In addition to a bachelor’s degree in geography and economics from McGill University, Melissa Garcia-Lamarca has just completed her graduate studies in economic and community development at Concordia University. Passionate about social justice, she devotes a great deal of spirit and time to various projects, all of which have the primary objective of improving the quality of life in her community. While studying at Concordia, among other things, she took an active part in the Sustainable Concordia Project, a student organization which aspires to make the university more helpful towards its student community. As a member of this organization, she in turn participated in fund-raising activities, problem solving, the assistance of students in difficulty, assessment and coordination, with the goal of making Concordia a more supportive campus. Her profound commitment to social justice has also led her to participate in different development projects including one in Buenos Aries, Argentina, and another in Canberra, Australia. She is currently working with four other people towards the foundation of a cooperative of specialized consultants which will carry out projects in sustainable development.