Year: 2026

IMPACT Sustainability Travel and Tourism Conference 2026

Starr McMichael

Headshot of Starr McMichael, founder of Starrboard Enterprises.

Starr describes herself as a Specialized Generalist having led a successful career as an executive vice-president/owner/managing partner in the marine hospitality, tourism, food and beverage and event management industries. Starr is proud to be a Co-Founder of the IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference, a collaborative Global Dialogue on innovation… Read more

Shelley Luce

Headshot of Dr. Shelley Luce of the Sierra Club BC.

Shelley Luce has worked in leadership roles for nonprofits in Los Angeles for 15 years, most recently as the president of Heal the Bay. She has a proven track record as a visionary, creative and collaborative leader with extensive experience in initiating and growing programs and partnerships. Her focus so… Read more

Elizabeth Brown

Headshot of Elizabeth Brown, President & CEO at the Victoria Airport Authority.

Elizabeth Brown is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), a role she assumed in 2023 after returning to the Victoria region following 16 years of international airport leadership experience. Elizabeth brings more than 20 years of experience in airport management, aviation strategy, and commercial development…. Read more

Pauline Grafos

Headshot of Pauline Grafos, of Edmonton International Airport.

Pauline Grafos is the Manager, ESG & Sustainability Programs at Edmonton International Airport and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA). In this transversal role, she leads the integration of environmental, social, and governance initiatives into airport operations and long-term planning. Leveraging her background in audit and financial reporting, she applies… Read more

Daniel Raab

Headshot of Daniel Raab, the ReSurf program manager at SurfRider Canada.

My name is Daniel Raab. I’m an avid surfer and environmentalist, the co-founder of the ReSurf program, and its program manager. I began my career with the Surfrider Foundation in 2023, and in 2024 worked closely on the development of ReSurf from the ground up, designing the facility, building operations… Read more

Fanny Beaulieu Cormier

Headshot of Fanny Beaulieu Cormier of Tourism Montreal.

Fanny has specialized in sustainable tourism for nearly eight years. She has developed several training programs, participated as a panelist or moderator for various conferences on the subject, and implemented several projects. She is now Senior Advisor for Sustainable Development at Tourisme Montréal, where one of her tasks has been… Read more

Amber Berard-Althouse

Headshot of Amber Berard-Althouse.

Amber Berard-Althouse is a Tlingit woman through her matrilineal line. She’s a member of Kluane First Nation, the chair of Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism and the founder of The Land Heals, a business rooted in wellness, nature, and Yukon First Nations history and culture. She leads cultural walking… Read more

Bob (Gyala’gameh) Chamberlin

Headshot of Bob Gyala’gameh Chamberlin.

Bob “Gyala’gameh” Chamberlin served as elected Chief Councilor of the Kwikwasutinuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation for 14 yrs in 7 consecutive 2 year terms, successfully negotiating the building of every home in the village and a Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant. During this time he also served as Vice President of… Read more

Kevin Seesequasis

Headshot of Kevin Seesequasis, Director of Community and Tourism Development for the Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation.

Kevin Seesequasis, CD, is the Director of Community and Tourism Development for the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation. In this role, he has led the development and implementation of several key community priorities, including the Regional Tourism Strategy and the creation of the award-winning, all-Indigenous tourism destination, Pêmiska Tourism. His… Read more