​​​​Smiely Khurana is recognized as one of Canada’s leading voices in sustainable production. In 2020, she founded The Sustainable Act, which began as a podcast focusing on sustainability in the film industry and now has expanded to address all aspects of sustainability. Smiely is currently building a new initiative launching in 2025, supported by Lawson Foundation, focused on climate mental health. This came to be after starting Climate Cafe Vancouver in early 2024, an initiative designed to bring environmentalists together to discuss eco-anxiety. The Climate Cafe provides a much-needed safe space for the climate community in Vancouver. She has worked as the Sustainability Lead at Creative BC, contributed to the development of the Ethical Producer course at Capilano University, is a board member for Hollywood Climate Summit and CTS Youth Society (a summer camp program that aims to connect every youth in Metro Vancouver with their natural environment) and a Program Coordinator for Story Money Impact. Smiely has also been part of the Youth Climate Innovation Lab hosted by CityHive and the Youth Environmental Change Makers Summit hosted by Starfish Canada.

Ursula Galvao is a seasoned video editor, dedicated activist, and currently serves as the Creative Director for The Sustainable Act. As the Creative Director, Ursula supports with brand strategy, graphic design, podcast production and editing, and co-facilitating the new Climate Cafe Vancouver.  Originally from Brazil, Ursula has called the Metro Vancouver area home since 2016, when she relocated to pursue her studies and obtain her diploma in Motion Picture Arts from Capilano University. In 2019, Ursula founded Zero Waste Cult, an Instagram platform aimed at chronicling her personal journey towards adopting a low-waste lifestyle. Through Zero Waste Cult, Ursula shares her invaluable insights into sustainability while actively engaging with the global sustainability movement. Driven by a profound belief in the power of collective action, Ursula is committed to leveraging her expertise to raise awareness about the climate crisis. Her overarching mission is to empower individuals and communities to enact meaningful change, thereby fostering a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Samantha Paterson is an inquisitive and passionate storyteller dedicated to enhancing climate communications. With a strong background in sustainability and civic engagement, Sam has actively contributed to environmental initiatives, including volunteering with the non-profit My Sea to Sky in Squamish, BC. During this time, she helped organize a large-scale community event aimed at promoting the preservation of Howe Sound and strengthening community spirit. This experience ignited her passion for the power of collective action and positive climate narratives. They are now focused on advancing impactful climate solutions and fostering inclusive community engagement, drawing from her experiences to inspire meaningful change.

Saavi Khurana, Social Media Content Creator at The Sustainable Act, is a passionate high school student with a strong background in social media marketing, business, and leadership. She has hands-on experience in managing social media for school events and is preparing for an upcoming co-op in marketing at Marriott. Saavi has also represented her school at an entrepreneurship conference at Queen’s University and played an active role in community engagement as a club leader for the WE Charity. In addition to her commitment to sustainability, Saavi is a skilled makeup artist with a dual credit from a local college and experience working with diverse clients. She is also pursuing an interest in real estate, planning to obtain her license soon. Saavi's diverse skill set and dedication make her a valuable asset to The Sustainable Act, where she aims to make a meaningful impact.

Born and raised in Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, Stevie is a non-fiction storyteller and film production sustainability professional determined to produce solutions-forward work that evokes systemic change. In his travels, Stevie has witnessed the intense effects of our species on Earth's ecosystems, fueling his commitment to share intersectional stories that have local and global impact. Stevie hopes to motivate readers to work towards dismantling the harmful systems that have brought us to this point in our history.

Caden Breen is an emerging writer and English major at Mount Royal University. With a strong focus on non-fiction work, Caden looks to provide his readers with compelling content that truly resonates; and ultimately motivates the reader to action regarding sustainability. Nonetheless, Caden has worked on several prose and poetry projects that focus on the topic of sustainability, from a solely creative perspective. Moreover, Caden looks craft work that is both informative and creative, in order to bring a larger audience to the important conversation that is sustainability and climate change. Having been born and raised in Calgary Alberta, Caden has firsthand seen the importance of our natural world. However, he has also seen the toll that climate change and a lack of focus on sustainability can have our lives. Caden has plans of attending Law School, which were originally motivated by the prosecution of environmental lawyers and activists.

Madeline Medensky is a content writer and editor based in Canada. She was recently the Public Relations Specialist for the University of Waterloo's Hub for Sustainability Integration where she reported on sustainability implementation for business development and economic change. Madeline's content expertise extends to other positions and opportunities in the tech sector. In her spare time, she exercises her storytelling abilities by writing and consuming creative fiction. You can read more of her content here: https://medium.com/@maddiemedensky