MEET THE TEAM

Olivia is a youth engagement specialist and a leading young voice in the Canadian energy transition. She is an advocate for intergenerational equity and is deeply passionate about helping companies leverage their young talent into decision-making positions as it pertains to the sustainable energy transition. In her current role at Modern West Advisory, as their Governance and Social Impact Advisor, she works alongside organizations to help them integrate sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into their day-to-day operations. She is particularly inspired by the opportunity to bridge the gap between various perspectives about the energy transition to help propel companies forward on their path toward a decarbonized energy future. Prior to joining Modern West, Olivia was Student Energy’s Senior Director of Programs, where she spent nearly eight years with the organization. Olivia pioneered Student Energy’s Program Ecosystem to identify skills and fill knowledge gaps in youth looking to pursue careers in the energy industry. She helped the organization expand, growing from a team of two to over forty employees worldwide. When she is not at her desk, Olivia is out in the field working on the regenerative farm she and her partner co-founded in 2021 to help build a more resilient local food ecosystem. 

As Student Energy's Mentorship and Events Manager, Grace recently led a youth team to deliver SES 2023 in Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest youth-led energy conference held at the margins of COP28. She completed her MA at Western University, focusing on issues at the intersection of gender and energy. Grace engages with global youth leadership, collaborating with organizations and speaking at international events on youth engagement on the energy transition, community engagement and gendered climate issues. She has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25.

Grace's upbringing on Nova Scotia's coast ignited her commitment to climate and sustainability. Beyond her professional endeavours, she is passionate about sustainable food systems, ocean farming, culinary pursuits, and exploring the depths through scuba diving.

Born and raised in North Western B.C. Tristan is passionate about energy autonomy, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. He is committed to preserving the natural playground our world provides so future generations have the opportunity to enjoy it as he has. Originally with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Tristan shifted his focus to sustainable energy with a Masters degree at Carleton University. Building off this passion, Tristan launched an apparel brand while in school to crowdfund renewable energy projects, and then moved to Pincher Creek Alberta to work as a municipal energy manager where he supported the community in saving upwards of $90,000/year in energy costs. Tristan aspires to live by positive leadership principles, foster open communication and teamwork, and thrives on challenging himself professionally and personally. Currently, Tristan is developing a consulting/startup hybrid platform to support community sustainability projects and develop innovative projects. Of note, he is working on a novel community benefit framework for new sustainable energy projects, and enabling individual participation in energy markets through the development of a virtual power plant. Tristan is consistently excited to support those around him and welcomes the opportunity to work with innovators, dreamers, and the next generation of energy disruptors! 

Bo is the Founder and Principal at Good Being Co. He is an urban, environmental, and energy planner by training, and former executive director of a youth-led sustainability not-for-profit organization. The son of Nigerian immigrants, he has spent time living in the UK, Canada, Hungary, and Denmark - which has all contributed to giving him a deep sense of appreciation and belonging to the world as a whole.

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Through his experience working with sustainability advocates and professionals, Bo has seen and felt the risks of burnout, anxiety, fear, and eco-grief facing so many. As a long-time mindfulness and meditation practitioner, his passion is to help people hold the reality of the scale of the challenges we face through mindful awareness, while also using collaboration, creativity, storytelling, and dialogue to help teams navigate challenging topics and goals. He created Good Being to help empower individuals and organizations to turn the disruptive nature of the moment into an opportunity for new, regenerative ways of being. In addition, to his professional work, Bo enjoys playing music, reading, and writing, and finding as many opportunities to be playful in life as possible

Julie Boyce is the Program Manager for the Student Energy Career Training (SEC) program, she holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria. She is passionate about using her social work lens towards a sustainable energy future, specifically through investing in global youth to lead the energy transition. She believes that by supporting youth through enhancing their skills, raising critical awareness, and advocating for meaningful opportunities, their lives and the lives of their communities can be positively impacted. In her practice, she uses a client-centered approach that uplifts youth as resourceful, resilient, and experts in addressing the energy transition and related climate crises. When she is not working, she is focused on creating safe spaces for young people in her community to process climate anxiety due to global warming.