City of Vancouver Councillor and Deputy Mayor Sarah Kirby-Yung is committed to a liveable and vibrant Vancouver. Her priorities have included advancing housing, investing in neighbourhoods, infrastructure and community amenities, improving city services, supporting small business, economic development, and arts and culture. She is serving her second term on Vancouver City Council, and previously  was elected to the Vancouver Park Board where she served as Chair. Prior to public service, Councillor Kirby-Yung’s experience included senior management roles in the tourism and hospitality sector. She has a BA in Psychology from UBC as well as an MBA.

Dr. Elizabeth Dunn is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia and coauthor of Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending. She directs UBC’s Happy Lab, which focuses on how to optimize valuable resources, including time, money, and carbon to maximize human well-being.

Dr. Jiaying Zhao (JZ) is a Professor of Psychology and Sustainability and founder and director of UBC’s Behavioural Sustainability Lab, which designs and tests innovative behavioural solutions to encourage sustainable actions.