DESTINATION NET ZERO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant, Sustainability and ESG Reporting
As a Senior Consultant in Delphi's Calgary office, Adam specializes in sustainability reporting & ESG disclosure. He helps Canadian corporate clients build enterprise value and competitiveness by integrating sustainability considerations into their corporate strategy. Adam is passionate about helping companies make data-driven decisions to become more prosperous and sustainable. He works with companies across the economy on materiality assessments, baseline ESG inventories, governance modeling, ERM integration, sustainability reporting, communication planning, framework analysis, and peer benchmarking.
Adam kicked off his career working for a few start-up companies in the food production space. After managing a vertical farming start-up, Adam started his own company manufacturing container farms, allowing for a plug-and-play farming solution for urban centres and helping to increase food sovereignty in Alberta. This inspired his love of business, and he went on to receive an MBA in Global Energy Management and Sustainable Development from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. After graduating, he joined the Corporate Sustainability faculty, teaching other MBA/EMBA's about sustainability reporting and ESG disclosure. He has also held environmental conservation positions within Alberta Parks and Recreational facility management for YMCA Calgary.
In addition to his MBA, Adam has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sustainable Development (Hons.B.A.) from the University of Toronto, with a focus on environmental science and public policy.
When not in the office, Adam can be found swimming, hiking, or driving his VW Westfalia camper van to hidden camping spots across Western Canada. His love of the outdoors, gardening, and nature drives his passion for sustainability, and he lives by the decree that you "leave the campsite better than you found it."
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Alex Carr heads up the marketing communications team at Delphi and its sister organizations within the constellation. She has more than 15 years of experience working with and for blue chip corporations, government and NGOs in Canada, Australia, Europe and the U.S. Alex has extensive expertise across the range of marketing communication activities, with a focus on advancing sustainability and the low-
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Partnerships
Job Titles:
- Technical Analyst at Delphi
As a Technical Analyst at Delphi, Andy works primarily on GHG analytics and quantification. He also assists in research and the development of reports for client projects.
Prior to joining Delphi, Andy worked as a research analyst at VWK Capital Management Inc. In this role he developed a keen understanding of a broad range of sustainable and cleantech industries. A recent graduate, Andy holds a dual degree in mechanical engineering and business from Western University and the Ivey School of Business, respectively. Throughout university, Andy tailored his academic projects and extra-curriculars towards his interest in sustainability. In a final project, Andy co-founded a green investment platform targeting renewable projects in developing areas which remains operational today.
Outside of work, Andy loves sailing, going for long walks, reading, and spending time with his family.
Born and raised in Kerala, India, Arjun holds a Bachelor of Arts specializing in Economics and Commerce from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai University. Upon moving to Canada in 2019, he completed a post-graduate certificate in Community & Social Service Management from Conestoga College and Sustainable Business Management from Seneca College where he explored UN's Sustainable Development Goals, Triple Bottom Line approach, Community Development, and conducted a capstone project for a zero-packaging grocery store based in Aurora.
Prior to joining Delphi, Arjun worked in various roles including managing the operations of an Agriculture based start-up to being a Youth worker during the pandemic to finally collaborating with a Toronto-based organization "Impact Zero", where he focused on developing their first Annual Impact Measurement Report. Arjun has also volunteered with several organizations like Sustainability Network, Strong Start Charitable Organization, OBSA, All Hands & Hearts and XRCVC.
Outside of work, Arjun enjoys playing Football (soccer), Badminton, volleyball and cricket, love spicy foods and enjoys watching movies!
As the director, Ben supports and manages client projects for Delphi's Green Economy Services. Ben has a diverse background in government, non-profit, and business, and has managed projects related to climate action, adventure tourism, and performance measurement frameworks. Ben has led organizations in the development of place-based food systems and the local food economy, as well the urban development process and resilient neighbourhood planning.
Ben has an MA in Environment and Management from Royal Roads University, where his research focused on the role of restaurants in the local food economy, and a BSc in Geography from the University of Victoria.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys exploring Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea with a bike and a pair of hiking boots.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Assistant With Delphi
Bolu is an Administrative Assistant with Delphi. She first joined the organization in October of 2022. As she loves lending out a helping hand in her personal life, she enjoys being able to incorporate that part of her life into her work life by helping members of the organization wherever she can. Along with a strong customer service background, Bolu also holds a Culinary Arts Degree from the Culinary Institute of Canada in Prince Edward Island.
Job Titles:
- Operations Coordinator
- Operations Coordinator to Delphi
Breanna is the Operations Coordinator to Delphi and the broader organization. Prior to joining Delphi, Breanna held a variety of administrative positions within the healthcare field and the private sector. She has a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa and a Graduate Certificate in office administration from Algonquin College.
Breanna enjoys spending time with her family and two cats.
Job Titles:
- Chief of Partnerships and New Initiatives
Bruce is responsible for Delphi's business development and sales for Eastern Canada. As Senior project advisor he provides strategic advice and oversight on sustainability and carbon with specific emphasis on regulatory and non-regulatory approaches to effect change in corporate and public behaviour. This work typically involves the development of strategies and approaches that integrate a number of high level organizational objectives such as; sustainability, program and policy development, technology investment, and performance management.
Prior to his current role, Bruce led Delphi's Health and Environment practice and was recognized as one of Canada's leading experts in the strategic integration of health and environmental issues. He has been a senior advisor to governments and companies on domestic and international policy initiatives focused on the mitigating environmental and social risks. He joined Delphi following over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector. In the final stage of his healthcare career, he was responsible for the quality and risk management programs and corporate reporting for two tertiary care teaching hospitals.
Bruce is a regular volunteer for local fundraising events for childhood cancer. He was the former Chair of the Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association.
Job Titles:
- Delphi 's Director of Sustainable Mobility
- Director, Sustainable Mobility
As Delphi's Director of Sustainable Mobility, Cara supports public and private sector clients in being drivers of change, both within their organizations and across the country. She brings to the table considerable expertise in energy efficiency and clean energy for the transportation sector. Combining her creativity and keen attention to detail, she assists organizations in identifying the approaches required to decarbonize their operations, and in developing the necessary tools to implement their plans. Whether you operate on roads or on rails, whether you move people or freight, Cara can help.
Over two decades, she has worked with a range of clients including federal and provincial government departments, municipalities, educational institutions and industry associations. She is well-versed in both the technical and policy aspects of transportation and seamlessly combines these elements to illuminate pathways to setting and achieving your goals. Outside of Delphi, Cara can be found teaching yoga classes and training for triathlons.
