Ziya Tong

Ziya Tong is an award-winning television personality, producer, and author, recognized for her extensive work in science broadcasting and her contributions to environmental advocacy. After hosting the CBC Television series ‘ZeD’ from 2004 to 2005, earning her a Gemini Viewer’s Choice Award nomination, Ziya Tong went on to establish herself as a distinguished television personality, producer, and author. Her early career also included roles as a reporter and senior producer for Orientation.com, a global internet news portal, before hosting CTV’s travel series ‘Island Escapes’ in 2006. Tong then transitioned to science media, serving as host and field producer for PBS’s national primetime series ‘Wired Science’ in 2007, produced in conjunction with Wired Magazine.

Through these roles and her extensive media work, she consistently aims to bridge the gap between arts and sciences, promoting a holistic understanding of the world and encouraging informed activism. Her multifaceted career demonstrates a sustained dedication to impactful communication and fostering a deeper public engagement with critical scientific and environmental issues.