Juvarya Veltkamp Gcb.d

Juvarya Veltkamp GCB.D, SCR, currently serves as a Senior Advisor for the Green Ports Forum at C40 Cities, focusing on emissions reduction and economic resilience in port and supply chain sectors. Veltkamp holds several advisory and board roles, including Director on the Board of Vancity and contributions to the Economic Leadership Team of the District of Squamish, the Leadership Team at the Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate, and as a Board Member of The Expansive Woman Project. Past roles include Chief of Strategy and Operations at InBC Investment Corp. and Director at the Canada Climate Law Initiative, where Veltkamp expanded climate risk education efforts. Veltkamp has a significant history in advancing green economy initiatives, notably as Manager of Green Economy Initiatives at the Vancouver Economic Commission, ultimately achieving a notable increase in green jobs. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from The University of British Columbia and a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business from Capilano University, along with a BA in Economics & Sustainable Development from SOAS University of London.