Job Titles:
- Senior Director, Climate Services
As Senior Director, Climate Services, Claire focuses on building a partnership with clients to help them navigate the complexity of a low-carbon transition. Claire has a strong background in climate change and sustainability consulting, working with clients in Canada, the US, the UK and Europe and focusing on GHG inventories, target setting, decarbonization, stakeholder engagement, reporting and disclosures and climate risk. She has worked across industries including Real Estate, Private Equity, Asset Management, Financial Services, Healthcare, Agribusiness, IT and Transportation.
Claire grew up in South Africa and gained an interest in sustainability and climate change through her travels, and through her love for the outdoors and nature, particularly the nature of her childhood. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology at McMaster University, followed by a year of teaching outdoor education in the UK. She returned to Canada to complete a Master's in Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo and then worked for two years in the sustainability field in Scotland before returning to Canada (again) and starting her consulting career. In past years she has worked for two smaller consulting organizations in Canada and also completed two years as Senior Manager of Climate Change at ERM, overseeing the Canadian climate change team. Claire has completed a number of courses in project management, consulting and climate risk and is certified in Sustainability and Climate Risk through GARP.
Claire is a mom to three young children and when not working, can generally be found convincing her family to join her on some new (generally rather ambitious) adventure. She loves to hike, camp, run, canoe trip, travel, and in recent years has started in the world of crossfit and triathlons.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Technical Analyst
Connor is a senior technical analyst serving as a specialist in emissions quantification, climate risk, and technical work related to sustainability.
Connor has expertise in corporate emission inventories for clients in the energy, retail, finance, and insurance sectors. He uses his experience with Excel and GIS to build models and perform data analysis for various applications, including decarbonization strategy, fuel lifecycle assessment, and scenario analysis.
Prior to joining Delphi, Connor worked with a UK start-up, performing research to understand the influence of carbon price on land-use in England.
Connor holds an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and a BSc (Hons.) in Environmental Science from Queen's University.
Outside of work, Connor enjoys running, cooking, and watching sports with friends.
Craig is the Operations Manager, supporting the Operations Director and the broader Delphi team. Prior to joining Delphi, Craig studied at Carleton University and worked in the field of aircraft de-icing operations. Outside of Delphi, he enjoys making music and spending time outdoors with family and friends
David is a Consultant at Delphi, focused on climate-related risk assessments, scenario analysis, and TCFD reporting.
David spent over 12 years in the upstream oil and gas industry as a geoscientist in various senior technical roles, including 7 years with the international energy major ENI SpA. His experience with numerous energy and resource development projects in 14 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America gave him a broad understanding of both the challenges and opportunities of the global energy transition. Combined with his expertise in geoscience, David brings a strategic and technical approach to helping organizations assess and manage climate risk and find opportunities in a low-carbon economy.
David holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Geophysics from the University of Calgary and a SCR certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals.
Outside of work, David spends his free time climbing and skiing in the Canadian Rockies with his family.
As a Delphi consultant, David supports and manages client projects for Delphi's Sustainability Services and Greenhouse Gas Management Services. David helps clients translate energy, carbon, and sustainability information into strategic decisions to advance corporate sustainability programming and carbon management.
David is a ‘sustainability chameleon' with six years of experience in the sustainability and carbon management field. David leads numerous corporate carbon inventories, contributes to sustainability strategy development, and helps clients improve their CSR Reporting practices. David also plays a key role in supporting Delphi's sustainability benchmarking services and supports client implementation of the Delphi Trident software. Prior to Delphi, David worked as a Sustainability Program Specialist at the University of Toronto Sustainability Office and as a Carbon Analyst at Zerofootprint Software, Inc.
David has an interdisciplinary educational background in environmental resource management and a Master of Arts degree, with a concentration in business and sustainability, from the University of Toronto.
In his spare time, David is an outdoor enthusiast, foodie, hockey lover, and wannabe traveler. He is also committed to creating a sustainable world outside of Delphi, and is a member of the executive team for Connecting Environmental Professionals Toronto.
Diana will be overseeing the day-to-day financial activities primarily focussing on invoicing and is also responsible for all aspects of financial reporting for all constellation companies.
Prior to joining Delphi, Diana was the Accounting Analyst for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, where she was responsible for the financial reporting, month-end and budget processes and leading the annual external financial audit.
Diana is currently working towards completing her CPA designation. She has successfully passed all the required exams and is now working towards finishing the final months of the required experience.
In her spare time Diana enjoys spending time with her friends, family and dog Bentley the Shih Tzu. She loves running, hiking, yoga and played university varsity soccer throughout her undergrad. Diana also loves to travel and is a huge football fan. Go Pats go!!
Job Titles:
- President
- Director for the All One Sky Foundation
- President of Delphi
As President of Delphi, Carol-Ann ensures Delphi is executing on its mission by aligning its expertise and services with evolving client needs and offering top-of-the-line sustainability solutions. Prior to this role, Carol-Ann led the Delphi Innovation and Cleantech team, which works with the private and public sectors to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of clean solutions, strategic planning, as well as technology road mapping and market scenarios. The team also leverages clean technology partnerships to deliver B2B programming for the GLOBE Series, which convenes the innovators and changemakers that aim to accelerate the clean economy.
Carol-Ann brings over 20 years of experience in clean innovation. Her international and multidisciplinary experience focuses on the environment/energy nexus, encompassing a broad range of issues including emissions trading, policy analysis and formulation, and program development; and clean technology assessment, development and commercialization.
Carol-Ann was formerly the Director of Offsets Development and Industry Relations for Climate Change Central, and a Policy Advisor in the Air Quality and Climate Change Branch of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. She has a PhD in Geography, focusing on wind power commercialization, and a Master of Science in Environmental Change & Management, from the University of Oxford.
Carol-Ann is a Director for the All One Sky Foundation, a not-for-profit, charitable organization established to help vulnerable populations at the crossroads of energy and climate change. Carol-Ann is a proud member of Canada's Clean50 for 2020, as well as the Clean16 for 2020 - the leader in her category. Beyond Delphi, Carol-Ann is fortunate to make the most of the Rocky Mountain activities in all seasons with her husband, teenage daughters and 3 dogs.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Senior Consultant at Delphi
As a Senior Consultant at Delphi, Eleanor is dedicated to helping clients address complex and emerging issues in the fields of climate risk and sustainable finance, while navigating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Eleanor built her expertise working at the Bank of England, the UK's central bank, where she established their internal approach to climate risk quantification, risk management, and disclosure. She also supported the Prudential Regulation Authority's regulatory initiatives, including the development of supervisory expectations on climate risk management and its approach to climate stress testing.
