Suzanne Seiling

Background

About Suzanne Seiling

Suzanne Seiling is a climate resilience professional and Project Manager with the Climate Risk Institute, with over a decade of experience helping communities and sectors across Canada understand and respond to climate risks. Her expertise spans vulnerability and risk assessments, community adaptation planning, applied research, facilitation, and capacity building. Suzanne works closely with Canadian and international partners to advance climate adaptation and mitigation through collaborative processes and practical, user-focused tools.Suzanne’s work includes coordinating multi-sector initiatives and leading multidisciplinary, multi-year projects that advance climate adaptation and low-carbon resilience. She facilitates peer-to-peer learning through workshops, webinars, communities of practice, and practitioner dialogues, and translates complex climate science into accessible factsheets, reports, and digital resources. Suzanne has authored research on climate change vulnerability assessment approaches in the Great Lakes Basin and has led projects supporting natural resource sectors, communities, and decision-makers across Canada. Grounded in interdisciplinary training through a Bachelor of Environment and Resource Studies, Diploma in Environmental Assessment, and a Master of Climate Change, Suzanne brings 10+ years of advanced knowledge and experience in climate impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability. She is passionate about creating inclusive, climate-ready communities and thrives in roles that blend research, engagement, and strategic project leadership.