Saturday Spotlight Series Judy has dedicated many years to youth engagement and climate leadership. In 2008, she founded a non-profit organization YesBC (Youth for Environmental Stewardship) to empower youth as environmental leaders. In 2008, Judy was trained by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore to be a Climate Reality Leader and since then she has given over 100 presentations, mostly to young audiences. Since 2009, Judy has been Climate Reality's Lead Mentor in BC, providin

Saturday Spotlight Series Grant Linney is an actively retired educator, an individual who continues to love to teaching kids of all ages about the great outdoors. In 2010, Grant was trained in Nashville to be a Climate Reality presenter. Since then, he has delivered more than 550 presentations, written op eds, and met with politicians concerning this greatest of all challenges. He has also produced two videos featuring young people speaking up about this topic. Why did you jo

Saturday Spotlight Series I am a professional engineer. Prior to my involvement in climate change, I worked for 25 years managing quality for a rapidly growing and expanding electronics design and manufacturing company. I changed careers in 2007 to work on climate change. With Climate Change Connection, I work to educate Manitobans on climate change and on mitigation and resilience. I work with groups involved in active transportation, public transportation, sustainable build

Saturday Spotlight Series Victoria is one of the first 20 Canadians trained by Mr. Gore back in 2007, and has loved mentoring ever since! She lives in Wiarton on Saukiing Anishinaabekiing with her husband Jamie, and enjoys gardening and foraging with her daughter Corrina and grandson Creegan. Victoria sits on the board of Climate Reality Project Canada, Bagida'waad Alliance and Niagara Escarpment Biosphere. She served as a Municipal Councillor in Saugeen Shores, worked as a S

Saturday Spotlight Series I have my background in political science and environmental studies, therefore I try to reflect the syncretic nature of both disciplines. As a child, I had always wanted to be in a position where I can help others through my profession. Through educating myself, I came upon the conclusion that working on & for the environment, I will be in a position where I can indiscriminately help as many people as I can. Why did you join the climate movement/what