Prior to joining Delphi, Eleanor was a Manager at Deloitte UK, where she supported global financial services clients to quantify, manage and report on their climate-related risks, conduct climate scenario analysis, and develop and implement net zero strategies and transition plans.
Throughout her career, Eleanor has participated in several international regulatory and finance forums on climate, including the Network for Greening the Financial System (a consortium of central banks and regulators), and the UK's Climate Financial Risk Forum (a regulator-led forum of financial services participants). In these fora, Eleanor collaborated with international industry participants to develop and publish best practice approaches to addressing climate-related risks in the financial sector.
Eleanor holds a bachelor's degree in economics, a post-grad certificate in financial regulation and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Having recently relocated from the UK, Eleanor can be found enjoying city life (gigs, restaurants) and escaping to the great outdoors (hiking, camping and kayaking) in her new home of Vancouver.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Delphi Consultant
As a Delphi consultant, Erin supports client projects with technical and policy analysis in the fields of transportation, energy, cleantech, and agriculture. Erin has over ten years of experience in a wide range of environmental and energy-related issues.
Prior to joining Delphi, Erin worked for ICF International, where she specialized in greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification and verification across sectors (including energy, transportation, industry, and commercial/institutional), as well as GHG inventory development and mitigation assessment at a variety of scales from individual projects to the national level. In addition to her technical expertise, Erin has extensive experience in policy and program analysis and development in the areas of climate change, sustainable transportation, and energy.
Erin has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and a Master of Science (Bioresource Engineering) from McGill University. Outside of Delphi, Erin enjoys anything that gets her outside with her family, though she's never opposed to curling up with a good book.
Farr Fatemi is a director over 12 years of experience in the area of environmental impact assessment and quantification with a focus on life cycle assessments, greenhouse gas (GHG) and air emissions quantitative analysis.
Farr has significant experience in applying best-practice principles for corporate inventory and mitigation project accounting and reporting, per ISO 14064-1 and 14064-2 standards and WRI/WBCSD GHG protocols. Farr has worked on and managed a wide range of GHG and energy inventory projects for sectors including oil and gas, renewable energy, power generation and transmission, transportation, commercial and residential buildings, financial, manufacturing and retail, construction and information technology. Farr has also worked on the quantification and reporting of GHG reductions from various clean technologies applicable to many of the sectors mentioned.
Farr holds a master's degree in chemical engineering from Polytechnique Montreal, focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) and the ISO-14040 series standards. This approach screens and quantifies all types of environmental impacts (air, water, land) occurring throughout all the life cycle stages (i.e. raw material extraction, production, consumption and end of life) of a product or service. Farr holds a second master's degree in civil/environmental engineering from Dalhousie University focused on water/wastewater treatment and groundwater remediation, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering (structural). Prior to his master's studies, Farr worked for two years as a process engineer and environmental engineer-in-training in a major consulting firm in Atlantic Canada, where he worked on water/wastewater treatment projects and conducted phased environmental site assessments.
Farr speaks English, French and Persian. Beyond Delphi, Farr enjoys travelling, arts and culture.
Francesca Evans is an Intern Analyst at Delphi, offering support in projects and filling in the gaps as needed. Francesca is enrolled in a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
Prior to joining Delphi, Francesca worked over the summer at the UPEI Center for Climate Change and Adaptation. Her work involved conducting research on coastal erosion and precision agriculture in PEI via drone mapping technology. Francesca earned her advanced drone pilot license over the course of that term. Francesca strives to build a career in sustainability and climate change mitigation.
In her free time Francesca likes to draw and animate, often finding any chance she can to include a fun doodle in her notes.
Job Titles:
- Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability
Garrett is a seasoned financial service professional with a passion for creating a flourishing and sustainable finance sector that is socially just. As Director of Sustainable Finance, Garrett's focus is to navigate his clients through the complex and everchanging landscape that is sustainable finance.
Throughout his career Garrett has worked for multiple financial institutions and insurance companies in various roles and departments. His breadth of experience and knowledge enables him to tackle problems from multiple angles and generate creative and comprehensive solutions. One of the biggest challenges he has been investigating is the intersection of finance, regulation, sustainability, and innovation and the transition to an environmentally and socially balanced economy. While working towards his Masters, he analyzed the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) material indicators into the credit risk management process. Through his analysis he discovered multiple risks and opportunities that the financial sector will face on the path to net-zero.
Prior to joining Delphi, Garrett was ESG project lead for one of Canada's largest credit unions. This undertaking culminated with the organization becoming only the second Canadian credit union to obtain an ESG rating. Their Inaugural ESG rating of 18.6 low risk was nothing short of excellent and demonstrated that they were among the most socially conscious financial institutions in Canada.
Garrett holds a Master's Degree in Management from the University of British Columbia and a Chartered Insurance Professional designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.
When Garrett is not assisting his clients traverse the complexities of the sustainable finance world; you will find him in enjoying the beautiful Okanagan Valley with his wife and daughter.
Job Titles:
- Analyst at Delphi
- Analyst, Corporate Sustainability
Ghannush Nithiy is an Analyst at Delphi, primarily supporting the Corporate Sustainability team and Clean Tech initiatives. Prior to joining Delphi, Ghannush worked in sustainable finance, focusing on ESG due diligence, corporate sustainability strategy, and biodiversity risk research. Moreover, as a Social Impact Consultant, he has experience guiding non-profit organizations and social enterprises in achieving their strategic objectives to create positive social impact within Canada.
With a deep-rooted passion for environmental conservation and a keen interest in the business world, Ghannush pursued his education at the University of Waterloo, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Environment and Business and eventually his Master of Environment and Sustainability from Western University. His academic background is an added layer in his commitment to developing a meaningful balance between sustainability and business, two streams that can and must coexist.
Outside of his professional commitments, you can often find Ghannush dedicating his time to his passion project, Yannai, where he leads efforts to establish a traceable and transparent supply chain for ethically and sustainably sourced apparel. Additionally, he enjoys pursuing his adventurous side, whether it's scaling the walls of a rock-climbing gym or exploring the great outdoors on a hike. He also loves trying new foods, so please send him all your favorite food recommendations.
