Meet the team behind Carbon Removal Canada

Our motivation for excellence is strengthened by the positive impact that we believe carbon removal can have on the world. We are focused on realizing the economic, social and climate benefits through our collective work.

We operate with generosity and trust at the forefront. We are kind, respectful, and inclusive – supporting our colleagues through challenges, helping our partners achieve their goals, and putting the public good above all.

Tim has a background in climate science and has worked extensively across the field of carbon management. His research has focused on mitigation strategies for the difficult-to-abate sectors and carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. Prior to joining our team, he was a Senior Science Analyst at Carbon Direct and a Senior Analyst at Energy Futures Initiative. He is committed to applying his passion, knowledge, and skills toward the advancement of innovative climate and clean energy solutions.

Natasha is passionate about the integration of equity and inclusivity aspects in the design and implementation of climate policies and practices to drive improved environmental, economic and social outcomes. Prior to joining our team, Natasha was an Impact Officer at FinDev Canada, Canada’s Development Finance institution, where she assisted portfolio companies to set and achieve positive impact objectives related to climate change mitigation and adaptation and women’s economic empowerment.

Amanda is mission-driven and holds a passion for a more equitable and sustainable future for all. This led her to pursue a master’s degree in Sociology at University College Cork (UCC), where her thesis focused on Education for Sustainable Development as per the UN SDGs of 2030. She also has extensive professional experience in a variety of support and operational roles at organizations such as Bain & Company. She is thrilled to contribute her passion and skill set within the carbon removal and climate tech space here in Canada and globally.

Stacy is the Head of Sustainability at Shopify. She leads Shopify’s Sustainability Fund, which has committed more than $33 million to date across 28 companies, to accelerate carbon removal solutions globally. She was behind Shopify’s decision to co-launch Frontier, an advance market commitment to buy $925M of permanent carbon removal alongside key partners. Stacy also serves on the advisory board of the Carbon Management Research Initiative (CaMRI) at Columbia University.

Marcius was previously the Chief Climate Solutions Officer at TIME CO2. Formerly, he served as Chief Scientist and Executive Vice President for Climate and Energy at XPRIZE Foundation where he led the launch of the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal. He has held roles at the University of Toronto, U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources, Ontario Power Generation, Nortel Networks, and holds a PhD in quantum physics. He is a 2019 VERGE Vanguard Fellow, an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow, Board Member at the U.S. National Academies of Science Energy & Environment Systems.

Darrell Brown is a Cree business owner based in Winnipeg and a founding member, past chair of the Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce based in Manitoba. He holds an Advanced Diploma in International Business from Red River College, a Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance and Management Excellence from the Banff Centre, a designation of ICD.D from Rotman through The Institute for Corporate Directors and a certificate in the 20/20 Catalyst program focused on the Indigenous Renewable Energy Sector. He is also past chair of the Indigenous Clean Energy Network.

Passionate about the energy transition and the fight against climate change, Mr. Baillargeon also sits on the advisory board of Volt-age: Electrifying Society, a research program at Concordia University. Under his leadership, BMO became the first bank to join the Montréal Climate Partnership and co-initiated ConVERTgence, a private sector initiative aimed at accelerating decarbonization and integrating sustainable business practices in the city.