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Smiely Khurana (she/her)
Founder & Executive Director
Smiely Khurana is a sustainability leader, community organizer, and passionate storyteller based in Vancouver, BC. She founded the Climate Wellness Network to address the growing need for mental health support in the face of the climate crisis, particularly for youth and frontline communities. With years of experience in sustainable film production, grassroots organizing, and climate communications, Smiely brings a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and systems thinking to her work. She is also the founder of The Sustainable Act, a climate media agency amplifying underrepresented voices through storytelling, events, and strategic partnerships. Deeply inspired by nature and her lived experience with climate anxiety, Smiely is committed to building spaces of care, connection, and resilience.

Khushi Khosla (she/her)
Operations Manager
Khushi Khosla is a dynamic leader, creative strategist, and advocate for collective change. Originally from New Delhi, she moved to Canada in 2018 to pursue a Bachelor's in Management at UBC. Passionate about the arts and community building, Khushi thrives at the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and social impact. With a diverse career spanning multiple industries, she has built a versatile skill set in production, advising, coordination, and management. Currently working as an administrator in the creative industry and serving as the operations coordinator for Climate Wellness Network. She is also the driving force behind DreamStill Technologies, a fashion technology and events company focused on preventing and diverting textile waste. Khushi is a natural leader who challenges traditional business models, using her creativity to build meaningful connections and empower marginalized communities. She is committed to creating spaces where art, business, and activism converge to drive lasting change.
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