Job Titles:
- Operations Coordinator
- Operations Coordinator to Delphi
Halima is the Operations Coordinator to Delphi and the broader organization. Prior to joining Delphi, Halima held administrative and coordination positions in the consulting and not-for-profit spaces. She holds a Diploma in Computer Programming from Algonquin College and is currently pursing her Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute.
In her spare time Halima volunteers with youth, enjoys cycling, visits local cafés, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Analyst
- Analyst at Delphi
Hannah is an Analyst at Delphi, focusing on Cleantech & Innovation. Hannah is enrolled in a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mathematics & Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, both at Queen's University.
Before joining Delphi, Hannah was active in sustainability efforts at Queen's. She has done climate policy and life cycle assessment research with Dr. Warren Mabee and she was Sustainability Officer for Queen's Machine Intelligence and Neuroevolution Design, the largest engineering design team at the university. She also co-founded a startup called netzero which is building an app to track personal carbon footprint and will pilot on Queen's campus in Fall 2021.
Outside of Delphi, Hannah enjoys time spent outdoors and trying new recipes.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant at Delphi
Based in Vancouver, Hayley is a Consultant at Delphi. She provides technical, research, and analytical support for the sustainability team, specializing in sustainability reporting, ESG metrics related to disclosure, and various corporate strategy engagements.
Hayley holds a Bachelor of Science specializing in Kinesiology from Queen's University and a host of certificates from the University of Toronto and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council where she explored Climate Change Policy and Practice, Sustainable Water Management, and Sustainable Tourism.
Prior to joining Delphi, Hayley worked for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, where she focused on destination stewardship and sustainability projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Outside of work, Hayley enjoys hiking, cooking, and exploring Vancouver and greater BC.
Environmental engineer with over seven years of experience in the environmental and sustainability field, providing strategic, technical, and analytical support to implement corporate sustainability strategies.
Working as an environmental engineer/analyst in the manufacturing industry (mainly in the automobile sector) Hina has experience with GHG inventories (quantification, validation, and verification), supported corporate reports such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), managed environmental indicators and environmental management systems (ISO 14001 certifications and WCM - World Class Manufacturing methodology), oversaw environmental compliance and licensing, planned and implemented projects on-site to reduce environmental footprint, and developed and conducted environmental awareness campaigns and training sessions.
Hina has an extensive educational background. A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Universidade Estadual Paulista followed by a graduate diploma in renewable energy and energy efficiency from Universidade de Sao Paulo, and another graduate diploma in Business Management - green business management and sustainability from Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU (with distinction). Nominated Valedictorian student to represent all KPU's graduates at the Spring 2021 virtual ceremony. Currently pursuing a master's degree in sustainability management at Sustainability Management School to be completed in December 2021.
Hina speaks English and Portuguese and enjoys traveling, hiking, and taking pictures of nature.
Job Titles:
- Senior Analyst
- Senior Analyst at Delphi
Isla Milne is a Senior Analyst at Delphi, providing research and analytical support for the sustainability team. She holds degrees in science (M.Sc. Environmental science from Queen's University), and policy (M.Sc. Environmental Policy and Regulation from the London School of Economics), and has worked as a research assistant and lecturer in the business department at McGill University. Her previous research includes tracking evolving ESG risks as they relate to business risks/opportunities, in-depth analysis of environmental policies, and climate-related data collection in remote areas of Kenya. In a previous role, she conducted market research for emerging green technologies at Green Center Canada, whose mission is to accelerate chemistry solutions that advance both the economy and the environment. She won an excellence in teaching award as a lecturer for "Strategies for Sustainability" at McGill University and is a social entrepreneur in her hometown of Kingston.
Isla is an outdoor enthusiast, retired rower, coffee lover, "runner" (more like a slow jogger), and a local CSA supporter. She is a mom of two boys who love dirt, water, and adventures (big and small).
Job Titles:
- Director
- Instructor for the Carbon Accounting and Management Course at the University of Waterloo
Jade is an Environmental Science & Climate Change professional possessing 17 years of experience in the environmental sustainability sector including 12 years in the climate change and sustainability portfolio within the municipal government sector. Her accomplishments include leading and managing a range of corporate and community climate change adaptation and mitigation plans, conducting greenhouse gas inventories, climate risk assessments, carbon budgets, green development standards, urban forestry and biodiversity strategies, overseeing low carbon capital infrastructure projects, implementing environmental policy, applying a climate equity lens in strategy, public, stakeholder and indigenous engagement, developing community outreach programs, creating indicators for tracking and monitoring, and reporting corporate and community progress.
Jade holds a Masters in Environmental Applied Science and Management and a BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science.
In addition to her role at Delphi, Jade is also a course instructor for the Carbon Accounting and Management Course at the University of Waterloo where she is helping to teach the best practices in GHG measurement and management, emission reduction and target-setting strategies.
Jades has a deep passion for trees and nature, and while she brings this into her climate change and sustainability work, she is also currently serving as President of the Ontario Urban Forest Council a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping its members advance the protection and enhancement of the urban forests across Ontario. Other volunteer roles Jade holds include as a Conference Board member for Forests Ontario and Provincial Envirothon judge. When she is not working or volunteering, she will be found somewhere in nature with her partner, her dog and her horses either hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, or cross-country skiing.
Job Titles:
- Marketing & Communications Specialist
Jennifer's intrinsic belief that social justice and climate justice are wholly intertwined has culminated in her joining Delphi and CBSR as a Marketing & Communications Specialist.
Jennifer has a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from UBC, as well as a Master of Arts in Intercultural and International Communication from Royal Roads University - both of which inform her intersectional and holistic communication practises.
She is a strategic storyteller and self-proclaimed word wizard who has worked across industries that include clean energy, academia, broadcasting, and journalism.
Her perpetual curiosity and appreciation for the human condition and climate resilience fuels her to always cultivate meaningful work.
Jo Ah Yow is currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Green Business Management and Sustainability at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Originally from Mauritius and fluent in French and English, Jo has held a variety of sales roles in both Mauritius and Canada.
Jo's interest in sustainability and addressing the root causes of climate change stems from studies and work in disaster relief. Jo holds a BSc (specializing in Disasters, Reconstruction, and Development) from Coventry University in the UK, and worked in Haiti, Ecuador, Nepal, and the Philippines for All Hands & Hearts, a volunteer-powered non-profit that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters.
