2026 Dr. Victor Young Graduate Student Citizenship Award

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Chinedu Wisdom

Chinedu Wisdom is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a recent graduate of the Master of Science in management at Memorial University’s Faculty of Business Administration.

His research on corporate responses to climate risks in Newfoundland and Labrador’s resource sectors was rated “Outstanding” by external examiners, and explores how organizations can responsibly adapt to environmental uncertainty.

During his time at Memorial, Mr. Wisdom has been deeply involved in graduate student life and community leadership.

He has served as president of the Society of Black Graduate Students, been a faculty council representative, and a mentor and speaker at several Memorial events, all working to build belonging and amplify graduate student voices.

Beyond campus, he’s the project manager at CMFI N.L., the director of funding and strategy at TechNest Community, and an advisory board member with NewfoundHands, which supports newcomers, residents and other vulnerable populations across the province.

Across these roles, Mr. Wisdom is committed to ensuring that academic excellence translates into practical impact and that leadership remains grounded in equity, service and community.