Meet the team behind Carbon Removal Canada

Whether we’re working collaboratively or independently, we get things done in a way that is lean, smart, and fast. We disrupt the status quo and embrace change, progress, and innovation.

Everything we do is grounded in the best available evidence and we are always open to learning more. We view obstacles and setbacks as valuable opportunities to grow and advance our expertise.

We believe Canada can lead by example and champion an inclusive carbon removal agenda that elevates voices from the communities and countries most impacted by climate change.

Daniel specializes in bringing policy and politics together, resulting in advocacy strategies that build relationships and deliver results. Daniel has previously worked for Members of Parliament as well as hard-to-decarbonize industries like fertilizer and steel. He has played a key role in improving multiple industries’ reach with the federal government while also successfully negotiating policy frameworks that improve competitiveness.

Rachel is dedicated to addressing climate change and fostering social equity. She brings a wealth of experience from the journalism industry, where she advocated for representative coverage and equitable workplaces. Rachel has worked with notable organizations, including Indiegraf, Postmedia, and Chatelaine. She holds a Master of Information in Critical Information Policy Studies from the University of Toronto. Throughout her journalism career, Rachel covered critical topics such as the carbon tax, pipelines, and climate anxiety. 

Emma has a background in nonprofit operations and is passionate about building effective, mission-driven organizations that advance social and environmental goals. She has worked across operations, governance, HR, project management, and fundraising to enable cross-sector initiatives in Canada focused on climate, mental health, equity, housing, and Indigenous innovation. She loves building relationships and creating the conditions for meaningful, sustainable change.

Michael is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Clean Prosperity, a Canadian non-profit that works toward practical climate solutions that reduce emissions and grow the economy. He serves on the C.D. Howe Institute’s Energy Policy Council, as a member of the Public Policy Forum’s Energy Future Forum, and as a MaRS Cleantech Volunteer Advisor.

Frances is the Program Lead at Quadrature Climate Foundation. Previously, Frances was the Associate Director for Carbon Dioxide Removal at ClimateWorks Foundation, leading a multi-million dollar philanthropic initiative to remove excess CO2 from the atmosphere and the ocean using catalytic innovations and policy. Frances also serves in an advisory capacity on several projects including the University of California Santa Cruz, the GHG Protocol, and Frontier Climate.

Geoff currently covers government relations and policy engagement as a director at Calcarea and as a senior advisor at Captura. He has worked exclusively on carbon dioxide removal since 2008, both within academia and industry. Geoff was a part of the core team which grew leading Canadian direct air capture firm Carbon Engineering from start-up stage to 150+ employees, and which matured the technology from lab-scale to mega-tonne commercial scale projects. Geoff joined CRC to help Canada seize the opportunity – both economic, and environmental – in this important field.

Ken Paul is a member of the Wolastoqey First Nation at Neqotkuk, located in the Tobique First Nation community in New Brunswick. Among his current roles, he is the principle/owner of Pokiok Associates and serves as the Lead Fisheries Negotiator and Research Coordinator for the Wolastoqey Nation of New Brunswick. He has worked directly for First Nations Chiefs, starting with the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs as Regional Director of Fisheries, and with the Assembly of First Nations as their first National Fisheries Director.