Shir Gruber is a Master’s of Science student at McGill University studying the efficacy of wetlands as Nature-based Solutions and co-director of Sustainable Youth Canada, a national non-profit leading youth climate action. Her passion for grassroots climate adaptation has driven her to contribute to the implementation of composting at Dawson College benefiting over 10,000 people, through organizing student-led research and to conduct research on agricultural adaptations in the Caribbean at the University of West Indies. As a member of the 2023-2024 Natural Resources Canada Youth Council, Shir advised Canada’s minister of natural resources on a just green transition. Recognized as one of the Top 25 under 25 environmentalists in Canada by the Starfish Foundation, she is committed to fostering community-driven climate solutions and is excited to serve on the Legacy Fund’s board.