League of Innovators & Scholars

A global community of professionals and researchers committed to fostering sustainable and equitable solutions for a better tomorrow.

About Us

The League of Innovators and Scholars is a dynamic coalition of more than 100 professionals and academics from around the globe, united in their dedication to building a more sustainable and equitable future.

Our League of Innovators, comprised of experienced professionals, connects us with industry partnerships and collaborates on client projects to deliver impactful sustainability solutions.

Our League of Scholars, a group of esteemed researchers and educators, contributes to the advancement of sustainability knowledge and research. Together, they form a vibrant community of leaders, sharing their diverse expertise and commitment to giving back to society.

Are you ready to join our mission to transform the world?

League Participants

Andre Czitrom

Magik

Andrea Tartaglia

Politecnico di Milano

Anna Meroni

Vice Dean and Professor of Product Service Design, Politecnico di Milano

Arlene Etchen

CMHC Innovation & Partnerships

Atif Aqueel

AAA Architects

Beatriz Amann

Director Design School IED, Madrid

Berta Pavlov

Professor Fashion, George Brown College

Bhavna Duggal

Securian Canada

Bilal Surahyo

Simpli Home Furniture

Blair Feltmate

Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation

Carol Phillips

Principal of Moriyama and Teshima Architects, Toronto

Caroline Culliere

Co-Founder/Lead of Operations, Gifftid

Christina Doyle

The Canadian Standards Association

Dave Kusuma

President, World Design Organization

David Moses

Engineer, Toronto

Derek Chezzi

Centennial College

Elena Mussinelli

Professor of Architecture, Politecnico di Milano

Eric Meerkamper

Fellow, Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies

Geoff Cape

R-Hauz

Gianfranca Kiko

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Gino Di Rezze

President, Groundheat Solar Wind

Grace Almendras-Castillo

Founder/CEO, Gifftid

Holly Jordan

Architect/Principal and Global Sustainability Lead at B+H Architects

Ilaria Valenti

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Jamie Miller

Director of Biomimicry, B+H Architects

Jason Innis

Professor Culinary Arts, George Brown College

Jess Majekodunmi

Director, Accenture Human Sciences Laboratory Dublin

Job Rutgers

Professor of Design, OCAD University

John Jung

Intelligent Communities Forum

Jorge Abrams

Winn Innovation

Jose Toral

Peris+Toral Arquitectes

Kahare Miano

University of Nairobi

Kigara Kamweru

Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture, University of Nairobi

Krista Palen

Transsolar KlimaEngineering

Kristina Verner

Senior Vice-president Strategy Policy and Innovation, Waterfront Toronto

Lorenzo Imbezi

Director of Design Research Institute at Sapienza University in Rome / President, Cumulus Association

Marc Giacomelli

Marx Brothers

Margie Zeidler

President and Founder 401 Richmond

Mary Rowe

Canadian Urban Institute

Matt Hexemer

Brookfield Sustainability Institute

Mazyar Mortazavi

President and CEO of TAS Corporation

Mitchell Cohen

President, The Daniels Corporation

Nastaran Dadashi

Professor Human-Computer Interaction, George Brown College

Nicolas Demers-Stoddart

Principal, Provencher Roy Architects, Montreal

Pablo Corell

Senior Manager Sustainability Services, Deloitte, Madrid

Paddy Harrington

Founder, Frontier Co

Paul Rowan

Umbra Founder

Rajeev Chib

Citi Asia

Renee D'Aoust

Principal of Daoust Lestage Architects, Montreal

Richard Witt

Principal of BDP Quadrangle Architects in Toronto

Robert Giusti

Microsoft

Robert Jackson

Fast and Epp Engineers, Vancouver

Roberto Chiotti

Larkin Architect Limited

Shadrak Mwarigha

Vice-President Housing and Homeless Services, Woodgreen Community Services

Steffanie Adams

Professor Architectural Technology, George Brown College

Susan Spiegel

Susan Speigel Architect Inc

Tye Farrow

Principal Farrow Architects

Vanessa Eckstein

Blok Design

Vittorio Capitani

PhD Student, Faculty of Economics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Wendy Gold

