About Us

Calgary, AB | Mohkinstsis | The Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and Treaty 7 Nations

Kat oversees the overall strategy and direction of N:OW for Net-Zero.

Kat is the Executive Director of FES. Prior to becoming Executive Director, she supported over 50 community projects across remote, rural, and Indigenous communities. Kat is passionate about activating in the local community, whether that be organizing grassroots campaigns and clothing swaps, volunteering at the University of Calgary as an Advisory member or the local foundation. She has worked on a diversity of projects from volunteering at Calgary Legal Guidance, presenting systems research on the national pharmacare, or co-founding literacy campaigns. Kat is passionate about empowering youth to take impactful action on sustainable development, strengthening and amplifying the youth *force* in the Canadian climate movement. She talks widely about the intersections of climate action, race, and the “diaspora” effect on second-generation immigrants. Kat is a Future of Good Young Impact 2022 Leader, Weather Network Climate Champion, and Corporate Knights Top Sustainability Leader 30 under 30.

Vancouver, BC | xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations

Jess leads the strategic direction and all programmatic operations of N:OW for Net-Zero.

Jess wears many hats at FES, channeling her passion for youth empowerment, sustainability, and climate action into every endeavor. In managing the SDGs LAB program since 2020, she’s delivered 80+ sustainability training workshops to 4000+ students and educators across Canada, the US, and the UK. She’s been a pivotal figure in expanding the program’s reach and curriculum and raised over $300,000 that has been injected into FES programming to support youth climate action. Currently, she’s building the new N:OW for Net-Zero program from the ground up, to provide educators and students with the resources and funding needed to improve net-zero literacy and reduce GHG emissions in Canadian schools.

Jess studied International Development and Social Entrepreneurship at Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). Before FES, Jess lived in Costa Rica working in cross-cultural, experiential education programs for youth, underscoring her dedication to creating and facilitating unconventional learning opportunities that empower young changemakers.

Calgary, AB | Mohkinstsis | The Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and Treaty 7 Nations

Kathryn manages the branding, creative design, and social media for N:OW for Net-Zero.

Kathryn Hoffart is a dedicated advocate who embraces design as a catalyst for systemic transformation. Kathryn leverages their expertise in user experience, communications, and digital design to address complex problems and inspire an equitable future.

At FES, Kathryn leads The Youth Harbour’s Branding Buddy program, an initiative that pairs youth-led climate organizations with experienced designers to develop a visual identity and communications strategy.

Outside of FES, Kathryn manages ekho design, a freelance design studio that collaborates on social and environmental advocacy projects. These projects include creating healthcare journey maps in effort to advise reform, designing websites to drive event registration, and developing communication strategies to strengthen the impact of impactful non-profits.

In their free time, Kathryn can be found experimenting with plant-based recipes, unearthing thrifted treasures, and wrangling their rambunctious pet rabbits out of mischief.

London, UK and Montréal, QC | Tiohtià:ke | Mooniyang

Alyssa manages the financial bookkeeping and fiscal operations for N:OW for Net-Zero.

Alyssa joined FES in 2021, after finishing her Bachelor of Commerce at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, where she majored in Managing for Sustainability. Now, upon finishing a Masters of Science in Environment, Politics and Society at the University College London in the United Kingdom, she is fulfilling her passion for environmental activism and reimagining the philanthropic sector for youth with FES.

Alyssa has experience working in environmental consulting, green startups, the UK climate politics sector, and is passionate about working in advocacy. From years of working with youth, she has seen first-hand the power and strength of young minds, and believes that her own generation is the greatest force for change. When not plugging away at her spreadsheets, Alyssa is most likely enjoying time outside on her bike, training for a marathon, or swimming.

Ainslee currently lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick working at an environmental education nonprofit. Ainslee is passionate about finding ways to inspire youth to take climate action. She has a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources from UNB Fredericton. In her spare time, you can find her out in nature with her dog Duncan, baking bread, or spending time in her garden.

Currently, Cameron is a Program Specialist at Youth Climate Lab where she works to amplify BIPOC youth voices in climate spaces, and sits on EarthEcho International’s Youth Leadership Council. This international council focuses on ocean and water advocacy, policy, and education. She has worked on multiple projects focused on freshwater protection in collaboration and partnership with Lake St. Martin First Nation and Dauphin River First Nation. She has also completed externships with The National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy on freshwater conservation and the impacts of hydro development in Northern Manitoba. Cameron also works as the Manitoba Regional Organizer for Climate Reality Project Canada. Through this role, she sits on the Steering Committee for the Consider Climate, Manitoba campaign, a non-partisan, province-wide, grassroots campaign urging each political party to center climate within all policy decisions.

Engaging in diverse projects, Masooma consistently champions sustainability, environmental stewardship, and innovation. Her initiatives range from designing eco-friendly projects, like a solar panel charging station, to advocating for climate stewardship through community engagement. Actively collaborating with organizations supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), she has organized events like the SDG summit, featuring notable speakers and addressing environmental concerns, impacting over 120+ students.

During her tenure at the non-profit Reimagine17, a national community dedicated to reimagining progress towards sustainable development, Masooma spearheaded collaborative efforts with ACGC and Together Ensemble. Notably, she led the organization of Canada-wide youth SDG awards, recognizing exceptional initiatives by youth addressing sustainability and environmental issues.

Nelson, BC / traditional territories of the Sinixt, the Syilx, and the Ktunaxa peoples

With a Master's degree in Sustainable Resource Management and a decade abroad as an American expat, Sarah takes a global perspective when considering sustainability, reciprocity, and citizenship. She is a trained Naturalist, yet she spent the majority of her career thus far in the field of solar energy and energy education in Germany and the UK. Recently, Sarah has completed a Bachelor of Education from UBC and works as a teacher and teacher librarian in British Columbia.

Outside of work, Sarah is a committed spouse, friend, daughter, sister, and aunt to her family and friends. She enjoys spending time outdoors moving: hiking, biking, paddle boarding, trail running, or swimming. At the end of a long day, you'll find her watching the sunset, reading a book, or enjoying a cleansing sauna session.