Since 2019, Ross has brought her education, wealth of experience and passion for sustainability and innovation in the cutting-edge world of green building technologies to SAIT.
While obtaining her Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Waterloo, Ross found she was fuelled by the desire to build structures that would have a positive impact — focusing on benefiting the built environment instead of just the bottom line.
Her projects have focused on LEED, WELL and other certifications, along with a concentration on energy management, sustainability planning and policy development.
Through her work as a research associate for SAIT’s Green Building Technologies — under the umbrella of Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) — and ongoing participation as a board member for both the Smart, Sustainable, Resilient Infrastructure Association and Canada Green Building Council’s Alberta chapter, Ross advocates for a green future, “one building at a time.”
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
