Charlotte holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a thematic focus on climate change in media and a Master of Arts in Planning, both from the University of British Columbia. Her Master’s research examined the structural and institutional conditions shaping community-led renewable energy and identified social finance mechanisms that support equitable, context-appropriate projects. She has also supported Dr. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa’s work on climate resilience in high-mountain communities in Nepal and contributed to the Knowledge Justice Collective’s analysis of Indigenous representation in global climate assessments.
She is currently a member of PLACE lab (Planning for Climate Equity), which is led by SCARP Assistant Professor Holly Caggiano.
Planning for Equitable Access to Green Jobs in Canada’s Just Transition
Charlotte’s research focuses on how Canada’s green jobs are classified and who gains access to employment opportunities. She examines how narrow definitions of “green” and “skilled” work shape who participates in low-carbon employment, and she identifies ways to incorporate worker and community priorities into workforce planning for a just transition. Her doctoral work analyzes the criteria used in online job postings in the electricity sector and draws on interviews with workers, job applicants, and job portal staff to understand how her interlocutors interpret and contest those criteria.
