Caroline is a columnist for L'actualité, Canada's leading French-language public affairs magazine, where she writes about climate issues. Her commentary has appeared in CBC-Radio-Canada, the Washington Post, Reuters, Al Jazeera and many other current affairs television, radio and written press media internationally and in Canada. She joined the climate movement in 2018, when she represented Canadian youth at the G7 summit in Charlevoix. Caroline holds a Masters in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of the National University of Singapore, where she majored in Economics.

Juliet holds a Master’s in Environmental Policy and Law (Specialty in Natural Resource Governance) from University of Eastern Finland and a Bachelor’s from Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland. She has several years of experience working with not-for-profit and charity organizations in such roles as program and administrative coordinator and project manager to create grassroots environmental and climate change awareness, especially in vulnerable communities. She is passionate about using technology as a tool to create awareness on climate change issues and a sustainable society.

Juliet is based in Ottawa. When she is not working, she spends time with family and making new friends.

With the CAN-Rac Secretariat, Alex leads our government relations work pushing for ambitious, robust and inclusive domestic climate policies at the federal and sub-national levels.

Alicia was born and raised in the Cowichan Valley on the west coast of Canada, and holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Victoria. Following her graduation in 2020, she has worked with environmental ENGOs, political campaigns, health authorities, and various non-profits.

Alicia currently works from her home office on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, in what is also known as Vancouver. When she isn’t working, you can find her exploring the trails and waters of the west coast, gardening in her backyard, or creating art.

Ami is guided by understandings of positionality, power dynamics, and privilege, and embodies a relational approach to social and climate issues. Throughout her work, she advocates for cross-partisanship in politics and increasing active citizenship and political literacy in the environmental youth space.

Deborah graduated with honours from Algonquin College, where she studied Executive Office Administration.

Deborah and her family live on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory in what is currently called Ottawa. In addition to her work at CAN-Rac, Deborah also owns her own company, Crafts and Impressions, and volunteers with the He Cares We Care not-for-profit organization where she provides administrative support and coordinates logistics for food rescues.

Emily holds a BA in political science and environmental studies from the University of Victoria. Emily resides in Victoria, on the stolen territories of the lək ̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. She enjoys icy ocean swims, forest meandering, and toying with creative endeavours.

Isabel holds a Bachelor of the Humanities from Carleton University and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School. In 2024, she was called to the bar in Ontario.

Isabel is based in Ottawa, on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin territory. In her spare time, she is a beginner triathlete, an avid baker, and an enthusiastic board game player.

Most recently, John was the BC Energy Transition Strategist for the David Suzuki Foundation, where he led the Foundation's work on LNG issues.

John has been a commercial organic farmer in coastal BC and now grows all of his household's food in the qathet region of BC's Upper Sunshine Coast on traditional Tla'amin territory. John also spent three years in the Buddhist monastery of Zen master and peace/environmental activist Thich Nhat Hanh in France.

Lauren was born and raised on the land of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Attawandaron, and Wendat peoples, in what is commonly known as London, Ontario. A graduate of Environmental Studies and Political Science at Mount Allison University in Mi’kma’ki (New Brunswick) Lauren first became involved in climate justice organizing through campus fossil fuel divestment campaigning, organizing Powershift youth convergences, and as delegate to COP 21 and 22 with the Canadian Youth Delegation. Passionate about ensuring we transition to a carbon neutral future in a way that works for all, Lauren is incredibly excited to be working with the Network to bring a Green New Deal to Canada.

Lauren currently resides in Ottawa, on unceded Algonquin territory; when she isn’t in CAN-Rac offices, you can find her organizing with Climate Justice Ottawa, reading a good book in her backyard, or at the nearest cinema.

Over the past few years, she has focused extensively on the issue of ecological inequality, both nationally and globally. She co-founded the nonprofit organization Black Eco Bloom in 2022 with the goal of promoting Black women’s leadership in the environmental sector and identifying solutions that can support the oppressed groups affected disproportionately by climate change throughout the world.

Leïla is also involved in various community organizations and associations dedicated to the development of Black communities in Quebec, focusing particularly on raising awareness and engaging youth and women in their communities.

Malaika now lives on the unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory, what is now known as Ottawa, where she is doing her undergrad in Environmental Studies at Carleton University. When she is not working or following climate/political news, you can find her exploring new places in Ottawa, spending time with friends, and connecting with the land.

Matthew is currently nearing completion of the Master’s of Education program, with a focus in Leadership and Policy, at the University of Ottawa. Combined with his experience auditing non-profit organizations, Matthew welcomes opportunities to educate and advise CAN-Rac’s members and allies with their financial administrative needs.

In ongoing efforts to reinforce work-life balance, Matthew enjoys travel planning, hiking in all-terrains, and board games.

With a Master’s in Environmental Management from Forest Research Institute of India, Pratishtha comes with several years of research, advocacy and implementation experience in the field of national and international forest, environmental and development policies, restoration, and climate change. She is passionate about the intersection of nature and sustainable development.

Pratishtha is based out of her home office in Toronto and enjoys hiking, travelling, practising yoga and cooking in her free time.

She has led efforts to advance climate justice and fostering more equitable climate decision-making spaces both nationally and internationally during her time at Youth Climate Lab, Global Center on Adaptation, UN Climate Change Adaptation Division, and on Parliament Hill. Soomin currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Starfish Canada and CPAWS Manitoba Chapter.

Soomin holds a Masters in Public Policy from the McGill Max Bell School of Public Policy and calls Tiohtià:ke (Montreal), Treaty 1 Territory (Winnipeg), and Busan, South Korea home. You can often catch her making zines or brewing new kombucha flavours.

Vicky is fluent in French and currently resides on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory in what is also known as Ottawa. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor adventures and tries with limited success to keep her plants alive.