Connecting Environmental Professionals Vancouver is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young and emerging environmental and sustainability professionals.
Our History
CEP Vancouver was launched in 2002 and has grown to a thriving network of over 1000 sustainability and impact professionals from across British Columbia. CEP Vancouver board members and volunteers organize valuable programming, events and professional-development opportunities including an annual mentoring program.
Our Vision
To accelerate and inspire Vancouver’s environmental and sustainability professional’s ability to impact change.
Our Mission
CEP Vancouver provides forums which empower and enrich environmental and sustainability professionals.
Our Principles
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Education - CEP contributes to the education and improvement of the community by providing learning and development opportunities such as networking with other environmental professionals, monthly meetings, speaker sessions, workshops, and discussion forums.
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Engagement - CEP facilitates engagement by establishing a forum for young and emerging environmental professionals to build relationships and find opportunities for leadership in their communities.
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Employment - CEP supports employment by connecting students and professionals with employers, circulating job opportunities, developing mentorship programs, and hosting workshops.
Meet Our Board
Ariel Dines, Co-President & Co-Director of Events
Ariel Schreiber Dines is a passionate environmental and sustainability consultant with over 4+ years in environmental, sustainability consultancy and research and eight years of experience as a private chef and in catering. With over five years of expertise in multinational and global ESG project management, Ariel excels in driving decarbonization strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and crafting impactful communication campaigns. Ariel has collaborated with organizations like the UN Global Compact, CDP, and Metro Vancouver Municipalities. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Ariel is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research and project management, and is committed to empowering communities through sustainable practices and innovative educational programs.
Olimpia Cuesta, Interim Co-President & Marketing Director
Olimpia is a bubbly ocean advocate passionate about the planet we call home. She has previous Board experience as a Social Media Coordinator with the Foundation of Hope and was recognized for her contribution to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade during her cohort. She can fluently speak English, French, and Spanish, and has lived abroad, motivating her to continue expanding her linguistic abilities as she is learning Portuguese. With an undergraduate degree in marketing, Olimpia's career has mostly been in bilingual roles and she is still on a shifting career journey. Her determined commitment to the environmental movement and eagerness to learn from her peers have enabled her to be part of the CEP board today.
Rachel Worlock, Co-Director of Events
Rachel is an enthusiastic advocate for sustainability and community building, with a background in environmental sustainability, electric vehicles and artificial intelligence. As the new Co-Director of CEP, she is committed to creating meaningful events that unite people around shared environmental goals. Originally from the UK, she relocated to Vancouver in pursuit of the mountains, ocean and active lifestyle. As a newcomer, she values community and connection, which inspired her to join CEP first as a mentee and now as a board member. When she's not organizing events, Rachel enjoys exploring BC’s landscapes through outdoor activities that inspire her dedication to protecting these natural spaces for future generations.
Other CEP Chapters Across Canada
Connecting Environmental Professionals (CEP) is a national organization of local chapters dedicated to creating opportunities for emerging and established environmental and sustainability professionals. CEP was founded in 1997 in Toronto as Young Environmental Professionals (YEP Canada) and has expanded to include chapters in the National Capital Region (Ottawa-Gatineau), Calgary and, Vancouver. The organization completed its name change from YEP to CEP in 2013
Connect with your local CEP Chapter to join, find events in your area, and become part of a generation of leaders who are developing their environmental careers and contributing to sustainable communities.