Paul Broughan

Creative Director

Bio to come.

Myles Carbert

Associate, Landscape Architect
AALA, OALA, CSLA

Myles is a registered Landscape Architect with design and construction experience on a wide range of projects in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. His expertise ranges from working drawing production to contract administration and project management. Myles has a particular interest in developing budgets and facilitating construction from procurement through project closeout. 

 Myles holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph and a diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology from NAIT.

Matthew Carreau

Engagement Specialist
B. HUM

As an Engagement Specialist at O2, Matthew uses design as a collaborative and strategic tool to bring people together to explore local issues, define opportunities and co-create solutions. Matthew applies a human-centred and equity lens to his engagement work and is passionate about designing processes that support people to participate fully in community and civic life. He utilizes his visual design skills to create toolkits and resources that support meaningful engagement and is a skilled facilitator who creates a welcoming space for dialogue and discovery. With a diverse professional background, including work in the urban planning and design field, capacity-building work with non-profit and social enterprise organizations, and extensive community-based engagement work, Matthew is known for bringing a holistic and creative approach to problem-solving.

Tiffany Chan

Marketing and Business Development Manager
BA

As Marketing and Business Development Manager at O2, Tiffany takes the lead in developing existing and new business opportunities, managing strategies to scale growth, and building client relationships.

 With over a decade of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, she is passionate about collaborating with clients, working with leaders to implement go-to-market strategy, and leading high value bids. She is a results-orientated marketing expert with experience managing and executing solutions to build brands in local, national, and international markets. 

Kiran Chhiba

Senior Associate, Urban Designer
MUD, BES (Planning), MCIP, RPP

As an Associate, Senior Urban Designer with O2, Kiran brings strong urban design, landscape architectural and planning experience within the public and private sectors. He has focused on the progressive change in infrastructure, built environment and the public realm.

Kiran has a Master of Urban Design and MBA Essentials certificate from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Waterloo. He has also been appointed to the Metrolinx Design Review Panel.

Simran Chowdhary

Planner
MPlan, BArch

As a Planner at O2, Simran utilizes her diverse skillset in urban design and architecture to contribute to regional, urban and community planning projects. She possesses a deep interest in the evolution of spaces, extending beyond the built and unbuilt environments. Intrigued by the intersection of spatial justice, local culture, and placemaking, Simran conducted research titled 'Informality in the Built Environment – A Kumasi-Calgary Collaboration Project,' which earned her the Theresa Baxter Social Issues in Environmental Design award.

Simran holds a Master of Planning from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Architecture from the Sushant School of Art and Architecture in India. She is actively engaged in the Federation of Calgary Communities' Urban Planning Committee and the Activate YYC Review Panel and is dedicated to creating vibrant, inspiring, and inclusive urban environments.

Trevor Davison

Managing Principal
MBA

As O2’s Managing Principal, Trevor is responsible for the firm’s business management, business development and strategic planning.

Trevor holds a Master of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, a Graduate Diploma in International Management from Capilano University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria.

Previously, Trevor worked in Latin America with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, the Canadian International Development Agency and the United Nations Development Program, where he focused on private sector development and trade capacity building. Trevor also worked in the Canadian energy sector in the areas of economics and strategic planning, and business development.

Sara de Korte

Associate, Landscape Architect
BLA, AALA, CSLA

Sara is a registered Landscape Architect (AALA, CSLA) with a decade of experience on diverse landscape projects, with a focus on leading multi-disciplinary, high-profile urban parks. Her project experience includes public spaces, mixed-use developments, and waterfronts that have complex infrastructure, stakeholder, and programming considerations.

 Sara sits on the Board of Directors for the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects and has been a guest critic for the Master of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Calgary School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. Her education includes a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with distinction from the University of Guelph, a year of studies at Carleton University’s flagship School of Journalism and Communication, as well as training with the International Association for Public Participation.

Vanessa Develter

Associate, Urban Planner
MCIP, RPP, MSc, MSc, BURPl

Vanessa specializes in development approvals, bringing her leadership experience on planning projects from Ontario to provide both support and actively manage urban and community planning projects throughout Canada. She thrives by creating outcome-based planning solutions which respond to the changing national, regional and local planning context while maximizing development potential.

Vanessa holds a Joint Masters Degree in Spatial Planning and European Spatial Planning and Environmental Policy from Radboud University and Cardiff University where her research focussed on placed-based urban regeneration of public spaces in the United Kingdom. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Ryerson University.

Rachelle Dillon

Principal, Parks and Open Spaces, Planning
RPP, MCIP, MPlan

Rachelle is an urban planner with extensive experience leading and crafting plans and strategies in both Canada and Australia. Rachelle is interested in how the different facets of city building interact to create welcoming, healthy, dynamic, and resilient communities. This interest is anchored in her experience in many different planning disciplines, including mobility, open space, urban design, flood resiliency, heritage protection, land use and strategic growth planning.

Rachelle holds a Master of Planning degree (Dalhousie University), a Bachelor of Arts in Art History degree (University of Calgary) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree (University of Calgary). Rachelle has completed additional training in real estate development at the University of Calgary, graphic design at the Alberta University of the Arts, Indigenous history at the University of Alberta and public engagement through the International Association of Public Participation.

