Our Team

Meet the New Relationship Trust team, committed to supporting First Nations in BC through innovation, Indigenous values, and meaningful community impact.

We challenge each other to think innovatively and in alignment with Indigenous values to create meaningful and lasting impacts - one project at a time.

Our Leadership and Program Experts

With diverse backgrounds in finance, governance, clean energy, education, and community development, our team brings deep expertise and dedication to every initiative. Together, we work to strengthen Nation building, support economic growth, and foster self-determination for First Nations across B.C.

Walter Schneider

CEO

Kim Brazil

Director of Finance

Marie Alaimo

Director of Operations

Lisa Paull

Director of Programs

Katya McClintock

Director – Clean Energy

Sarah Powell

Manager – Clean Energy Initiatives

Matt Cook Contois

Senior Associate – Programs Specialist / NRTF Partnership & Marketing

Lana Plante

Senior Associate – Programs Specialist

Keri Fisher

Senior Associate – Programs Analyst

June Ramirez

Senior Associate – Clean Energy Program Analyst

Elijah Morin

Senior Associate – Clean Energy Program Analyst

Ben Duncan

Senior Associate – Programs Analyst

Jessi Pawlovich

Senior Associate – Data Analyst

Jessie Williams

Special Advisor

Ida Cummings

Videographer and Social Media Strategist

Bibi Sajida

Corporate Services Officer