Isabelle Couture

Isabelle has more than 12 years of experience working in the public, private and nonprofit sectors to develop and implement successful programs and engagement strategies.

Originally from Quebec City, Isabelle’s passion for sustainability and evidence-based policy led her to pursue a Master of Public Administration at the University of Victoria and volunteer with several social justice and environmental groups across Canada. Her previous work experience covers a range of policy research projects and partnership-building activities in Canada and abroad, including the management of ERA-Can+, a Horizon 2020-funded initiative that fostered research collaboration between Europe and Canada. She previously worked at the Smart Prosperity Institute and The Natural Step Canada where she led the implementation of programming aimed at accelerating the transition to a sustainable society.

Isabelle believes in the power of authentic, inclusive collaboration to solve societal issues. She thrives at the intersection of stakeholder engagement, policy-making, academic research and environmental stewardship. She is dedicated to developing, supporting and enhancing partnerships, and harnessing unique opportunities to foster co-creation for sustainable impact. She truly is in her happy place when connecting with others in a meaningful way.