Our Team

Michaela Neuberger

Executive Director

Michaela is a caring, pragmatic, and collaborative leader known for her ability to communicate. She uses technical knowledge and business acumen to carry ambitious vision into practical implementation. Michaela has over ten years professional experience in the private and public sectors. She managed operational improvement projects in the construction industries of England, Germany, and France. In BC, Michaela has worked on market transformation initiatives for new construction, existing buildings, and low carbon electrification for BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver. Recently, Michaela was the Director of Operations for Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Exchange. A mother of two, Michaela is thoroughly committed to helping create healthier futures.

Paul Reynolds

Director of Projects

Paul is the co-founder of Affine Climate Solutions and founder of Fulcrum Projects, a Vancouver-based Project Management firm. A systems thinker with nearly 20 years’ experience, he specializes in overseeing complex public and private sector projects. Paul is known for collaborating effectively with clients and delivering projects on-time and on-budget. Past clients TELUS, BC Hydro, and Public Services and Procurement Canada. A leader in climate change mitigation, he works with the real estate and financial industries to plan low-carbon and resilient new construction and retrofit projects that enhance occupant wellness.

Charlotte Barrow

Project Manager

Charlotte oversees the successful delivery of diverse client projects, specializing in green project funding, financing, and tax incentives. With an MSc in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability, Charlotte has 10 years of experience in climate change research and project management in the built environment in London and internationally. She has worked on projects to quantify the value of social housing refurbishment, improve urban air quality, and develop green infrastructure. Charlotte also brings expertise in ESG consulting and communication, helping businesses measure, enhance, and showcase their environmental and social impacts. She is passionate about decarbonization initiatives that not only enhance the sustainability of our built environment, but also foster vibrant, resilient communities.

Lewis Seitz

Project Coordinator

Lewis is an expert in research, data analysis, and building science. His diverse work experience in various industries complements his multidisciplinary engineering background, equipping him with a grasp of a range of technologies and their potential applications for innovative solutions. His industry experience and engineering student projects have prioritized developing the optimum solution for a diverse set of stakeholders and include research, design, and manufacturing. Passionate about sustainability, Lewis hopes to facilitate continued improvements in efficiency and electrification to reduce energy consumption and decrease reliance on fossil fuels.

Jamie Gray-Donald

Senior Advisor

Jamie supports Affine’s team on strategic initiatives. He holds a PhD in Adult Education from the University of Toronto and started his career in international development and academia. In 2008, he launched the sustainability program at Sears Canada, helping families reduce their homes’ carbon footprints. He then led Sustainability at Bentall Kennedy. In 2016, Jamie joined QuadReal Property Group as Senior Vice President, Sustainability. Within three years, he built a dedicated team that earned recognition as the top-ranked real estate firm in North America for sustainability. Jamie developed leading tenant engagement programs and portfolio decarbonization strategies across a $70 billion portfolio, achieving significant annual carbon reductions with attractive internal rates of return.

John Cheung

Senior Project Advisor

With 25 years in the construction industry, including senior roles at CBRE and Colliers Project Leaders, John brings extensive expertise to Affine as a Senior Project Advisor for retrofits. He has overseen more than $1.5 billion in construction projects across public and private sectors, delivering hundreds of successful initiatives. John’s background in building engineering technology and construction management enables him to balance time, budget, and constructability while managing change effectively. His strategic approach maximizes return on investment through robust planning, quality controls, and risk management. At Affine, John supports the implementation of deep emission retrofit projects, guiding clients through sustainable, cost-effective building solutions tailored to their needs.

Board of Directors

Morgan McDonald

Director, Corporate Sustainability - Ledcor Industries
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Morgan McDonald is Director of Corporate Sustainability with Ledcor, one of Canada's largest and most diversified construction companies. He previously led a program called Ledcor Renew, which supports commercial and institutional building owners in understanding the financial and technical feasibility of high-performance projects for both new construction and retrofit. Morgan has over 20 years of experience with a background in renewable energy, carbon finance, and sustainability education. He serves on the Board of Directors for QUEST Canada and was a past BC Chapter Chair and national Director with the Canada Green Building Council. Morgan is also a Juno award-winning musician.
Divya Vedartham

Managing Director, Energy & Sustainability - CBRE
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Divya Vedartham’s combined background in architecture, sustainability, and business gives her a holistic perspective on development of high performance real estate. She uses these insights to help clients create comprehensive sustainability & energy strategies that better support their business goals and create a positive impact on their communities. She leverages her expertise in research & communication to facilitate integrated design workshops & stakeholder engagement processes to translate client goals to actionable performance requirements and generate innovative solutions.
Mel de Jager

Director, ESG
Infrastructure & Renewable Resources
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
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Mel is currently Director, ESG at BCI where she focuses on ESG strategy and integration within BCI’s Infrastructure & Renewable Resources portfolio, including in due diligence, asset management, engagement with portfolio companies, and portfolio monitoring. Prior to joining BCI, Mel was Vice President, Climate Change, Resilience & Sustainability at WSP Canada, leading a national sustainability and climate advisory practice providing services across a range of sectors, including financial services, infrastructure, industry, real estate, and government. Prior to WSP, Mel was a Principal at SSG, leading the delivery of several decarbonization and climate resilience plans for cities in Canada, including Toronto and Halifax. Mel holds a Bachelor of Engineering, a Master of Planning, and PEng (Professional Engineer) and PMP (Project Management Professional) designations.

Affine Climate Solutions’ Board of Directors is a cross-section of leaders in the real estate and financial industries. We are committed to finding tangible solutions for climate recovery.