Kristy is Climate Action Africa’s Urban Resilience Advisor, as well as a Climate Risk and Resilience Advisor with WSP. Based in Rossland, British Columbia, she has dedicated her career to building sustainable, climate-adaptive communities. She has experience in urban planning and municipal sustainability, and specializes in climate change risk assessments and adaptation planning, ensuring projects are resilient and future-ready. A certified Envision Sustainability Professional, Kristy has played a pivotal role in developing adaptation and mitigation strategies that drive meaningful change. She holds a Master of Community and Regional Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Conservation from the University of British Columbia. Recognized for her leadership and innovation, Kristy has received multiple awards for her contributions to sustainability and climate-conscious urban planning. A fun fact about Kristy is that she has adorable twin toddlers and two funny dogs, and their names all start with the letter ‘m’.
Kristy McConnel
