Lea Elliott is a biologist, policy analyst, writer, educator, and green innovation enthusiast with over 20 years of experience in the environmental field. With an MSc in Resource Management and Environmental Studies from the University of British Columbia and a BSc in Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria, Lea has spent her career studying the impact of forestry, tourism, and agriculture on our natural resources. She has worked with communities, local municipalities, and environmental organizations to better integrate nature and implement greener practices.

Lea is the author of "Work Like Nature: Sustainability lessons from ecosystems for your job or business," a book that highlights how nature practices sustainability every day by harnessing interconnection, seeing waste as resources, and using diversity to strengthen resilience. Currently, she is a senior policy analyst at Metro Vancouver, where she is working on integrating a new wastewater treatment plant on Iona Island and Iona Beach Regional Park, adopting a regenerative approach that will ensure a net-positive effect on the ecosystem while minimizing the plant's impact. She has also worked with Naturehood and Scientist in Residence, collaborating with teachers to inspire the next generation of green innovators through professional development workshops.

Lea's passion for environmental studies is matched only by her love for outdoor activities. She enjoys observing the wildlife around her, particularly during Pacific Herring runs.