Erin (she/her) is passionate about building a more sustainable world through mentorship and within the public service sector. Her day job is as an engineer at The City of Calgary, and she volunteers as a key organizer of Fair Trade Calgary, a venture of Engineers Without Borders Calgary Professional Chapter, and sits on the Boards of the Canadian Fair Trade Network and Fashion Revolution YYC.

Yasha (she/her) is a Sustainability Engineer that is inspired by the Cradle to Cradle concept; She is passionate about the circular economy and helping companies curb GHG emissions and reduce the carbon footprint on the environment.

Lori (she/her) is a wearer of many hats and supports a number of cross-sector social and economic development initiatives across Canada. She is a Co-founder at Impact Calgary & INTONOVUS Canada, a Partner at Great Products & Services and Principal at umewe Projects & Consulting

Bibiana is an anthropologist and social impact strategist who believes we can build a better world by changing how we do business. She is deeply interested in the practical, real-world side of circularity, focusing on ways businesses can actually reduce waste and reuse resources. By combining her background in human behavior with circular principles, Bibiana works to create an economy that is inclusive and respects the planet. For her, it’s all about using shared knowledge to build a future where both people and nature can thrive.

Venus is the Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator at the Recycling Council of Alberta. With a background in strategic media planning in Hong Kong and training in graphic design and digital communications at SAIT in Calgary, she brings a strong foundation in translating insights into impactful storytelling. Passionate about the circular economy, Venus is dedicated to amplifying community engagement, advancing circular initiatives, and supporting collective action toward a more circular future.