Job Titles:
- Analyst
- Analyst at Delphi
Joe De Sousa is an Analyst at Delphi, providing support for the corporate sustainability team. He is a young sustainability professional with two bachelor's degrees (BA in Honours Business Administration and BSc in Biology with an Honours Specialization in Biodiversity & Conservation). Joe spent his early career working with emerging tech start-ups in the travel and tourism, healthcare, and cleantech industries. His academic research experience was heavily focused on the circular economy and climate adaptation strategies. Joe has a deep passion for ESG topics and wants to build a career in climate justice and community development solutions.
After being a varsity cross country and track & field athlete in university, Joe's interest in fitness has continued with yoga, cycling, and running. As a queer person, Joe is very passionate about 2SLGBTQIA+ topics and other equity advocacy issues.
Job Titles:
- Senior Analyst, Innovation and Cleantech
Joseph is involved with environmental projects, innovation, collaborations, and networks across Canada and the European Union. As a Senior Analyst within Delphi, Joseph provides technical, research and analytical support to projects and proposals involving Innovation and Cleantech.
As an Analyst within the European Commission Joint Research Centre - Competence Centre on Technology Transfer, Joseph gathered an understanding of the innovation ecosystem and technology transfer and commercialization process. He has experience in meeting and presenting results with multiple stakeholders from diverse sectors such as industry, academia, government, and NGOs across multiple countries.
Joseph holds a double degree MSc in Environmental Sciences from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Copenhagen focusing on Environmental Management and Climate Change. He also holds a BSc in Zoology from the University of Calgary.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Operations
Karen Mason heads up the Shared Services Team at Profoundry including Operations, HR, IT and Admin. Over her career, Karen worked in IT at a large multinational organization in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe, worked for Canadian crown corporations in program leadership, and lead operations for a small and scaling business. Two highlights have been: the opportunity to travel extensively; and the hands-on management of a small and growing business while wearing many hats. Karen has gained experience in a wide range of industries - most significantly in telecommunications and professional services.
Karen holds her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary.
Karen has volunteered extensively over the years for various organizations and is currently supporting the goal of ending blood cancers working with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Karen loves to entertain, travel, ski, hike, and bike almost always enjoying good visits with friends and family at the same time.
As a consultant within Delphi's Calgary office, Kristine spends a large portion of her time working on Delphi's innovation and cleantech portfolio. She helps clients better understand their technology challenges and how cleantech solutions can help meet their business and sustainability needs.
Kristine has previously worked in Alberta's cleantech development ecosystem as a technology scout and client advisor with Kinetica Ventures - an energy technology accelerator based in Calgary. She also has experience working in other industry sectors including manufacturing (Michelin North America and Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing), oil and gas (Suncor Energy Inc.), and power generation (Nalcor Energy Inc.). Her roles and experiences have ranged from project and change management to regulatory affairs and environmental/emergency response system design.
Kristine holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Collaborative Master's in Applied Sustainability from Queen's University. Kristine's Master's thesis focused in the area of industrial energy efficiency technologies.
Born and raised in the small fishing village of St. Brendan's, an island off the east coast of Newfoundland, Kristine attributes her rural upbringing for her love of nature. It also gave her an appreciation for being self-sufficient and making sustainable choices. When not in the office Kristine can be found hiking, scrambling, and skiing. She loves a good backcountry hut and believes in the power of hot chocolate. Kristine is an active member of the Alpine Club of Canada's Access and Environment Committee, a leader with the Girl Guides of Canada, and founder of Work For Home, a project designed to promote entrepreneurship and innovative thinking in rural schools and communities.
Laura is a Senior Policy Consultant at Delphi, providing research, analysis, and strategic support to a range of clients across diverse sectors on the topics of Environmental and Climate Change policy.
Prior to joining Delphi, Laura worked for Imperial Oil in a variety of technical and leadership positions. Most recently she was the Environmental & Regulatory Lead for the Nanticoke Refinery where she oversaw compliance to environmental legislation and supported the business in identifying focus areas to improve environmental and sustainability performance. Laura has broad experience in interpreting and implementing environmental policies, with a focus in the areas of air quality, air emissions management, and GHG emissions, and enjoys combining her technical background and policy proficiency to assess the impact of regulation on industrial operations, identify mitigation pathways and strategies, and quantify emissions reductions.
Laura has a Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from the University of Guelph and has completed courses in Climate Policy & Corporate Responses, and Leading Transition to a Circular, Climate Positive Economy.
Outside of work Laura can be found camping, hiking, canoeing, or cooking up tasty new plant-based recipes.
Job Titles:
- Manager, Digital Marketing
Having worked with GLOBE Series since 2016, Lisa became part of Delphi's marketing team in 2018. She enjoys deep dives into the technical and narrative aspects of sustainability leadership through Delphi's blog and keeps our network engaged with her finger on the social media pulse. Her past work in database management and b2b informs a unique and curated marketing perspective across sectors. Other areas of special expertise include content editing, e-marketing, excel spreadsheet magic, event app infrastructure, and eating palak paneer up to 5 times a week.
Lisa has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology & English Literature from UBC, graduated from SFU's nationally recognized The Writer's Studio, and is certified by RED Academy in Digital Marketing. After 8 years in the legal sector, Lisa loves working in a space that celebrates innovation and passion as the best tools to achieve a sustainable future.
The psychic offspring of David Foster Wallace and one of those dipping bird toys, Lisa's love of words is only surpassed by her singlemindedness. A life-time Vancouverite, she lives metres from the seawall with her partner, two cats, and their electric Nissan Leaf.
Marne is responsible for supporting sales, sponsorship, and business development across our group of organizations as well as contributing to the delivery and management of partner initiatives. Marne brings a wealth of event experience to her role, serving as a member of the GLOBE program and partnerships teams since 2013.
Marne has a Master of Philosophy in Environment and Development from the University of Cambridge and an undergraduate degree from Queens University.
In her spare time, Marne is a sports enthusiast and enjoys keeping active through running, hiking, and spending time with her family of five in beautiful North Vancouver, B.C., the traditional, ancestral, and unceded traditional territory of the Squamish Nation.
Job Titles:
- Senior Director, Carbon Management & Sustainability
Matt found his way into sustainability through a pair of skis. After dropping out of engineering school for a ski bum's #vanlife (before hashtags were even a thing), he became increasingly aware of how our understanding and consumption of energy and resources shape our relationship with the economy and environment. Since moving to Canada to finish school, he has built a career integrating sustainability, design thinking and cross-sectoral innovation into business strategy and operations. As a Senior Director at Delphi, he advises many of Canada's leading public and private sector organizations on sustainability and climate strategy, with a focus on the intersection of energy, technology, land and food systems.
