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JOY OPALUWA

I am a purpose-driven, people-oriented, and results-focused Certified Change Agent, with credentials in Finance, Management Applications, and Green and Healthy Buildings. Based in Canada, I bring interdisciplinary experience driving transformational initiatives across finance and accounting, sustainability, building performance, and organizational change.

My career is grounded in delivering meaningful impact, whether through guiding change management programs, ensuring financial and operational alignment with organizational objectives, or advancing low-carbon, high-performance building strategies. I am focused on integrating sustainability, finance, systems thinking and futures-focused strategy to unlock growth, resilience, and long-term value to prepare organizations, communities, and cities for a regenerative future.

Rooted in the values of fairness, compassion, human dignity, honesty, justice, and stewardship, I continuously seek to learn, grow, and lead with integrity and excellence. My journey toward regeneration began with a personal awakening, one that reshaped my priorities and deepened my commitment to environmental responsibility. Read my personal journey to regenerative living .

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LEARNING PERSPECTIVE

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

I am a Master of Future Cities (MFC) candidate at the University of Waterloo, where I leverage learning and collaborative projects to advance practical sustainability solutions.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, a critical enabler for climate action and business growth from Sheridan College, and a University Certificate in Management Applications from Athabasca University.

My professional designations and certifications include LEED AP BD+C, O+M, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, Certified Change Agent and One Click Construction LCA Specialist, equipping me with the tools to deliver measurable impact in sustainability, change management, and the built environment.

LEED® provides a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-saving buildings with ESG benefits.

Fitwel and WELL are pioneering real estate platforms that drive health insights into buildings, ESG performance, and bottom-line value. One Click LCA is the leading platform for life-cycle assessment and carbon reduction in the construction sector.

APPROACH

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

With an interdisciplinary background spanning finance, sustainability, and organizational change, I bring a comprehensive approach to impact-driven strategy. By integrating systems and futures thinking, change management, financial acumen, and strategic foresight, I can help you align solutions with financial and strategic goals, ensuring both short-term efficiency and long-term sustainability, resilience, and meaningful impact.

I balance technical skills with human-centered leadership, approaching change with empathy, care, and professionalism, helping you achieve higher levels of efficiency and productivity. Recognizing that people are at the heart of any transition, I can support you in fostering adaptability and engagement throughout your sustainability journey.

My multidisciplinary skills have equipped me with the capacity to manage limited and substantial resources effectively, while adhering to internal controls and maintaining strong governance without constraining expansion efforts.

Let’s connect and make your next project impactful

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Association of Energy Engineers, GTA

The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the principles and practice of energy conservation and energy-efficient system design. I am a member of the AEE's GTA chapter.

Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) supports people and businesses involved in designing, constructing, and operating buildings.

National members fuel the grassroots initiatives of Canada's green building communities. We leverage membership to develop professional connections within our local network and tap into the many resources available to us through education, networking events and local conferences.

International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)

As a member of the programming committee at the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP), the leading international network of sustainability professionals, I join other members to actively drive sustainability in organizations and communities around the globe.

Life Cycle Initiative (Hosted by UNEP)

The Life Cycle Initiative is a multi-stakeholder partnership, including institutional members from governments, businesses, science and civil society, and individual members from science and civil society.

Members share knowledge amongst worldwide experts, helping the Initiative to promote the development and application of life cycle approaches to inform sustainable decisions of governments and businesses to speed up the transition toward sustainable production and consumption.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

I bring a multidisciplinary background spanning finance, operations, change management, strategic foresight, and sustainable construction practices. This equips me to deliver comprehensive solutions that integrate financial, operational, and environmental goals while driving meaningful organizational and community impact.

My professional experience includes leading transformational initiatives, managing resources effectively, and guiding teams through complex change — from adopting sustainable practices to implementing new technologies and operational improvements. I approach every project with a balance of technical expertise and human-centered leadership, ensuring both efficiency and engagement.

Complementing this, my ongoing studies in the Master of Future Cities program provide advanced knowledge in sustainable urban planning, systems thinking, foresight methodology, and whole-of-society climate solutions, enabling me to address challenges from local communities to global systems.

See examples of my work and impact in my Portfolio.

WORK WITH ME

Better Together!

Aiming to integrate sustainable practices, achieve green building certifications, ensure financial and operational alignment or develop strategies for a resilient future?

My interdisciplinary experience will guide you to impactful, short-term efficiency and long-term results.

Let’s create a sustainable, resilient built environment together.

Discovery

JOY OPALUWA

CREDENTIALS AND AFFILIATIONS

LEARNING PERSPECTIVE

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

APPROACH

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Association of Energy Engineers, GTA

Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)

International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)

Life Cycle Initiative (Hosted by UNEP)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

GROWTH

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

WORK WITH ME

Tell Me About Your Project

Better Together!

Discovery

JOY OPALUWA

CREDENTIALS AND AFFILIATIONS

LEARNING PERSPECTIVE

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

APPROACH

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Association of Energy Engineers, GTA

Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)

International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)

Life Cycle Initiative (Hosted by UNEP)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

GROWTH

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

WORK WITH ME

Tell Me About Your Project

Better Together!

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