Our Team

The Volta Research team has decades of experience in the Canadian energy efficiency and residential housing sectors. We are founded on the premise that assembling a multi-sectoral research team promotes creativity and innovation. By bringing together different perspectives, we can advance the discovery of holistic, novel, and inclusive solutions to the intricate problems facing Canada as we work to reduce emissions.

TEAM

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Leigh St. Hilaire

Executive Director

Between his B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University and his over →

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Amanda Yip

Operations Director

Amanda holds an M.A.Sc. in Building Science from Toronto Metropolitan University →

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Aidan Brookson

Research Director

Aidan has an M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University →

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Dmitrii Fomin

Developer

Dmitrii is a full-stack software developer with seven years of diverse experience →

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Ewan MacLean

Junior Developer

After transitioning out of his career in the financial industry, Ewan began →

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Xaria Prempeh

Junior Developer

Xaria earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science at the University of Toronto before →

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Allison Medeiros

Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

With a BSW from Toronto Metropolitan University, Allison brings a strong →

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Marianne Love

Marianne is a seasoned leader in the municipal public sector with extensive public →

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Johanna Chevalier

As the Associate Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, Johanna provides →

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David Bailey

David's background in Civil Engineering and decades of experience in building →