Stephanie supports the CLIMAtlantic team in aligning its work with the organization’s values and strategic plan as well as the region’s needs and priorities. They help the team persist through barriers and challenges to deliver services where it is needed, at the right time, and in relevant ways. Stephanie also works alongside communities, sectors, and governments on: using adaptation pathways, building accountability in adaptation, and bringing together different perspectives to address climate, environmental, social, and economic challenges. Born in Hong Kong when it was an active British colony and currently living uninvited on unceded Mi’kmaw territory in Epekwitk, they strive to center reconciliation, community-building, and systems change in their work. Centering “disruptive kindness” has given meaning and purpose to their Chemical Engineering degree (U of T), MBA (U of T), and ongoing PhD studies. Stephanie speaks English and Cantonese (basic).

stephanie.arnold@climatlantic.ca