About the speakers

Ascher Goodman moved from Oregon to B.C. in 2015 to study Forestry at UBC. During their time there, they worked as a research assistant in diverse fields from the human dimensions of conservation to studies on plant pathogens. Ascher has also held many jobs in education, and is currently a part of the Sierra Club of BC Education Team! They love working with teens and believe that all education is a two-way street. Ascher is very excited to be working with grades 6-12 in the lower mainland talking about climate change and how we can make the world better for everyone!

Flossie Baker is Sierra Club BC’s lead organizer. Her passion is supporting different communities to engage in building a new story about the future we face. With a background in journalism and communications, Flossie is interested in how the narratives we create shape our imagination for action. She trained as a community organizer under the Industrial Areas Foundation, the oldest community organizing network in North America, and brings stories and lessons in organizing from the UK, the San Fransisco Bay Area, Victoria and Vancouver. She now focuses on building relationships with unions and faith traditions. She is based in East Vancouver.