Taihisa Hill-Guye
I am a Geography PhD student and earned my bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences from Southern Connecticut State University in Connecticut, USA, followed by a master’s degree in Earth Sciences with a focus on GIS from North Carolina Central University in, North Carolina, USA. Transitioning from physical to human geography, I spent the last six years as a licensed financial and investment advisor. Additionally, I obtained a diploma in Immigration Consulting from Anderson College in Canada.
My doctoral research seeks to explore potential correlations between immigrants’ countries of origin and their wealth in Canada, as well as how their settlement location impacts their wealth in the country. By examining these relationships, my main objective is to identify key factors influencing immigrants’ wealth accumulation (or lack thereof) within two decades of their arrival, and to mobilize knowledge towards government, financial institutions and other organizations who play an important role in the decisions of economic integration for immigrants. This interest was sparked by my observations as a financial advisor, where I noticed significant disparities in the wealth of immigrant clients.
My doctoral work is supervised by Dr. Peter Pulsifer, specializes in geomatics and cartography and is the Associate Director of the Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre (GCRC). Additionally, and Dr. Dipto Sarkar, whose speciality is in human and digital geography and GIScience, serves as my co-supervisor. Dr. Sheryll-Ann Simpson, a committee member, brings her expertise in spatial analysis, migration, place and citizenship.