Adaptation in Action coaching

• Advance Reconciliation in climate adaptation projects by aligning with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) principles
• Applying a holistic Indigenous lens rooted in Michi Saagiig rights, values, and spirituality

Aaninguaq Peterson 
(Aah-neen-gwak) 

4 Directions of Conservation Consulting Services

Aaninguaq is a terrestrial ecologist and GIS specialist with an HBSc in Conservation Science and Indigenous Studies. She has extensive experience conducting Traditional Knowledge Studies and managing client relationships during the consultation process, fostering engagement through the accessible presentation of technical content. 

Gary Pritchard 

4 Directions of Conservation Consulting Services

Gary is the Chief Executive Officer of 4 Directions of Conservation Consulting Services and a member of Curve Lake First Nation. With experience working with nearly 300 Indigenous communities across North America, he brings expertise in Indigenous-led conservation, Two-Eyed Seeing in ecological monitoring, capacity building, and bridging Western and traditional sciences.

• Identify and prioritize the health and well-being of vulnerable populations
• Ensure equitable outcomes through trust and collaboration 

Gabby Zuniga

InclusiveKind

Gabby is the founder of Inclusive Kind, focusing on advancing equity and inclusion across institutions and communities. She brings decades of expertise in driving systemic change to create environments where everyone can thrive.  

Erin Walker

InclusiveKind

Erin is a leader in advancing equity and inclusion across institutions and communities. With extensive experience, she specializes in driving transformative change to foster environments where everyone can succeed.  

• Build trust, share power, and adopt co-development approaches to climate adaptation
• Foster meaningful collaboration, prioritizing equity, and implementing resilient, inclusive strategies 

Nicole Armos

Centre for Dialogue

Nicole leads the Centre for Dialogue’s research, knowledge exchange and capacity building initiatives. With over a decade of experience supporting local, provincial and federal public engagement projects, she advances innovative and equitable approaches to participatory democracy.  

Elodie Jacquet

Centre for Dialogue

Elodie brings over 15 years of experience designing and facilitating large-scale citizen engagement initiatives. She is currently pursuing a PhD focused on climate deliberation amongst historically marginalized populations, while providing ongoing engagement consultancy services. 

Liz McHardy

LURA Consulting

Liz has nearly two decades of expertise in public engagement, process design, and collaborative planning across diverse sectors, including transportation, housing, and sustainability. With an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability, she is recognized for her inclusive approach and strategic leadership, and commitment to fostering meaningful collaboration.  

Susan Hall

LURA Consulting

Susan is a seasoned collaborative planner over 20 years of experience in municipal climate, energy, sustainability planning, and community and stakeholder engagement. Renowned for her expertise in process design, systems thinking, and facilitation, she is IAP2 trained and widely recognized for leading complex, impactful engagement processes at all levels of government.  

Michelle Dagnino

LURA Consulting

Michelle brings over two decades of leadership in organizational assessment, facilitation, and community engagement. With a background in private-sector legal practice and advanced credentials, including a Master of Arts in Political Science, a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, and certification as a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional, she excels in delivering inclusive and impactful solutions for diverse stakeholders. 

Project Management  

• Support to plan, implement, and evaluate climate adaptation initiatives
• Support determining tracking indicators and how to optimize resources to ensure project success
• Identifies funding opportunities, financial resources, and advises on budgets for sustainable outcomes
• Supports use of innovative solutions, strategies, and knowledge to address systemic challenges and foster resilience

Dr. Chúk Odenigbo

Tamarack Institute

With over 10 years of experience in bilingual community engagement and project management with an anti-racism lens, Chúk has worked as an environmental scientist conducting environmental impact assessments. This technical expertise, combined with his leadership in social impact projects, positions him as a key player in helping municipalities design sustainable and resilient climate solutions.

Duncan Field

Tamarack Institute

Duncan is a project manager and writer from the Greater Toronto Area, specializing in strategic planning, community consultation and digital capacity building. He has expertise in creating communities of practice and producing online courses. Winner of Spur Festival's Emerging Scholar program in 2013, he is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), also holds a CAPM certification and is an active volunteer and mentor to youth.

• Implementing natural infrastructure and nature-positive solutions
• Tailored support to deliver sustainable, impactful outcomes in your community
• An entire team of experts at Matrix Solutions Inc. will support municipalities with their projects, ensuring comprehensive and tailored guidance for nature-positive solutions. Key contributors include: 

Quentin Chiotti, Ph.D.

Matrix Solutions Inc.

Dr. Chiotti has over 30 years of experience working in the field of climate change risk and adaptation for the public, private, and non-profit sectors. He has taught a climate risk course at the University of Toronto Scarborough for 6 years and has considerable experience in a coaching and teaching role. 

David Van Vliet, M.A.Sc., P.Eng.

Matrix Solutions Inc.

David brings more than 30 years of expertise as a professional engineer addressing water resources, sustainability, and climate risk challenges. He provides practical, customized strategies for municipal adaptation efforts.