A new GenSea Voice: Introducing Jumanah

00:00:36: Hello, everyone.

00:00:37: And welcome to the GenC podcast!

00:00:39: My name is Jamana and I have the utmost privilege of hosting a podcast up until the end of November.

00:00:46: I'm really excited to bring you all along on a learning journey about different aspects of The Ocean its coasts in many people that rely upon them.

00:00:56: but before getting into any sort-of proposed plans for next few episodes i should probably take this opportunity to formally introduce myself be the main focus of this brief and quick episode.

00:01:09: So who is this person following up on The Great Work Of Previous Hosts so far?

00:01:15: I do have to give a shout out before we start getting into Who I Am, Tereya & Kami for their wonderful work!

00:01:21: It's a tough act to follow, but I hope you do well and help you all enjoy listening.

00:01:27: So as i mentioned my name is Jamana And uh...I had actually learned about the opportunity To Act As A Host for this podcast on an E-Cup or Early Career Ocean Professionals Newsletter through My Email!

00:01:42: so make sure that You definitely take a look at those things and find really great opportunities.

00:01:49: And speaking of joining, I'm actually joining you all here today in my tiny studio apartment in Reykjavik the capital city of Iceland as i start my phd journey and the faculty of life and environmental sciences at The University of Iceland.

00:02:04: It wasn't a particularly linear path to get here but one of the main things that remain consistent for me throughout my career so far was my interest in people and nature and my affinity toward caring for, learning from water in all of its forms.

00:02:26: I was very lucky to grow up and do much of my growing-up In the Great Lakes region of Canada and southern Ontario And this area actually is famous for holding some of the largest bodies freshwater.

00:02:38: if you didn't already know that The spaces these bodies are freshwater or just kilometers away from home town physical proximity and the many kinds of education I had received or have received over my life so far, for my family from my families traditions.

00:03:00: The close-family friends i have...and think a few particular very knowledgeable people that were so kind to share their wisdom with me throughout my life.

00:03:09: um in my university experience like all these people in these places have grown my understanding of the beauty of these places that I grew up in, but also many challenges that these geographies related to water and are so closely connected with face as well as people who rely on them.

00:03:29: And this sort of paradox between beauty and crises in some cases...but opportunity and inspiration had.

00:03:39: I had led me to an educational and professional career in ecology, conservation restoration working with community.

00:03:50: After a few years of working on the field really enjoying my work that i did and learning along the way just felt like it was still missing something!

00:04:01: I have this spark maybe couple year ago or even calling if you want.

00:04:08: Maybe an itch is a better word, or maybe its not actually.

00:04:11: Anyway whatever the words are I was physically drawn to ocean via internet search for marine biology related programs and found myself in the east coast of Canada.

00:04:26: There i spent couple years completing my masters in marine management And spent that time absolutely falling in love with migwangi or the atlantic provinces.

00:04:37: I was also learning about community reliance and resilience when it comes to coastal areas.

00:04:42: iIwas learning about data, knowledge information governance government.

00:04:48: It's a very enlightening time built in changed my perspective enriched perspectives.

00:04:56: the connections that had made and knowledge I gained during my time completing masters actually brought me learn about an opportunity here at the University of Iceland and to continue my research in my work, uh...and around coastal governance or coastal protected areas and management structures.

00:05:18: And I hope to use this time during my PhD to explore questions related to neoliberalism connect with and learn from nature, access it.

00:05:34: And I think this opportunity actually to take part of the podcast will be really helpful for that.

00:05:40: The ability for me continue conversations with colleagues friends and learned-from people doing very important work.

00:05:49: we'll able pull out my subject focusing on while also allowing me reconnected in a different way.

00:05:56: so I'm hoping to gain a lot from this podcast and i really hope that you all do as well.

00:06:02: And uh yeah, I think I've shared a lot here maybe more than I initially intended too but I guess that's what happens when you talk yourself alone in your room!

00:06:10: But anyway... That wraps up the introduction for myself before the podcast.

00:06:15: we have a lot to look forward to and should you wish?

00:06:20: Be sure to join in as we explore really interesting topics related to coasts and people And we hope to get those episodes out to you soon.

00:06:28: So stay tuned.