Ashton is passionate about environmental education and community engagement, and is particularly interested in addressing climate change.Ashton believes strongly in the mission of Green Teams of Canada (GTC). She has served on its board and has volunteered with the Lower Mainland Green Team. Having completed a B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences at UBC, she has extensive knowledge on environmental processes and how humans perceive and interact with their lived environments. Throughout university she was involved in various sustainability initiatives and has experience in interdisciplinary research, waste management and operations. Ashton strives to inspire and nurture young leaders to take action for the environment and reach their full potential.
