Keane Gruending

Background

About Keane Gruending

I’m a communications and public affairs leader with fifteen years of experience—in government, non-profits, and social enterprise—helping to build better, more sustainable cities and accelerate climate action. During this time, I’ve created and implemented communications, public affairs, and marketing plans and programs to drive awareness and action, make an impact, engage and inform audiences, create partnerships, and to tell compelling stories across different mediums. I’m a proven strategist, manager, cross-sectoral collaborator, and analyst. Recognized as an exceptional writer, I’ve authored, managed, or contributed to multiple impactful reports, strategies, corporate and executive communications, and other materials.As the Director of Communications for the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, I lead a talented communications team working to accelerate climate action in the Metro Vancouver region.I’m also an experienced facilitator, with a strong interest in public policy, economics, data and technology.Outside of work, I can be found on my bike, globetrotting, or enjoying the nature of British Columbia. Follow me on X at @KeaGru or on Bluesky at @keanegruending.