The team
We have a shared belief in making the field of sustainability more inclusive and equitable. You can learn more about our team below.
Heather Mak, Co-founder
Heather is the Principal Advisor at Heather Mak Consulting, and specializes in sustainability for consumer-facing businesses, in particular on strategy, stakeholder engagement, transparency, and supply chain issues. Heather has also worked as a consultant for Deloitte, SustainAbility, and Canadian Business for Social Responsibility, and has also worked in-house at Tim Hortons and Retail Council of Canada. Heather has also lectured at the MBA level at the Schulich School of Business, York University, and regularly mentors students, young professionals, career transitioning professionals and new immigrants who are interested in sustainability.
Heather has an MBA with Honours in Business and Sustainability from the Schulich School of Business, York University and a B.Com with Distinction in Marketing from McGill University. Heather is fascinated by open air markets, stories of the Chinese diaspora and the world’s Chinatowns, the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and the extensive catalogue of Quincy Jones. Heather speaks English and passable French and Cantonese, and is perpetually trying to learn Mandarin.
Pronouns: She, Her
Read more on Heather in her Colour Commentary profile.
View Heather’s LinkedIn here.
Marie Jurcevic, Co-founder
Marie has been a corporate sustainability practitioner for almost 15 years. She has held sustainability roles at ARC Resources, Enbridge, Seven Generations Energy and Canadian Business for Social Responsibility. Prior to working in the energy industry, Marie worked in the non-profit sector. She specialized in youth engagement and empowerment. Marie supported youth in various capacities, most notably she was involved in a youth-led initiative called Youth Reach Out Against Racism.
Marie has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Calgary and a Master of Science in Responsibility & Business Practice from the Faculty of Management at the University of Bath. On a personal note, Marie loves to spend time with her family, travel, volunteer and as a self-proclaimed foodie, she is always keen to try new recipes or the latest restaurant.
Pronouns: She, Her
Read more on Marie in her Colour Commentary profile.
View Marie’s LinkedIn here.
Michael Harvey, Co-founder
Michael is a Director of Sustainability Strategy & Social Impact at SunLife, a Canada-based insurance, investment and health company. Michael drives and coordinates the overall sustainability strategy and leads initiatives to embed a sustainability mindset into the fabric of the organisation across governance, key processes, and priority topics.
Prior to SunLife, Michael spent over a decade as a consultant with PwC, SustainAbility and ERM, where he helped values-led organizations improve their sustainability performance and impact through research, strategic advice and coaching. Michael holds a BA in Philosophy from Cambridge University and an MSc in Global Politics from the University of London.
Pronouns: He, Him
View Michael’s LinkedIn here.
Oke Isaac-Onwah, Social Media and Engagement Lead
Oke Onwah is the Social Media Lead for Diversity in Sustainability, based out of Toronto.
She works as an Analyst on the Sustainable Finance Solutions team at Sustainalytics, and previously held sustainability internships at Buro Happold and WSP in London, UK. She also supported the integration of sustainability at HP Canada as a Program Manager.
Oke holds a Master of Science in Sustainability & Consultancy from University of Leeds with Distinction and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Environment & Business with Distinction.
View Oke’s LinkedIn here.
Julieta Mulangu, Inclusion Blueprint Dialogues Intern
Julieta is the Inclusion Blueprint Dialogues Intern based out of Calgary, Alberta. She studies Global Development Studies and Sustainability at the University of Calgary.
She is passionate about social justice and DEI initiatives, and her enthusiasm for advocating for student interests has led to her role as the Co-President of the Global Development Society. Her time with Diversity in Sustainability has opened doors for collaboration with her sustainability professors to conduct research and present at a postsecondary conference.
During her free time, Julieta enjoys making pottery, reading, and going outdoors. Following her undergraduate degree, she plans to pursue a Master in Public Policy.
Pronouns: she/her
Read more about Julieta in her Colour Commentary profile.
View Julieta’s LinkedIn here.
Jasmine Rana, Communications Intern
Jasmine Rana is a Communications Intern based in Oakville, Ontario. She is a recent graduate from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Commerce and Major in Marketing. She is dedicated to promoting inclusion and fostering community, striving to amplify underrepresented voices. As the Co-Founder and former President of Dalhousie University’s Her Campus chapter, Jasmine created a platform for women on campus to express their passions and perspectives through writing.
Her professional interests include sustainability in the fashion and beauty industries, with a particular focus on ethical fashion production and responsible consumption. During her free time Jasmine enjoys cooking, baking, pottery and film photography.
Pronouns: she/her
View Jasmine’s Linkedin here.
Our alumni
We’ve had a number of amazing individuals who have helped us along the way, and we’ve included them below.
Patience Tram, Research and Engagement Intern
Read more about Patience in her Colour Commentary Profile.
Hiwot Belai, Membership and Communications Intern
Read more about Hiwot in her Colour Commentary profile.
Elizabeth Gonzalez, Communications Intern
Read more about Elizabeth in her Colour Commentary profile.
Rida Bilgrami, Co-founder (Emeritus)
Read more about Rida in her Colour Commentary profile.
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