Katie Allen

Katie Allen has a diverse background in corporate sustainability and social impact. Katie currently works at Assent as a Corporate Sustainability Program Manager, where they are responsible for developing and implementing the company's sustainability strategy. Prior to this, Katie founded and led a consultancy called Zest Sustainability & Social Impact Solutions, providing sustainability and social impact solutions to tech companies. Katie also worked as a Sustainable Procurement Consultant at Reeve Consulting.

In the past, Katie held multiple roles at Fiix Software, including Sustainability & Social Impact, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, and Corporate Social Responsibility Project Coordinator. Katie also gained experience in research as a Research Assistant at the University of Guelph and worked as a Waste Management Assistant at the County of Dufferin.

Katie Allen began their education at the University of Guelph from 2011 to 2015, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences, with a focus on Economics and Policy. In 2014, they pursued further education at The University of British Columbia, earning a certification in Natural Resource Studies.

Katie then attended Toronto Metropolitan University in 2017 for a short duration, focusing on Project Management. Later, in 2020, Katie attended the University of Cambridge for a specialized program in Business Sustainability Management. Details about the specific field of study for this program were not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Katie has also obtained various certifications. In February 2021, they became a CBSR Member through the institution CBSR. In 2017, they completed Advanced Mediation Training at MDR Associates Conflict Resolution Inc. Katie also underwent UN Sustainable Development Goals Reporting Training through Global Compact Network Canada, although details about the month are not specified.

Katie's additional certifications include being a certified Scuba Diver from SSI Scuba Schools International, obtained in December 2010. Katie also holds a Smart Serve certification from Smart Serve Ontario, details about which month and year it was obtained are not specified. Additionally, they are a certified Yoga Instructor from Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre, although information regarding the month and year of this certification is not provided.