CRF community

CRF advisory board

Our advisory board is made up of leaders from various sectors who walk the talk on regenerative sustainability to help Gustavson advance its vision of regenerative sustainability.  

Current board members:

• Anthony Everett, President & CEO, 4VI
• Stephen Huddart, Former CEO, McConnel Foundation
• David Miller, Managing Director, C40 Centre for Urban Climate Policy and Economy
• Kristen Needham, CEO, Founder & Owner, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
• Tricia Thomas, Creative Director, Salish Eye Productions
• Katie Gamble, CEO & Founder, Nature Bee Wraps
• Jayesh Vekariya, CEO & Co-Founder, joni
• Cynthia Milton, Professor, History, University of Victoria
• Crystal Tremblay, Associate Professor of Geography & Director of CIFAL Victoria, University of Victoria 
• Christian Van Buskirk, Associate Teaching Professor, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria 

Case studies

CRF has collaborated with industry partners, academics and students to develop a series of case studies to be used in the classroom. One case study focuses on the decision to pursue certifications in the coffee industry. Another case study centred on family values and the impact of those values on business decisions during the COVID-19 crisis. Since 2022, CRF fellows have created a total of 6 cases illustrating regenerative sustainability, teaching them in both our graduate and undergraduate programs.

Sustainability-focused events

Engaging with community can be difficult without having a common cause to bring people together. CRF regularly invites local industry thought leaders to come together to exchange knowledge and expertise. Whether it is discussions taking place over a book launch or guided community dialogues, these conversations have a lasting impact as we move our community toward a regenerative future.