“Sean brought passion and dedication to our climate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as to efforts in reducing energy poverty.”
— COO, Clean Foundation
About Principal Consultant Sean Kelly
Sean has over 30 years of experience in:
Program development
Strategic planning
Inclusive engagement
Communications on environment and global issues
Sean worked for nonprofits for decades, and that public service approach permeates SKC. At Clean Foundation, he served as Manager of Communications and then as Director of Energy. He oversaw energy efficiency programs and helped create initiatives such as the Clean Energy & Equity Network.
Sean has worked for other groups including Cuso International (as Head of Communications) and the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia.
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An experienced and award-winning writer, Sean is co-founder of the nonprofit Climate Stories Atlantic, and was the editor of The Sustainable Times, a magazine on environment and global development sold on newsstands across Canada.
He has created radio documentaries heard on the CBC and National Public Radio in the U.S.
Sean is an avid wilderness camper, film photography enthusiast, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Nova Scotia Nature Trust.
Additional SKC Associates add in-house expertise in research, facilitation, and equity analysis. We also have partnerships with other experienced consultants, expanding the range of skills that we can offer.
Award-winning work
Sean has received a Global Citizen Award from the UN 50th Anniversary Committee of Canada, a Nova Scotia Public Health Award, a Global Issues Education Award from the Canadian International Development Agency, a Nova Scotia Environmental Trust Award, a National Magazine Award, and a Gabriel Award for radio documentary.
Sean is an engaging presenter who speaks on:
Why poverty reduction is critical to clean energy
How to communicate about climate change and energy
The role of equity in climate action
How energy efficiency is key to climate change mitigation