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Martine is an Administrative Assistant at the Climate Risk Institute. Martine holds a BA (Environmental Studies) from the University of Northern BC. She comes from a diverse background working in the legal field as well as the arts world. Martine works closely with the Manager, Corporate Operations in helping run the day-to-day project and management…

Megan is a Climate Change Adaptation Analyst with the Climate Risk Institute. She recently graduated from the Master of Climate Change program at the University of Waterloo; and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Wilfrid Laurier University. Megan is fascinated by the complex problem that is climate change and strives to piece…

As a Senior Climate Resiliency Specialist with the Climate Risk Institute, Samantha leads and supports projects and initiatives designed to advance sectoral, municipal, provincial/territorial, national, and international efforts on climate change risk, resiliency planning, implementation, and capacity building. She has over 10 years of multi-sector experience managing and implementing climate adaptation projects and policies in…

Jenessa is a Senior Project Manager with the Climate Risk Institute. A passionate and motivated climate change champion, Jenessa holds a master’s degree in Environmental Studies from York University with graduate diplomas in Environmental Sustainability Education and Business and Sustainability. She also holds a Bachelor of Education in Science and the Environment from the University…

Jazmin is a Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Analyst at the Climate Risk Institute. She holds a masters degree in Climate Change from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor’s degree in Community and Environmental Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her educational background and immigrant journey from Mexico to the U.S and now Canada have…

Alyssa is a Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Analyst with the Climate Risk Institute. Alyssa holds a Bachelor of Medical Sciences Degree from Western University and a Masters in Climate Change from the University of Waterloo. In addition to studying the complexities of climate change mitigation, adaptation, and governance in Canada, she has also volunteered with…

Daniela, Project Manager (International), Resilience and Climate Risk, is a professional civil engineer with over 8 years of experience that has included developing and managing water infrastructure, social development, climate adaptation and mitigation projects. She has worked in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment through projects funded and partnered by national and municipal governments and international agencies…

Megan Gereghty is a Climate Change Adaptation Planner with the Climate Risk Institute. As a Registered Professional Planner, Megan is passionate about climate change adaptation and resilient community development. Megan has experience and expertise in development, land use and policy planning projects. Her work focuses on the advancement of climate change adaptation training for planners.…

Claire is the Manager of Engagement and Communications with the Climate Risk Institute. Claire is currently supporting the development of the CanAdapt, including engaging Canadian professionals in climate resilience through CRI’s practitioner networks. Before joining CRI, she facilitated multi-stakeholder partnerships across southern Ontario with a focus on addressing complex regional ecological and climate change challenges.…