Matt has over 17 years of experience in sustainability, working with both global 500 and SMEs in the energy, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and tourism sectors. Prior to joining Delphi, Matt was Director of Sustainability for Imaginea Energy, leading strategy efforts associated with and the development and production of clean hydrocarbons that support a circular economy. He is recognized as one of Canada's leading experts on energy system decarbonization and life cycle carbon intensity of energy products.
Matt holds a Master of Environmental Design degree from the University of Calgary, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Resource Systems from the University of British Columbia. He is also an Energy Futures Lab Ambassador, supporting the Lab's efforts to deliver the energy system innovation that will enable Canada to compete in a net-zero world.
Megan's career and organizing efforts over more than a decade have largely centered on sustainability projects and programs in the context of complex social, administrative, and technical systems. As a Consultant with the Delphi she brings her experience in project management, facilitation, strategic planning, research, and report writing to both internal and client-facing projects.
Before taking on her current role, Megan was the inaugural Executive Director of one of Delphi's sister organizations, Leading Change Canada, a national non-profit activating youth and young professionals to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon and socially just economy. In the decade prior to joining Leading Change she held positions with McGill University's Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM) where she led sustainability and social economy files, the Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI) managing global applied research projects in the electricity sector, and was Chair of the Sierra Youth Coalition's Executive Committee.
Megan holds a BCom with a Major in Labour Relations from McGill University and a Masters in Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo's School of Environment, Enterprise, and Development (SEED). She is a certified Environmental Professional (EP) specializing in communications and public awareness.
Outside of work hours Megan enjoys browsing used bookstores, transforming clay on a pottery wheel, running long distances, and seeking out epic vistas in the Pacific Northwest with her partner and son. She also dabbles in cartooning and has lofty aspirations of one day being published in The New Yorker (or at least winning the caption contest)
In a time of unprecedented change to the Canadian climate policy landscape, Melissa joined Delphi as the Director-Policy to help clients make sense of it all. Based in Toronto, she provides policy advisory and analytical support across numerous sectors. With nearly a decade of experience as a project manager and policy advisor, Melissa has expertise in climate policy, carbon markets, policy evaluation, and GHG regulatory development across North America and internationally.
Prior to joining Delphi, Melissa was a Senior Policy Advisor with the Climate Change and Energy team at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) where she was engaged on a diverse set of issues ranging from climate and energy policy development at all levels of government, to renewable energy and sustainable housing in the Arctic, to the international climate change negotiations. She has participated in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations since 2009, supporting government, civil society, and industry participation. She also worked as the Research and Project Manager at the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Melissa has a Master of Political Science with a focus on Global Environmental Policy from the University of Western Ontario.
Outside of Delphi, Melissa enjoys subjecting her friends and family to new recipes, and getting lost exploring new places. She and her husband are currently working together on a children's book on climate change.
Michaël Osman's career spans across multiple industries and countries, where he has excelled in strategic consulting and change management. With a keen eye for delivering successful projects and fostering strong client relationships, Michaël has proven himself as a valuable asset in the field.
Michaël's diverse experience extends to policy analysis, demonstrated during his tenure as a lobbyist for donor-advised funds where he executed a successful lobbying strategy resulting in the replacement of lost funds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, Michaël has previous worked in civil aviation policy and consulting in the aerospace sector.
Complementing his professional achievements, Michael holds a Master of Public Policy from SciencesPo Paris and a Bachelor of Commerce in Organizational Behaviour from McGill University. He has garnered expertise in sustainability consulting, environmental assessments, and sustainability audits through internships at McGill University and The Melbourne Institute. Outside of his work, Michael is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as sustainability. In his leisure time, he enjoys exploring new biking routes and immersing himself in different cultures, having lived, worked, or studied in various cities worldwide.
Michaël is a dual French-Canadian citizen, and is currently based in Paris.
Mike leads Profoundry, an innovative collective of like-minded organizations that includes Delphi, GLOBE Series, CBSR and Leading Change Canada. Their combined mission is to identify, connect, and support the global community of change makers so that, together, they can build a sustainable, prosperous, and socially just future in a generation. As CEO, Mike is responsible for Profoundry's strategic direction, growth, and impact.
For over three decades, Mike has advised senior executives, domestic and international leaders, corporations, and governments on how to create long-term value by addressing environmental, social, and economic risks and opportunities. He is a sought-after speaker and has presented to numerous corporate boards and at some of the most prestigious sustainability conferences and events in and outside of Canada.
Mike is also the co-founder of two not-for-profit organizations: the Climate Reality Project Canada and Leading Change Canada. He regularly engages and mentors emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference.
Mike was named to Canada's Clean50 for 2016 as well as Canada's Clean16 for 2016. He holds a Master of Environmental Engineering degree from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from Queens University.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys mountain biking, playing hockey and golf, and experiencing what the world has to offer with his wife and two sons. I would change to Profoundry is a collective of like-minded sustainability and climate experts that includes Delphi, GLOBE Series, CBSR, and Leading Change Canada.
Job Titles:
- Specialist, Digital Marketing
Monica is a travel, crafting, and digital marketing enthusiast. She loves being able to blend creativity with analytics. This definitely comes in handy when tasked with developing innovative marketing strategies and drafting reports. She holds a bachelor's degree in International Business during which she studied in Ottawa, China and Thailand. Monica has a natural curiosity and desire to learn which helps her thrive in dynamic setting. Currently her specialties are social media, SEO, and marketing strategy but she's constantly honing new skills, so who knows if that will hold true next year.
Off the clock Monica loves bullet journaling, having picnics in the park and planning her next trip.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant at Delphi
Nimrah is a Consultant at Delphi focusing on GHG quantification and mitigation, ESG strategy, and sustainability reporting.
Prior to joining Delphi, Nimrah worked in a wide variety of industries ranging from oil and gas, fertilizer to food manufacturing. More recently, Nimrah worked at Nestle Waters North America where she helped to implement lean six sigma techniques to improve productivity and reduce waste. She also conducted extensive data analysis to monitor progress of lean projects and report on performance and sustainability metrics. Additionally, Nimrah also volunteered at the BC Council for International Cooperation through which she worked with the City of Kelowna to help them report on their progress towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Nimrah has a M.Eng. Chemical Engineering degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC). As a graduate student, Nimrah was a research fellow at the UBC Data Science for Social Good program. Through this project, she modelled GHG emissions from passenger vehicles within the City of Surrey using the R language. Nimrah also has a B.Eng. Chemical Engineering from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and is fluent in two languages - English and Urdu.
