Heidi Horlacher Senior Green Infrastructure Specialist, City of Vancouver
Jose Romero Technical Director - Marine & Aquatic Sciences, GHD
Heidi Horlacher is a Senior Green Infrastructure Specialist with the City of Vancouver, Canada where she leads the Rain City Strategy’s Streets and Public Spaces Action Plan, aimed at accelerating the City’s adoption of Green Rainwater Infrastructure. With over 25 years of professional experience, Heidi is passionate about fostering equitable, livable and joyful communities through enhanced environmental outcomes. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange and held the position of Local Government representative for the Society of Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals of British Columbia. Heidi’s commitment to environmental stewardship continues to drive her impactful work on nature-based solutions in Vancouver and beyond.
Jose Romero is a Technical Director with more than 25 years of research and consultancy experience in water quality, marine and aquatic ecology, hydrodynamics, numerical modelling and management of large aquatic and marine monitoring programs. I have also prepared numerous environmental impact assessment technical reports for State and Federal/Commonwealth approvals/ permitting submissions, management plans for a range of operational and construction activities and regulatory compliance reports.
Madelaine Hooper Marine Science Lead, GHD
Madelaine is one of GHD’s leading marine scientists and the Marine Science Lead for New South Wales. She has over 13 years of experience spanning Tier 1 consulting, specialist consultancies and scientific research across Australia, the Pacific and the Middle East. Madelaine has played a lead technical role in the delivery of large‑scale environmental impact assessments and ecological monitoring programs undertaken within Commonwealth and state legislative frameworks, as well as under international regulatory regimes. Her technical leadership is demonstrated through the design, planning and execution of complex marine ecological management and monitoring programs across a diverse range of marine environments including offshore, coastal, and estuarine systems.
Justin Meager Technical Director – Aquatic Ecology, GHD
Justin is a marine scientist with more than 30 years of experience across academia, government, and environmental consulting. He has worked on marine projects around Australia, Europe, the Middle East, South-East Asia and the Indo-West Pacific. He has an in- depth understanding of regulatory frameworks for wildlife conservation and environmental management, and has served on numerous Australian and international working groups and expert advisory panels.
Patrick Chen Acoustical Engineer – Air, Noise & Compliance Group , GHD
Robert Casamento Global Strategy Executive Across AI, Energy and Climate
Patrick Chen is an Acoustical Consultant and Professional Engineer with GHD, with over seven years of experience in noise and vibration assessment for infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. He specializes in industrial and environmental noise and supports clients through permitting, assessment, and mitigation design.
Robert Casamento is a global strategy executive and multi-time start-up leader who advises organisations navigating major technological transitions across energy, infrastructure and climate. Drawing on senior leadership roles at the World Economic Forum, Edelman, Deloitte and EY, he works at the intersection of strategy, finance and execution as AI begins to reshape corporate business models.
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