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Tara Mahoney

Instructor
Climate Action

Tara Mahoney is a creative engagement practitioner, educator and researcher focused on the climate emergency. With over 15 years of experience in community organizing and a PhD in communication from 911³Ô¹Ï, she has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of public engagement for climate action. 

As the research and engagement lead at 911³Ô¹Ï’s Community Engaged Research Initiative (CERi), Tara has been at the forefront of innovative projects that bridge the gap between academic research and community-driven solutions. Most recently, she led a participatory action research project that engaged Canadians in evaluating the climate reporting of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), which culminated in the report Quiet Alarm: A Review of CBC’s Climate Reporting.

Prior to her role with CERi, Tara was the co-founder and creative director of Gen Why Media and the research fellow in climate change communications at the David Suzuki Foundation, where she authored the report .

Upcoming courses taught by Tara Mahoney

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Start DateWed, Sep 9, 2026
Area of StudyClimate Action
LocationOnline