Founder & Principal, Gold Brand Group

Andre Czitrom
Magik
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Andrea Tartaglia
Politecnico di Milano
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Anna Meroni
Vice Dean and Professor of Product Service Design, Politecnico di Milano
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Arlene Etchen
CMHC Innovation & Partnerships
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Atif Aqueel
AAA Architects
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Beatriz Amann
Director Design School IED, Madrid
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Berta Pavlov
Professor Fashion, George Brown College
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Bhavna Duggal
Securian Canada
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Bilal Surahyo
Simpli Home Furniture
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Blair Feltmate
Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation
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Carol Phillips
Principal of Moriyama and Teshima Architects, Toronto
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Caroline Culliere
Co-Founder/Lead of Operations, Gifftid
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Christina Doyle
The Canadian Standards Association
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Dave Kusuma
President, World Design Organization
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David Moses
Engineer, Toronto
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Derek Chezzi
Centennial College
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Elena Mussinelli
Professor of Architecture, Politecnico di Milano
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Eric Meerkamper
Fellow, Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies
Read More
Geoff Cape
R-Hauz
Read More
Gianfranca Kiko
-
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Gino Di Rezze
President, Groundheat Solar Wind
Read More
Grace Almendras-Castillo
Founder/CEO, Gifftid
Read More
Holly Jordan
Architect/Principal and Global Sustainability Lead at B+H Architects
Read More
Ilaria Valenti
-
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Jamie Miller
Director of Biomimicry, B+H Architects
Read More
Jason Innis
Professor Culinary Arts, George Brown College
Read More
Jess Majekodunmi
Director, Accenture Human Sciences Laboratory Dublin
Read More
Job Rutgers
Professor of Design, OCAD University
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John Jung
Intelligent Communities Forum
Read More
Jorge Abrams
Winn Innovation
Read More
Jose Toral
Peris+Toral Arquitectes
Read More
Kahare Miano
University of Nairobi
Read More
Kigara Kamweru
Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture, University of Nairobi
Read More
Krista Palen
Transsolar KlimaEngineering
Read More
Kristina Verner
Senior Vice-president Strategy Policy and Innovation, Waterfront Toronto
Read More
Lorenzo Imbezi
Director of Design Research Institute at Sapienza University in Rome / President, Cumulus Association
Read More
Marc Giacomelli
Marx Brothers
Read More
Margie Zeidler
President and Founder 401 Richmond
Read More
Mary Rowe
Canadian Urban Institute
Read More
Matt Hexemer
Brookfield Sustainability Institute
Read More
Mazyar Mortazavi
President and CEO of TAS Corporation
Read More
Mitchell Cohen
President, The Daniels Corporation
Read More
Nastaran Dadashi
Professor Human-Computer Interaction, George Brown College
Read More
Nicolas Demers-Stoddart
Principal, Provencher Roy Architects, Montreal
Read More
Pablo Corell
Senior Manager Sustainability Services, Deloitte, Madrid
Read More
Paddy Harrington
Founder, Frontier Co
Read More
Paul Rowan
Umbra Founder
Read More
Rajeev Chib
Citi Asia
Read More
Renee D'Aoust
Principal of Daoust Lestage Architects, Montreal
Read More
Richard Witt
Principal of BDP Quadrangle Architects in Toronto
Read More
Robert Giusti
Microsoft
Read More
Robert Jackson
Fast and Epp Engineers, Vancouver
Read More
Roberto Chiotti
Larkin Architect Limited
Read More
Shadrak Mwarigha
Vice-President Housing and Homeless Services, Woodgreen Community Services
Read More
Steffanie Adams
Professor Architectural Technology, George Brown College
Read More
Susan Spiegel
Susan Speigel Architect Inc
Read More
Tye Farrow
Principal Farrow Architects
Read More
Vanessa Eckstein
Blok Design
Read More
Vittorio Capitani
PhD Student, Faculty of Economics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Read More
Wendy Gold
Founder & Principal, Gold Brand Group
Read More

Benefits and Criteria

• Professional Networking Opportunities: The League features a diverse group of experts who facilitate unique collaboration opportunities and participate in the exchange of innovative ideas and best practices in sustainability.

• Skill Development and Enhancement: Refine your skills, learn new methodologies and stay at the forefront of sustainable practices through co-developing projects and engaging in applied research with us.

• Research and Publication Opportunities: The League offers avenues for publishing cutting-edge research to a global audience, enhancing your academic credentials and contributing to the growing body of knowledge on sustainability.

• Real-World Impact: Working on client projects and applied research with BSI opens the door for participants to apply their expertise to solve real-world problems, leading to tangible impacts in the community and beyond.

• Professional Growth Experiences: Take the opportunity to mentor emerging professionals and students, share your knowledge and guide the next generation of sustainability leaders.

• Visibility and Recognition: Our high-impact projects and research increase the visibility of your expertise among your peers and build recognition as a key contributor to sustainability and innovation.

• Access to Cutting-Edge Insights: Get the inside track on insights from the forefront of sustainability research and innovation, and stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and approaches.

• Community Engagement and Philanthropy: By giving back to the community, you can help to promote equity through purposed-driven and fulfilling sustainability initiatives and projects.

Become a League Participant

It’s your turn! We’re looking for motivated professionals who are ready to contribute their skills and experience in exchange for the opportunities offered by joining the League of Innovators and Scholars.

Do you have what it takes to build a better tomorrow? Join our mission today.

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FAQs

Q: What is the time commitment for League participants?
A: The League of Innovators & Scholars meets virtually two to three times per year and in-person (special retreat) once a year to discuss the strategic direction of the projects, research and Observatory work at the BSI. Participants also have opportunities to contribute to BSI including mentoring students, co-creating white papers, participating in events such as our charrettes, and more!


Q: How long do participants serve?
A: Each League of Innovators & Scholars participant will be expected to serve on a 3-year term with the option of renewal.


Q: How do I join the League of Innovators and Scholars?
A: You can submit an application for consideration to the League by completing this form on this page. Click Here