Patty Zhao joined the company as a Financial Analyst within the Finance team. She is responsible for day-to-day financial activities and reporting.
Prior to joining the company, Patty accumulated 10 years' experience in accounting and financial auditing. She dedicated over six years to her role as a Lead Accounting Analyst at GE Digital Shanghai, and her career started as an Auditor in Mazars accounting firm.
Patty holds a Master's degree in Science in Management from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, and she is currently pursuing her CPA designation through McMaster University's online program.
Originally from China, Patty started on a new chapter in her life by relocating to Canada in late 2021. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Phil brings to Delphi a technical skillset developed through an education in chemical engineering and experience with environmental technologies and processes. He previously worked on projects for the Ontario BioCar Initiative while researching biodegradable plastics at the University of Toronto. He also gained experience in the scale-up of clean processes while working at Vale's hydromet nickel processing plant in Argentia, NL.
Phil has a Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University. He most recently completed a Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Development at the School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Lead and EA to the President and CEO
Rachael is the Administrative Lead and EA to the President and CEO, and also provides administrative support to the broader organization. Prior to joining Delphi in 2011, Rachael held administrative positions within the health and wellness sector and Carleton University. She holds a BA in English Literature from Carleton University.
Rachael enjoys gardening, upcycling, and spending time at her family's farm.
Job Titles:
- IT Manager
- Business Enablement Manager
As IT Manager Randi is responsible for IT strategy, systems, and data management for Delphi and its sister companies. Prior to joining Delphi, Randi was responsible for all things IT and Data related for the subsidiary of a national healthcare organization.
Throughout her career Randi has gained experience in finance, business analysis, business process improvement, project management, system implementation, and data management, which she firmly believes all contribute to her keen ability to understand business needs and match them with the right solutions.
Outside of work Randi can be found volunteering with local charities, enjoying live music, and spending time with her daughter, husband, and two cats just outside of Ottawa.
Job Titles:
- General Accountant
- Member of the Finance Team
Rasha Faddoul is a member of the finance team. She joined the company as a General Accountant, She has accounting experience accumulated from different roles in various countries. Rasha loves what she is doing and continually tries to keep developing herself and gain more experience.
Rasha is currently working towards her Small Business Accounting at Algonquin College, which will be completed in August 2022, has a mini-MBA of Science in Financial Management from Lazar ski University and a Bachelor of Banking & Insurance at Damascus University.
Rasha lives in Gatineau-QC with her husband, son, and daughter. She enjoys quality time with her family and friends. She also loves doing crafts and started her own project in 2021. She enjoys adding love and warmth to handmade decorations and gifts.
Rasha was raised in Syria and later arrived in Canada in 2018 where the new chapter of her life began.
Rory is a graphic designer and artist based in Montreal, QC. His experience to date includes social media graphics, reports, print materials, icons, infographics, and logo/brand design. Prior to joining Delphi, Rory primarily did graphic design for organizations in the music industry. Rory has a Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environment & Sustainability from the University of British Columbia and a Graphic Design Diploma from Concordia University. He enjoys that his work at Delphi and CBSR allows him to combine his love for graphic design with his passion for sustainability.
Outside of graphic design Rory enjoys making art, music, furniture, and clothing.
Job Titles:
- Consultant at Delphi
- Senior Consultant, Forest Carbon
Sarah is a Consultant at Delphi, focusing on forest carbon related projects and addressing climate change in the forest sector.
Prior to joining Delphi, Sarah worked as a forester and GIS analyst in private consulting and government, where she was tasked with a wild variety of projects, from land use planning to managing tree planting to crawling through impenetrable brush and trudging up steep mountains looking for various plants and critters. Passionate about the environment and sustainability, Sarah was drawn to learning more about forest carbon and its role in combatting climate change, and is excited to work with clients on advancing natural climate solutions.
Sarah completed a Bachelor of Natural Resource Science at Thompson Rivers University, followed by an Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems at Selkirk College, and has taken additional training courses in GHG accounting and forest carbon inventories. She is also a Registered Professional Forester with the Association of BC Forest Professionals, and a board member of the Cumberland Community Forest Society.
In her free time Sarah can be found mountain biking, skiing, learning to grow vegetables (with modest success) and exploring West Coast beaches with her husband and daughter.
Shanel is a dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong background in policy analysis, research, and community engagement. Committed to making a positive impact in the fields of climate change, sustainability, capacity building, and peace and security. Adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders and collaborating on projects that advance human security, gender equity, and environmental conservation. Experienced in managing teams, conducting research, and facilitating public engagement events. A recent graduate with a Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs, complemented by a solid foundation in political science and a growing interest in climate policy and reconciliation. Fluent in English and French, with proficiency in various software tools for research and data analysis. Shanel also holds a BA in Political Science with a focus on community-based development.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant at Delphi
As a Consultant at Delphi, Shanna gathers and analyzes market research and industry insights focused on clean technology, green buildings and the circular economy. She is responsible for translating key insights from these sources into reports, briefings, and other project deliverables.
Prior to Delphi, Shanna worked in various roles with BC-based cleantech start-ups and policy think-tanks focused on market and policy research to inform and advance clean technology development and commercialization. As such, she brings these insights and multi-disciplinary expertise to her role. Shanna holds a Master of Arts in Sustainable Energy Policy and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Political Science from Carleton University.
Outside of work Shanna is usually seeking out Type 2 fun through triathlons, marathon swimming, BC's backcountry or indulging in the abundant beaches, craft beer and food that Vancouver has to offer.
As a member of Delphi's senior management team, Stephan is driven to help clients profitably achieve significant near-term reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability benefits. Stephan leads Delphi's work in the areas of greenhouse gas and air emission quantitative analysis and reduction planning, overseeing a diverse team trained in engineering and environmental disciplines. He is a leading Canadian expert on GHG emission quantification, reporting, and validation / verification standards and programs such as ISO 14064 and 14065, WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol, and both regulated and voluntary reporting and offset systems.
