Yolanda grew up rurally, has lived and worked across six continents, and is grateful to now call the unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) home.

She is committed to advancing climate justice, and brings to the Centre wide-ranging experiences in advocacy, experiential education, facilitation, creative production and curation, climate governance, guiding and community engagement.

‘What can we grow from crisis?’ is a driving question for Yolanda. She sees in wildfire both a reminder of the need to take urgent climate action, as well as an invitation to re-imagine our societies and ecosystems. She looks forward to work that connects people to place, to each other, and towards building more equitable, healthy and vibrant futures.