These in-their-own-words pieces are told to Patricia Lane and co-edited with input from the interviewee for the purpose of brevity.

Ashton Kerr connects and empowers people to take action for the environment. As acting director of partnerships and programs for Green Teams Canada, this 28-year-old North Vancouver resident shares the power and value of community organizing to create meaningful change.

Tell us about your project.

Many people care about climate change but don’t know where to start. Green Teams of Canada (GTC) exists to change that.

GTC connects people to community and nature to improve well-being and inspire environmental action. Through habitat restoration and litter cleanups, we create tangible ways to care for local places.

Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a human one. What sets us apart is our focus on people. We design inclusive experiences where participants, often for the first time, feel they belong and leave empowered to act.

Our success in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and Greater Victoria is a proven blueprint for social and environmental impact. Professional community organizing can engage thousands, build local resilience, and strengthen human connection. With investment, we’re ready to scale this model nationally.

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