He has managed an extensive number of Delphi projects, including development of GHG inventories, offset protocols, offset project documentation, energy and GHG management strategies, and analytical tools (such as Delphi Trident®), and has worked directly with leading standards and accreditation bodies, such as ANSI, CSA, and ISO, to deliver carbon accounting and validation/verification training to a range of audiences.
Stephan has energy and GHG-related experience with a wide range of economic sectors and activity areas - industrial and non-industrial, public and private - including:
Agriculture
Alternative fuels (e.g., biofuels, hydrogen)
Commercial and residential buildings
Forestry
Manufacturing
Mining
Oil & gas (conventional, oil sands, LNG)
Petro-chemicals
Renewable and non-renewable electricity generation
Retail and service sectors
Transportation
Waste diversion and management
Prior to joining Delphi, Stephan served in policy analysis and issues management capacities with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Energy, and earned Bachelor and Master of Applied Science degrees in environmental / chemical engineering from the University of Toronto. He is also a past member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Outside of Delphi, Stephan enjoys cycling, games of all kinds, and hands-on pursuits such as gardening, model building, and home electrical wiring.
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Generalist
As our Human Resources Generalist, Summer handles all things talent and culture at Profoundry. Creative, caring and charismatic, she works to strategically align our stars so they can make the impact we know they are capable of. But her style isn't all about performance and productivity. Rather, she focuses on fun and loves facilitating teambuilding games, cracking bad jokes and championing work-life balance.
As Canada's first openly transgender Zamboni driver, Summer brings a unique passion and perspective towards facilitating workplace Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. After leaving the blue-collar trades and completing her human resources education, she gained extensive professional service experience working within the legal field. Her areas of expertise include talent acquisition, engagement and retention, conflict resolution, onboarding and offboarding, training and development, compensation structures, analyzing organizational behaviour and day-to-day HR administration.
Summer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and History from the University of Ottawa and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from George Brown College. As a regulated member of Ontario's Human Resources Professional Association, she is currently pursuing her CHRP designation.
Outside of work, Summer spends her time playing guitar in two local bands, reading and thrifting.
Heading up the finance team, Tara is responsible for overseeing the financial operations for Delphi and its sister organizations. She is a key partner to business unit leaders as they strive to make a positive impact on the environment and maintain the financial health of the group of companies. Over the past 25+ years, Tara has gained experience within a range of industries including consumer goods and healthcare, providing strategic and financial expertise in progressive roles.
Tara holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Tara lives near Britannia Beach in Ottawa with her husband, three sons and two Labradors. Outside of work, she likes to stay active with her family and can often be found at the local hockey rinks cheering on the boys, outside walking her two Labradors, or spending time at her cottage on PEI.
Job Titles:
- Chief Sustainability Officer
As Chief Sustainability Officer for Profoundry, a group of organizations that includes Delphi, GLOBE Series, Leading Change, and Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), Ted is responsible for ensuring we are working in accordance with our vision, and making steady progress towards it through the specific missions of each entity. Ted is also the Managing Director to CBSR and EXCEL, working along with their Executive Director and Program Director to ensure those initiatives are successful.
Ted has over 25 years of experience working with leading-edge companies, governments and strategic initiatives to create value from combining business strategy and sustainability. Half of his experience has been with Delphi, helping business succeed through sustainability across most sectors of the economy, including: energy, food and beverage, retail, finance, telecom, manufacturing and transportation. He has delivered dozens of strategies for clients, and continues to work with many of them on ensuring successful implementation. He led Delphi as president from 2016 to the beginning of 2021.
Prior to joining Delphi, Ted worked for BC Hydro, where he was responsible for corporate sustainability strategy, policy engagement on carbon regulations, and climate change risk management. He also helped develop the first set of rules and guidelines for the international emission markets while working at Foreign Affairs Canada. Ted began his career at the David Suzuki Foundation.
Ted has a Masters Degree the University of Northern British Columbia and an Honours undergraduate degree from Trent University.
Beyond Delphi, Ted leads an active and engaged life with his wife and two boys. He is a volunteer with Velo MSM, a group of mountain bikers creating trails at Mont Ste Marie in Quebec, and on the board of Club MSM, the alpine ski racing club at the same ski area. Ted also volunteers for greening activities at schools in Ottawa.
Job Titles:
- Invoicing & Accounts Receivable Specialist
Tricia Price has been working in finance for the past 30 year in two long term positions in two entirely different fields. The first part of her career was in the hospitality industry, starting with The Weston Ottawa and then moving to join The Westin Calgary two years later. Although she loved Calgary she eventually returned home to be closer to family and friends. Back in Ottawa she joined Westmount Hospitality Group as Hotel Accountant for the Travelodge Ottawa East. After cleaning up that office she was promoted to the Travelodge downtown on Queen Street which was then rebranded to The Radisson Hotel Ottawa. In 2005 after the birth of her second son she decided to make the move to municipal finance and became the Revenue/Accounts Receivable clerk with the Municipality of North Grenville where she lived, to be closer to home and be able to focus on raising the boys. 16 years later her boys having now grown into young men she was in search of a new career that would lead to more fulfillment and job satisfaction. She was happy to find this role that will allow her to blend her passion for customer services and accounting into a finance role with as organization that values staff and aspires to make a difference.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Senior Consultant at Delphi
Victoria is a Senior Consultant at Delphi. She specializes in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the quantification of Greenhouse Gas emissions. She has extensive experience in research and analysis on topics such as environmental legislation, end of life of materials, and environmental impacts of materials.
Prior to joining Delphi, Victoria gained 10 years of experience in Ecodesign and LCA in the rail industry. She influenced the design and the selection of materials to reduce the environmental impacts of the rail vehicles. She was lead Ecodesign engineer on complex, global projects.
Victoria is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Dalhousie University. Victoria is fluent in English and French.
Outside of work, Victoria enjoys exploring with her kids and reading books.
Walker (he/him, settler) has a background in cultural anthropology, political ecology, and discard studies. This means he knows a thing or two about waste, garbage, trash, and the ways that we as a society interact with - and relate to - objects and entities that are being disposed of. Walker has a skillset spanning qualitative literature reviews, thematic analyses, deep dives into spreadsheets and quantitative statistical analyses, as well as performing remote fieldwork, maintaining camp logistics, and teaching wilderness first aid.
In the winter of 2023, Walker completed an MSc in Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria before joining the Delphi Group as an Analyst intern. Walker can be found hiking with his family, climbing, or writing amateur science fiction stories in his spare time (aside from picking up curbside coffee cups).