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2005 Sooke Road
New location - RRU Library
Victoria BC V8T1L1
Canada
The Climate Action & Sustainability Team and Career Innovation Project are thrilled to bring this important conversation about climate action to campus. As members of the RRU community, we know that sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s woven into our values and the way we show up in the world.
During this in-person session, we’ll hear from colleagues about their personal and professional experiences dealing with climate action. We will explore how we can take meaningful steps—both individually and collectively—to create a just and sustainable future. No one has all the answers, but together, we can move forward with courage, creativity, and impact.
New location - RRU Library
March 25 at noon
Our panelists:
Gaby Vieyra-Balboa is the Operations Manager at the Cascade Institute, where she oversees the institute's administrative operations, event planning, and budgeting processes. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Humanistic Studies with an emphasis on ethics and an RRU master’s degree in Environment and Management. Originally from Mexico, Gaby is based in Victoria with her husband and 7 year old son. In addition to her professional endeavours, she actively engages in community service as a tour docent at BC Government House, a Colony Scouter for Scouts Canada, and a volunteer at her child’s School. Her dedication to service reflects her belief in the transformative power of community and education.
Rhett Reilkoff is the manager for the School of Environment & Sustainability at Royal Roads University. Rhett holds a BSc in Land Use and Environmental Studies from the University of Saskatchewan and an Masters in Environment & Management from Royal Roads University. His research focus is in renewable energy. Prior to working at RRU Rhett has worked for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, the Ancient Forest Alliance, the City of Victoria (in Community Engagement), and as an independent consultant. Rhett has a strong passion for sustainability, climate action and the outdoors.
Francesca Jackman works as a Grant Writer at Royal Roads University. As part of the Advancement team, she prepares proposals, grant applications, reports and supporting materials to advance, secure and steward major gifts. Prior to joining RRU, Francesca spent three and a half years as the Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Sport for Life Society, where she supported the senior leadership team and Board of Directors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University, having double majored in Journalism and French, and completed her Master’s degree in French Language and Culture at the University of Victoria in the fall of 2019. Francesca also volunteered at the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Jessica Woollard has been a communications professional for over 15 years. She changed courses when she joined RRU in 2020, stepping into project and portfolio management work. Currently, she is on a secondment as the project manager for academic planning for the Langford campus. A freelance writer since 2007, Jessica has welcomed the opportunity to write articles that have a climate and environmental focus for magazines and businesses. She wrote a suite of articles on sustainable fashion for BC Business magazine and has written more than 150 articles on green initiatives for a funder that awards grants to non-profits. Jessica shares her love of the art and craft of writing with RRU students; she teaches academic writing and critical thinking and serves as a writing coach for the DBA and DSocSci programs.