Panel Discussion

Julian Boyle BSc'91 is the President of SwitchPACE, a Halifax-based organization that works with municipalities across Canada to develop financing programs that help homeowners invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy. A professional engineer with over 35 years of experience in energy efficiency, Julian has successfully completed more than $300 million in residential and commercial efficiency and renewable projects. Prior to SwitchPACE, he spent 12 years with Halifax Regional Municipality as Manager of Strategic Energy Policy and Initiatives, where he led the design and implementation of Halifax Solar City, Canada's first Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. Julian aims to help eliminate 100 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions before retiring.

Sarah Chiasson MBA'06 is the Executive Director of Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3), an EfficiencyOne company that supports local climate action by investing in projects and initiatives that help Halifax transition toward a net-zero economy. She is also an Executive Advisor at EfficiencyOne. She holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Saint Mary's University and is a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional. Prior to joining HCi3, Sarah held several roles at EfficiencyOne, most recently serving as Senior Director, Service Delivery, where she oversaw energy efficiency and demand response programs. Her contributions to advancing energy efficiency in Nova Scotia were recognized with a Canada's Clean16 Award. Earlier in her career, she worked in investment banking in Calgary and Halifax.

David Miller BA'05

Monica Weshler is a Business Development Specialist at the UN Global Compact Network Canada, where she advances responsible business practices by building strategic partnerships and engaging businesses and leaders across Canada and internationally. Her work supports the Network’s mission to help businesses integrate sustainability into their strategies and operations, uphold the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, and advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
Monica holds an MBA in International Business and Entrepreneurship from Dalhousie University, where she served as President of the MBA Society, and an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto. Her experience spans business development, strategic partnerships, marketing, and professional education across corporate and non-profit sectors, including Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnson. She has represented Canada at the Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry and received the Northstar Trade Fellowship.
Monica is passionate about the role of business, policy and community engagement in creating positive, lasting change. Through her professional work and commitment to volunteering and mentorship, she values collaboration, fresh perspectives and purposeful action. She is driven by the opportunity to connect people and ideas, build meaningful partnerships, and help shape a more responsible, inclusive and sustainable future.