The Team
Our consultants have been active in the energy and climate change field for over a decade, and are recognized as some of Canada’s leading experts in modeling the response of economic and energy systems to greenhouse gas policies.

Jotham Peters, Managing Partner
Managing partner and primary model developer at Navius, with experience advising governments and organizations about energy and climate policy since 2006.
Michael Wolinetz, Partner
Lead techno-economic modeller for Navius Research since 2008, responsible for designing and executing energy and climate policy forecasting analyses using several quantitative models.
Noel Melton, Partner
Consultant and published researcher providing insights to governments and other clients about the impact of energy and climate policies since 2008.
Brianne Riehl, Managing Director
Climate and energy policy researcher and advisor since 2015, responsible for translating Navius’ complex modeling results into real-world insights.
Aurora Marstokk, Senior Manager
Aurora has a background in environmental economics, climate change, environmental policy, spatial analysis, and econometrics. She also has experience as a research assistant at the University of British Columbia.
Sam Pallas, Senior Analyst
Sam brings a diverse background of quantitative, analytical and modeling experience in both the private and public sectors.
Isaac Kwok Hei Yeung, Analyst II
Isaac is an engineering professional in the energy sector. He holds a Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power system analysis and a minor in Sustaining Cities, Cultures, and the Earth from the University of Hong Kong.
Lucas Mehling, Analyst II
Lucas is an economist with a focus on development and the environment. He joined Navius after completing a Bachelor of International Economics at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Nima Alizadeh, Analyst I
Doina Rusu, Analyst I
Doina is an economist interested in using quantitative tools to disentangle questions pertaining to climate and energy policy. Prior to joining Navius, she contributed to research at the Bank of Canada and analyzed the North American energy market in commodity trading departments of major firms.
Rosalyn Shepherd, Analyst I
Rosalyn has a diverse research background, with experience in energy-economy-emissions modelling for climate policy, industrial decarbonization, and ecological restoration. She has conducted engaged, interdisciplinary research with a range of stakeholders, including governments, non-profit organizations, community councils, and private companies.
Carolina Gil, Office Manager
Carolina Gil is an experienced administrative professional with a strong background in marketing, finance, and client support.












