staff

Jane Zhang leads product and systems work at CanAdapt at the Climate Risk Institute. She supports the design and coordination of digital tools that connect local governments, peer networks, and community groups working on climate solutions. Jane’s role sits at the intersection of product development, internal systems, and knowledge-sharing. She helps turn complex needs into…

Tara Earnshaw is CRI’s new Communications Specialist – a designer, strategist, and facilitator with a deep curiosity for making big ideas clear, actionable, and human. With an Honours Bachelor of Design in Communication and over 20 years of experience in brand-building and visual storytelling, she works at the intersection of systems thinking, design, and cross-sector collaboration…

Chris is a Software Engineer, devoting his skills to CanAdapt at the Climate Risk Institute.  He is a full stack developer, but has spent much of his time at startups and consulting focused on backend software engineering.   Chris is also serving his second term elected to local government in Squamish, BC, and is one of…

At the Climate Risk Institute, Niharika Bandaru is the Community Lead for CanAdapt, working on content strategy and Practitioner Network development. CanAdapt is an innovative network that fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective resilience building among climate adaptation practitioners across Canada. Niharika is a climate adaptation and sustainability professional with over six years of experience in public policy,…

Hala Al-Shooha is a Senior Training Specialist (Climate Resilience) with the Climate Risk Institute. She is currently a PhD Candidate in Environmental Planning at the University of Waterloo, where she is also completing an Interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in Climate Change and participating in the university’s Collaborative Water Program. Hala holds an MSc in Environmental Spatial Planning,…

Charlynne Robertson is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Project Manager at the Climate Risk Institute, where she leads Canadian-focused initiatives that strengthen coastal resilience and professional capacity for climate adaptation. She currently manages the development of the Coastal Communities Adaptation Toolkit and a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for Coastal Options Appraisal, and contributes…

Animesh Singh is a Climate Adaptation and Resilience Analyst with the Climate Risk Institute. He recently completed a Master of Environmental Science with a specialization in Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation at the University of Toronto, and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering from the City University of Hong Kong. Animesh has experience conducting climate risk and vulnerability…

Sneha is an Analyst specializing in Climate Adaptation and Resilience at the Climate Risk Institute. She recently graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Master of Climate Change program and brings knowledge and experiences in the field of climate change, particularly in the areas of climate adaptation, mitigation, climate science and education, climate equity issues, and…

Dilruba Fatima Sharmin is a Specialist in Climate Adaptation and Resilience (International) at the Climate Risk Institute, with over eight years of experience in climate adaptation and water security-related interdisciplinary projects. Her work covers socio-economic aspects, cost-benefit analyses, vulnerability assessments, climate change and migration, and the impacts of climate change on (critical) infrastructure. Her passion…

Santinah is a Buildings, Engineering and Infrastructure Resilience Analyst with the Climate Risk Institute. She recently graduated with a Master of Science in Building Engineering. She also earned a Bachelor of Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering, both from Carleton University. In her research she has aimed to advance the understanding and quantification of resilient buildings.…