Nicholas Dykstra

Senior Associate, Urban Designer
MArch, RAIC

As an Urban Designer at O2, Nicholas works on projects ranging from small urban realm improvements to large area redevelopment visions. Nicholas is motivated by engaging the untapped potential of urban spaces.

Nicholas holds a Master’s of Architecture from the University of Calgary, where upon graduation, he was the recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Student Medal, and the Faculty of Environmental Design Academic Gold Medal. Nicholas also holds a Bachelor of Arts, Specialization in Urban Planning from Concordia University.

Logan Gray

Landscape Designer
LAT

Logan Gray is a landscape designer based out of O2’s Toronto office. He studied Landscape Architectural Technology at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology where he developed skills to design and implement landscape projects from concept to construction. To pursue his passion and deepen his understanding of the natural and built environment, he is completing a certificate in Environmental Management at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. His research in urban ecology, ecosystem health, environmental risk assessment, and climate change brings a focused perspective on how landscape design and planning can be utilized to promote sustainable development to enhance local ecologies and human wellbeing.

Logan has worked on a variety of project types and scales in Canada and internationally through various design phases to construction. He excels at using his detail-oriented technical skills and construction knowledge to deliver projects that are rooted in sustainable practices that create harmonious dynamics between built form and natural systems. 

Keith Holmes

Planner
MPL

As a planner at O2, Keith Holmes combines his interests in complete communities, sustainable transportation, and public engagement to a variety of planning projects. With an inter-disciplinary educational background, he applies diverse perspectives to his work to find optimum solutions to projects. He aims to take an equity-approach to planning issues in order to build inclusive and prosperous communities.

Keith holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning, a bachelor's degree in geography and political studies, and a certificate in geographic information science (GIS) from Queen’s University. During his master’s degree he studied the effects of COVID-19 on commuting trends of Queen’s University employees and how low-carbon transportation modes can be promoted in response to the pandemic effects.

Megan Horachek

Ecological Planner
MSc, MPlan, P.Biol.

Megan has a diverse interdisciplinary background in ecology, GIS, and planning, along with a passion for parks, water, and conservation and leveraging natural ecological functions to create innovative solutions for environmental stewardship and management.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree (University of Guelph), a post-graduate certificate in GIS with a specialization in Cartography (Fleming College), a Master of Science degree in Ecology (University of Saskatchewan), and a Master of Planning degree (University of Calgary) with a focus on ecological design. Prior to joining O2, Megan spent 5-years working in academic research, using her skills in analysis and GIS to support research objectives related to climate change and resilience.

Zachary Hunter

Associate, Landscape Architect
OALA, CSLA, MLA, MCRP

With a diverse educational background spanning architectural design, city and regional planning, and landscape architecture, Zachary brings a holistic perspective to every project. Drawing from this multidisciplinary foundation, he seeks to bridge disciplines and create sustainable and transformative environments. From master planning to detailed design, Zachary is guided by a passion to seamlessly merge built environments and natural ecosystems into a harmonious landscape.

Zachary holds master’s degrees in Landscape Architecture and City and Regional Planning and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies. In addition, Zachary has also served on Planning Advisory Committees and worked as an historic preservation planner.

Cecilia Jimenez

Urban Designer

Bio to follow

Jasmeen Kalsi

Graphic Designer
BCMM

As a Graphic Designer for O2, Jasmeen assists with the development of visual communication tools and project materials such as reports and data visualizations. With her specialization in UX design, she focuses on crafting seamless information experiences that showcase complex concepts in a delightful and accessible way for all audiences. Jasmeen also aids in strengthening O2’s internal brand system, developing user-friendly design templates for various company projects. She occasionally supports the implementation and reporting of public engagement efforts to transform community voices into actionable goals.

Jasmeen holds a Bachelor of Communication degree in Information Design from Mount Royal University.

Hayden Keogh

Planner
MPL

As a Planner at O2, Hayden uses his policy, community engagement, and land use planning experience to contribute to a wide range of planning projects across Canada. He aims to support projects that value sustainable and equitable development across cities and regions.

Hayden holds a Master of City Planning degree from the University of Manitoba, where upon graduation, was a recipient of the Canadian Institute of Planners Outstanding Graduating Student Award. During his Master’s degree Hayden researched office to residential conversion projects in Calgary’s downtown. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree from the University of Calgary.

Sarah Ko

Landscape Architect
BA, BscH, MLA, ALA

Sarah combines her backgrounds in environmental sciences and landscape architecture to bring beautiful and ecologically sustainable designs to life. She previously worked for the Sustainability Office at the City of Markham before transitioning to the private sector, gaining experience designing important civic and institutional public spaces around Toronto and Southern Ontario. Her work includes university campuses, vibrant streetscapes, urban parks, master-planned neighbourhoods, and waterfronts. She has a strong interest in plants native to southern Ontario and has specialized in planting designs that respond to the local ecology.

Sarah holds a Master's of Landscape Architecture, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects and is a proponent of community-driven and sustainable design.

