Our Team

Meet the people who are working hard to help communities and homeowners save energy and lower their greenhouse gas emissions.

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Teresa Lawson

Executive Director
Teresa works with City Green to develop and deliver building science based programs, strategies, and technical reviews to aid public and private stakeholders in achieving climate change goals.  She believes that homeowners, educators, and policy makers can work together to reduce the environmental impact of the housing sector and lay the foundations for a clean energy future.  She has worked with multiple energy efficiency programs including the Oil to Heat Pump Incentive Program, CleanBC Better Homes, and the Transition 2050 Residential Retrofit Acceleration Project to support stakeholders working towards more energy efficient and more environmentally friendly buildings.  Teresa holds a B.Sc. of Environmental Science from Simon Fraser University.

Grant Stott

Programs Manager
Originally from Markham, Ontario, Grant completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Environmental Science at Trent University in Peterborough. After working in various technical, research, and communication roles, Grant moved to Victoria in 2018. Grant is passionate about all aspects of sustainability and the conservation of our natural environment. He has a great interest in energy efficiency, sustainable building and neighborhood design, and is excited to be working for City Green Solutions to help others improve their energy efficiency. In his spare time, Grant enjoys woodworking, hiking, cycling, snowboarding, camping, and generally exploring beautiful BC.

Danielle Boulton

Program Coordinator
Danielle was born and raised on Vancouver Island and grew up with a passion for the environment. This passion led her to the University of Victoria where she completed a BA in Geography with a concentration in Urban Development, and a Minor in Environmental Studies. During her studies, Danielle became especially interested in sustainable cities, green building, and community engagement. This has led her to City Green, where she can contribute to a greener future by motivating and exciting people to improve their energy efficiency. Danielle is the office plant nerd and spends her free time wrangling her toddler and walking her dog.

Jennifer Graham

Program Coordinator
Jennifer went to Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby British Columbia where she completed a Bachelors degree in Resource and Environmental Management. There, her interest in sustainability and community engagement flourished through volunteer and co-op opportunities. In 2020, during her last term at SFU Jennifer moved to Victoria BC. She is passionate about sustainability and ensuring that natural resources and ecosystems are protected now and for future generations. In her role at City Green, Jennifer hopes to inspire others to lead sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyles that positively impact our planet. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, kayaking, and cooking.

Alison Holmes


Finance Manager
Alison has enjoyed most of her adult life living on, and loving the West Coast of BC, after growing up on the Prairies.  She has a Diploma in Business Administration and years of ongoing education, accounting and systems experience in a wide variety of organizations.  She enjoys working with a team of environmentally conscious and forward-thinking people.  Alison does Accounts Payable and Project Costing and Reporting, and manages most of City Green's finances. She enjoys being active, preferring to walk to work, hiking, lake swimming, camping, and exploring Vancouver Island.  She loves to travel and enjoys a good read.

Patricia Graham

Finance Assistant
Tricia was born in New Zealand in a house with no insulation and a corrugated metal roof. She is a big believer in making homes energy efficient and cozy! With a background in health services, customer service, and web design, Tricia is responsible for accounts payable, payroll, financial reports, and human resources at City Green. Tricia loves working for an environmentally-conscious organization that fits with her values and philosophy. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading, and watching baseball.

Thomas Scherbak

Interim Program Coordinator
Thomas grew up outside the City of Toronto, moved to British Columbia in 2017 and arrived in Victoria in 2019. They studied at the University of Victoria in Sciences with a Double major in Biology (Forest Biology Concentration) and Environmental Studies. Most of their focus is on plant and human cultural connections to the environment, with a similar focus on plant morphology and ecosystem interaction. He enjoys coaching, teaching people about the environment and offering insight on how people can improve themselves daily.  They also love to spending their free-time in the City parks and different beaches exploring the beautiful wildlife that Beautiful British Columbia has to offer.  

Emily Farries

Program & Services Specialist
Emily is originally from China but grew up all around Oregon from farms to cities. For all her life she has lived in the Pacific Northwest making frequent visits to the coast which created her love for the environment and sustainability. In 2019 she moved to Victoria, BC to study at the University of Victoria, and graduated with a BA in Environmental Studies and Geography focusing on sustainability. After living in Victoria for over 5 years, she found a sense of community in Victoria. With her role in City Green Solutions, she hopes to support her community and expand her sustainability contribution. Outside of work Emily loves to be outdoors to go on runs, bouldering, hiking or exploring the city; on nights in she loves to cook, embroider, game, and watch movies.

Kristi Owens

Energy Efficiency Services Manager (EA, QAS, SOM)

Kristi came to the West Coast 15 years ago from the prairies where she grew up and earned her diploma in Architectural Technologies at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.  She has always looked at architecture through an energy efficiency lens which led her down the meandering path of experimenting with super low carbon building materials and passive solar projects, and ultimately undertaking residential energy efficiency consultancy work as an Energy Advisor. She also became interested in community engagement through extensive volunteering with a social enterprise and has a personal commitment to promote low-carbon and renewable energy opportunities within the Building sector. At City Green she gets to satisfy both worlds by providing support and training for the Energy Advisor community. A perfect day for Kristi involves painting or reading a good book, while camping on the shores of a remote lake with her family.

Chengbo Su

Technical Services Lead
Chengbo was born and raised in the harbor area in Tianjin, China. He worked as an environmental protection administrator since 2006 after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Resources, Environment, and Planning. Chengbo came to Victoria to study Environment and Management at Royal Roads University in 2015. He is passionate about sustainability, environmental management systems, and waste-to-energy. In addition to soccer, photography, and music, Chengbo enjoys walking down the streets while bathing in the sunshine.

Daniel Tran

Client Services Representative
Hi all! My name’s Daniel, I’m an Islander born and raised. I briefly studied at Camosun College and the University of Victoria (UVIC). At UVIC, I pursued a double major in History and English (w/ a focus on Canadian History and English Literature). I’ve backpacked Southeast Asia—Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand— as a teacher and environmental renewal labourer. This trip sparked my interest in community improvement work and is part of the reason I landed at City Green. Outside of City Green, you will likely find me café hopping, vinyl collecting, writing/recording music, teaching origami, running, or biking.

Shruti Basu

Client Services Representative
Originally from the east coast of India, specifically Kolkata, Shruti shifted her career focus in 2021 to pursue Marketing in British Columbia. A year later, she relocated to Victoria, where she began her career in marketing. It was during this time that she discovered her true passion for combining marketing with giving back to society, leading her to find City Green Solutions, where her journey took a meaningful turn. In 2023, Shruti started her career as a client service representative. However, her enthusiasm for marketing opened doors to various creative and communications projects. Currently, she is responsible for marketing and communications for City Green and its other programs. Outside of work, Shruti loves cooking, traveling, and exploring the beautiful city of Victoria.