Katherine Balpataky

Katherine Balpataky is an accomplished professional in freshwater stewardship and corporate partnerships, currently serving as the Executive Director at DataStream since July 2024, where efforts focus on enhancing water quality data accessibility in Canada. As Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships at ALUS since September 2018, Katherine collaborates with corporate leaders to develop ESG solutions through the New Acre Project, addressing climate change and water challenges. Previous roles include Editor at Water Canada/Actual Media, where leadership was demonstrated in multi-media B2B publishing and event management, and Program Analyst at the Canadian Water Network, concentrating on hydraulic fracturing and watershed management. An educational background includes a Master's in Environmental Studies from York University and a degree in Journalism from Ryerson University.