Michelle Avis

Michelle Avis is an experienced professional in the fields of engineering, ecology, and business consultancy. Currently serving as a Business Consultant and Chief Operating Officer at 5th World, Michelle has held various significant roles since co-owning Verge Permaculture, where responsibilities include coordinating a Permaculture Design Certification course and managing online educational initiatives. Prior experience includes co-owning Adaptive Habitat as a Wastewater Design Advisor, focusing on ecological septic solutions and ecosystem engineering. Michelle’s engineering background is demonstrated through roles at Imperial Oil, where responsibilities ranged from coordinating reserves estimation to supporting significant capital investment projects. Early career experience includes an internship at Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy, contributing to renewable energy systems analysis and maintenance. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta.