She holds a master’s in Public Policy from the National University of Singapore and a B. Soc. Sc. in International Studies with a minor in Law from the University of Ottawa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.