampionCity of Calgary andUniversity of Saskatchewan |
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Marlis MerryProgram Manager and Country Coordinator - CanadaUniversity of Saskatchewan |
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Dr. Mzukisi KusePostdoctoral Fellow and Country Coordinator - South AfricaRhodes University |
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Jana GengelbachPhD Student and Country Coordinator - GermanyEberswalde University for Sustainable Development |
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Dr. Parmveer SinghPostdoctoral FellowUniversity of Saskatchewan |
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Chloe CanningPhD Candidate and START Lead, 2025-2026University of Saskatchewan |










