Obie is the founder of SCAN and is a certified environmental professional under ECO Canada with over 18 years of experience in many sectors within the environmental management ad sustainability stream. She is the CEO of EnvironFocus, a services firm that aims to improve the performance of sustainable development initiatives for communities in need in Canada and across the globe.
Elena Edo holds a masters in sustainable development practice with a specialization in climate change from the University of waterloo. Her research interests include climate change adaptation and vulnerability assessments, disaster risk management, nature-based solutions, urban sustainability, energy poverty, and clean growth. She is an advocate of BIPOC, low-income, and disability communities and is committed to promoting just and equitable climate policy through inclusive decision-making processes.
A Master’s student at the University of Toronto (Mississauga campus) studying Sustainability Management (MScSM Program). Previous roles include undergraduate research assistant at the University of Toronto, climate action catalyst for the Innovate My Future Program at YCI, and assistant director of Camp Dakota at Frontline Outreach.