Clarissa Arsenault, Lpp, Mcip, Ept Email & Phone Number

Clarissa is a Licensed Professional Planner with 7 years of interdisciplinary experience both in the public sector and as a consulting Climate Change Planner. Starting her career with a BA in Anthropology, her approach is sensitive to the lived experiences of participants, weaving in an individual and collective action approach, and seeking out opportunities to understand the needs, motivations, and values of impacted parties for maximum impact. Continuing her training with a BA in Urban and Regional Planning and a MA in Environment and Management, Clarissa’s expertise is focused on sustainability and climate leadership. She has experience developing and implementing environment and climate change plans, programs, and policies at a variety of scales. Her roles are typically centered around community-level climate adaptation planning and capacity building. She also has experience with low-carbon resilience, nature-based solutions, and climate risk and vulnerability assessments. Clarissa prioritizes collaboration, transparency, and consensus building to develop trust during project delivery. She was a 2023 ECO Impact Award Winner, recognized for her leadership and impact in Canada’s environmental sector.

Listed skills include Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, and 15 others.