Staff

Erica is the Operations Lead at Efficiency Canada. Originally from Jakarta, Indonesia, she and her family migrated to Frankfurt, Germany before landing in Toronto, Canada. Erica holds an Honours B.A., with a specialization in Political Science, and a Graduate Diploma in Sustainability from the University of Toronto.

She has worked in strategy and operations, systems design, and project management across the public benefit sector. She is motivated to work with organizations that have a mission to create lasting, systemic change. Most recently and before joining Efficiency Canada, Erica was part of the founding team at the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative’s start-up social enterprise, Tapestry Community Capital. There, she structured, raised and managed $80 million of community-based impact investments and worked on capital projects for various non-profit and co-op organizations.

When not in the virtual office, she reads, runs, sings, and plays instruments (poorly).

For the past 10 years, James has conducted research on energy and environmental politics and public opinion in Canada through a variety of capacities, including two postdoctoral fellowships, research associate positions at York University, Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, and as an independent consultant. He has also been a member of two cross-Canadian energy-related research networks, prepared several successful research grant applications, and served as organizational and technical consultant at multiple academic associations.

James received is PhD in Political Science from Carleton University in 2014, where he specialized in comparative politics and international relations. His doctoral dissertation focused on the politics of visualizing the future for sustainable energy, looking specifically at controversy surrounding oil supply forecasts by the International Energy Agency in the early 2000s. Some of the topics James has written and published on since include carbon capture and storage, biofuel policy, energy efficiency, and energy storage.

Emilie (she/her) is the Engagement Manager at Efficiency Canada.

Emilie holds a Masters of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, as well as a B.A. in International Law and International Relations. She has spent the past five years advocating for sustainable land use planning, active transportation, and renewable energy. Above all else, Emilie hopes to help build community in the nonprofit sector.

Outside of work, Emilie spends a lot of time figuring out how to be less cold during her backcountry skiing and ice climbing adventures.

Kevin’s interest in energy efficiency began while working as a carpenter and Advanced Housing Instructor at Algonquin College. His passion for improving our built environment and a desire to promote efficient building practices led Kevin to Carleton University where he completed his Master’s in Sustainable Energy Policy.

This combined practical and theoretical experience has helped Kevin deliver successful projects ranging from rural energy efficiency programming to national awareness campaigns advocating for greater efficiency in the electricity sector. More recently, Kevin’s strong public policy acumen and keen understanding of stakeholder interests has helped him support advocacy, communications, and public policy campaigns for several industry and trade associations in complex environments and regulated sectors.

Kevin is an active community member and volunteers his time supporting youth cycling programs. Kevin’s favourite pastimes are hiking and canoeing with his family throughout Ontario.

Allison Mostowich is an experienced engagement and outreach professional in the areas of energy efficiency, conventional resources, regulatory environments and small business startups. She has led collaborative, supportive teams and managed programs at the Energy Resources Conservation Board, Alberta Energy Regulator, Energy Efficiency Alberta and Emissions Reduction Alberta. 

Throughout her career, Allison has endeavoured to make the systems she works in more approachable and understandable to all the stakeholders that are part of it, so that they can fully participate. Her experience working with multiple levels of government, multiple leadership levels in organizations and businesses throughout the province has built Allison’s strong focus on inclusive and practical decision-making and implementation. 

Allison holds a Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Science in Behavioral Science from the London School of Economics. Allison has a strong interest in ESG and ESG reporting to enable better, sustainable decisions for companies.

Allison proudly supports Inside Education as a Director, an environmental education focused non-profit supporting teachers and students through experiential learning. She is a keen hiker, camper, and backcountry camper who is working through her fear of grizzly bear encounters. She loves travel and horseback riding, and spends as much time with family as possible.

Gillian has more than a decade of experience using strategic communications to drive real-world change. She has worked with coalition groups, partners, and stakeholders, and led dynamic, highly collaborative teams to develop local, provincial and national communications products and campaigns that have secured a range of environmental protections, from more and stronger MPAs to more ambitious GHG emissions reductions targets.

During her tenure as strategic communications manager at the Ecology Action Centre, she contributed to Canada’s largest survey of environmental supporters in collaboration with 12 of the country’s most prominent environmental groups.

Gillian is passionate about helping train the next generation of science communicators. She has provided mentorship and professional development opportunities to students from universities and professional programs at various stages of their learning journey.

Gillian volunteers her time advocating for permanent, accessible, dignified and safe housing for persons experiencing homelessness. She is an avid long-distance runner and enjoys traveling with her family and experiencing different food, culture, and languages. Elle etudie le français et voudrais des opportunités pour l’améliorer.

Hi! I’m Chloé. I will be working as the Community Engagement Intern this summer. I just completed my Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering and is graduating this summer from Dalhousie University.
I’ve always been involved in the clean sector: from proactive participation in sustainability campaigns back home to working in the clean sector as part of my Co-op program.

Within the Co-op program, I worked with Dalhousie Office of Sustainability as a Social and Sustainable Procurement Researcher, as a Program Assistant with Clean Foundation and as a Clean Energy Jr. Policy Analyst with NS Department of Energy and Mines on the Clean Transportation team.

Passionate about environmental stewardship, I enjoy working with like-minded people who have a similar goal/passion of making a positive impact on the planet and ensuring that our actions are in harmony with nature.

My areas of interest are in sustainable urban planning, clean and active transportation, energy efficiency and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
As for my hobbies, being from a little volcanic island found in the Indian Ocean, I enjoy being outdoors. I love hiking, outdoor walks/runs, riding my beautiful bike, going to the beach and playing soccer. If I am not outdoors, I will be watching soccer with my friends and family or at the gym!

Tife is the Communications Intern at Efficiency Canada. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and Design at Carleton University, her interest lies in design, social media, and other forms of digital communication.

Her undergraduate studies focuses on producing informative digital content in many forms, be that through graphic design, social media management or web development. Through the program, Tife has worked on projects alongside the National Arts Centre and the Canadian Museum of Nature focused on rediscovering exhibits and artworks in new ways to garner interest.

Tife is passionate about design, online storytelling, and is eager to develop new perspectives or hone new skills. An enthusiast of all things creative, she frequently experiments with photography and video production, as well as digital art and calligraphy. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, and watching video essays.

Adam is the Digital Communications Intern at Efficiency Canada. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability at Dalhousie University. He finds interest in data communication, social media and other forms of digital communication.

His undergraduate studies focuses on analyzing environmental data and presenting it in a manner that is understandable for the viewer, appearing as digital content in many forms, be that through graphic design and/or social media management. 

Adam is passionate about getting important information and data out to the public in a way that is easily understandable and is eager to develop his skill set to better inform the public. With a passion for environmental advocacy, in his spare time, he indulges in what he’s working to protect through hikes and trail rides. When not outside, he enjoys video games and trying his hand at video editing. Adam is a new intern under the program and is eager to begin working on projects that will create real strides in the effort to create a more sustainable society and more efficient Canada.