Katherine Balpataky

Katherine Balpataky is currently the Executive Director at DataStream, where they lead initiatives to enhance freshwater stewardship and address water quality data gaps across Canada. Previously, Katherine held various roles, including Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships at ALUS and Policy Analyst at Environment Canada. Their extensive background also includes experience as a journalist, editor, and program coordinator in environmental research. Katherine holds a Master's in Environmental Studies and an MMBA from York University, along with a journalism degree from Ryerson University.