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Sherena Hussain is a leading business professional, lawyer, emerging academic, policy maker, and media personality. She directs an investor led G7 initiative known as the Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program, a pioneering partnership with the Investor Leadership Network, a consortium of leading institutional investors committed to advancing global sustainability and long-term growth. 

Sherena has practiced tax and complex commercial law at McCarthy Tetrault LLP, worked at Infrastructure Ontario in its public-private partnership programs, and across several North American cities where she was actively involved in the execution of new business models. Sherena is frequently invited to provide business commentary and expert insights as a media guest on news outlets such as the CBC, CTV, National Post, TVO The Agenda, and The Canadian Press.

Passionate about advancing new business models and sustainable infrastructure investment in Canada and abroad, Sherena is a pioneering academic involved in the creation, development and delivery of actionable research catalyzing infrastructure development and innovative financing models. 

She holds a combined Juris Doctor-Master of Business Administration degree, Graduate Master Diploma in Real Estate and Infrastructure, and Bachelor of Business Administration. She is the recipient of numerous accolades including the Hennick Medal for academic excellence and multiple prizes in the areas of tax, contract, commercial/corporate, real estate, trust, and estate law. Sherena is finalizing her PhD (urban planning) at the University of Toronto in infrastructure financing and risk management.

As a daughter of Guyanese immigrants, Sherena strongly believes in elevating a diverse range of voices and perspectives in leadership and actively seeks opportunities for introduction to, and advancement in, business for women and people of colour. For her work in elevating inclusion opportunities, Sherena is recognized as a Champion of the Women Leadership Initiative for the Urban Land Institute, and emerging leader nominee for the Women Infrastructure Network.