Who We Are

Julian is a pioneer in the field of PACE. During his 12 year tenure as Manager Strategic Energy Policy and Initiatives with Halifax Regional Municipality, he led the design and implementation of Canada’s first PACE program – Halifax Solar City. Julian is a professional engineer with over 25 years experience in energy efficiency and has successfully completed over $300M in residential and commercial projects. He wants to retire 100 million tons of CO2 emissions before he retires.

Thais Serpa Chaves graduated Summa Cum Laude from Saint Mary’s University with a B.Sc. in Computer Science. She has long demonstrated a passion for pursuing knowledge and the environment, with multiple award-winning environmental chemistry projects, participation in her high school’s environmental club, and a local environmental scholarship. In her spare time, Thais enjoys exploring data, software development, and emerging AI technologies. As a Data Analyst, Thais builds solutions to tackle environmental challenges. Her work leverages data to drive energy retrofits uptake, optimize sustainable financing, and support the clean energy transition across Canada.

Mohamed is an accounting graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Medea in Algeria, he is bilingual and he has more than ten years of experience in accounting and finance management. During his 8 years being part of Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co, Ltd., he led the accounting team successfully to run and manage over $1.3 B US Dollars budget building the first-ever green city in Algeria, Boughezoul New Town Project. Mohamed is passionate about the environment and sustainable development, as he volunteered and encouraged people to plant trees in Algeria, transitioning to clean energy, reducing carbon and saving the environment for future generations.

Ethan Boyle graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting. As a Junior Accountant at SwitchPACE, Ethan supports financial reporting, budgeting, and data analysis initiatives that help accelerate energy retrofits and sustainable financing projects across Canada. His work contributes to making clean energy improvements more accessible and economically viable for home owners and communities. What he values most about working at SwitchPACE is the opportunity to empower homeowners to adopt clean energy solutions that lower and stabilize utility bills while making their homes more comfortable year-round. In his spare time, Ethan enjoys camping and hiking throughout Nova Scotia, exploring the province’s beautiful coastlines, forests, and outdoor destinations.

Kaden is a recent graduate of NSCC’s Business Program with a major in Marketing. Since graduating Kaden has worked closely within the Halifax music industry, working with bands and artists to promote their creations. Kaden has also used his time since graduating to work freelance Marketing jobs within his childhood hometown of Lunenburg. Kaden is very excited to use his creativity, passion and work ethic to help build a strong network of sustainable municipalities within Canada.

Sarah Goldberg graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2025 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at Dalhousie University, expected in 2028. She has long held a passion for renewable energy, with a particular enthusiasm for expanding the adoption of solar technology. As an Energy Concierge at Switchpace, Sarah helps homeowners navigate their energy retrofit journey. She is passionate about making efficiency upgrades accessible to everyone by removing the upfront costs that act as a barrier, empowering more people to save money and go green.

Leah is a recent graduate from the University of Prince Edward Island, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Climate Change and Adaptation. She is passionate about sustainability, community engagement, and creating a positive impact through collaborative work. Through her academic experience, Leah has developed skills in research, communication, and data analysis, with a focus on environmental and climate related issues. She is excited to contribute to meaningful community initiatives and to connect with organizations that value climate initiatives, teamwork, and purpose driven work.