Jennifer Koppe

Landscape Architect/Ecological Restoration Practitioner
AALA, CSLA, BA(Hon), MEDes, MLandArch 

Jennifer’s passion is for the ecological aspects of landscape design: ensuring spaces are functional and connected, working with native plant materials, conserving biodiversity, and designing for resilience. Based in Calgary, Jennifer has worked with Alberta municipalities on open space master planning, community development plans, restoration plans, and signage and wayfinding. Jennifer’s extensive experience spans project management, landscape design, and public participation. She also serves as a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary.

Jennifer has held volunteer positions with the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects and the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects. She has also been actively involved in community initiatives, including serving on the board of directors for Calgary Children’s Choir and participating in various school and community projects.

Jennifer is a registered Landscape Architect and holds a Professional Specialization Certificate in Ecological Restoration. She received a Bachelor of Arts, Honors (English and French) from Western University, and Master of Environmental Design (Environmental Science) and Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Calgary. Jennifer also obtained a Certificate in Public Participation from the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2).

Duyuan Li

Landscape Designer
MLA, B.Eng, OALA (Associate)

Throughout her career, Duyuan has worked internationally in China, Germany and Canada utilizing her passion and skills to design spaces that reinforce a harmonious connection with nature.  Involved in projects ranging in scale from large civic spaces to smaller-scale residential developments Duyuan is involved in all aspects of the project evolution, from design development to the final built form.

Duyuan holds a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt, Germany and a Bachelor of Civil Engineer degree from Dalian University of Technology, China.

Katie Lobban

Planner
MPL

As a Planner at O2, Katie contributes to a wide range of projects across Canada using her skills in engagement, policy research, and keen interests in master planning and placemaking. She aims to bring a sense of community to all the work she does to enhance and help them reach their full potential.

Katie holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University where she took a keen focus on land use as well as health and social planning. In her capstone project report, she worked alongside a team of colleagues for the National Capital Commission to vision animating the core area waterfront in downtown Ottawa. She is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and is actively working towards her RPP designation.

Sarah Lumley

Associate, Planner
MPL, RPP, MCIP

Sarah contributes to a range of urban and regional land use projects, including parks and open space planning, downtown planning, and the development and delivery of engagement strategies. Sarah is interested in how policy can be used to increase community resiliency, which she explored in her research at Queen’s University, “Bridging the Gap Between Disaster/Emergency Management and Urban Planning in Vancouver Island Communities”. The project earned her the Canadian Institute of Planner’s Thomas Adams Award.

Sarah holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Vancouver Island University.

Fiona MacIver

Landscape Designer
MLA, BA

Fiona is a Landscape Designer at O2, with over a decade of experience in the design and project management of urban landscapes. Fiona has been involved in a notable range of projects including institutional, residential, mixed-use developments, light industrial and business park projects, transportation, and road widening related works, parks and pathways, and ecological restoration projects. She is challenged and inspired by projects that aim to make the world visually, ecologically, and functionally better.

Fiona holds a Master's of Landscape Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) majoring in Fine Art History, and minoring in Philosophy and Environmental Ethics from the University of Toronto. She is an Associate of the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects and the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Dave Mair

Associate, Planner
RPP, MCIP

Dave is a Registered Professional Planner who specializes in planning for parks and recreation and has also worked on a variety of development applications. He has developed a skill set including policy writing, public and stakeholder engagement, and GIS analysis. He strives to find solutions that are multi-functional and custom-fitted to their context. Dave holds a Master of Arts in Geography from York University.  He has also taken additional training in GIS from Ryerson University, and real estate development at the University of Calgary.

Ute Maya Giambattista

Principal, Senior Urban Designer
B.Arch, MPL, RPP, MCIP, LEED AP

As an urban designer and planner, Ute approaches her work with the understanding that design can be a powerful tool for creating healthy places and communities while being aware of the complexities of urban spaces and the potential of infrastructure to transform the vitality of a place. Integral to all her management and design work is her commitment to the integration of social, economic, and environmentally sustainable practices from the early stages of the process.  With more than 22 years of practice, Ute’s experience working for public and private clients in Canada, the United States, Russia and China includes municipal lead secondary and tertiary plans as well as site, master and community planning developments ranging in size from 4 to 4,000 hectares.

Ute is a member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners. Ute is the President of the Council for Canadian Urbanism, a member of the City of Vaughan Design Review Panel, a member of the Province of Ontario provincially appointed AODA Design of Public Spaces Standards Development committee, a board member of Toronto’s Design Industry Advisory Committee, a member of the PISG group at OPPI and the past chair of the Women’s Leadership Initiative Allies in Action sub-committee at the Urban Land Institute. 

David Pantaleo

Associate, Landscape Architect
OALA, CSLA

With experience working in landscape architecture, urban design, and client and community consultations, David has led the design and development of several public park and urban infill projects within Toronto and the GTA.  His enthusiasm, creative thinking, leadership and management skills culminate in the development of exciting and inspiring landscapes with focus on innovative designs that are environmentally and economically sustainable within an urban context. His passions for nature and urban lifestyle continuously inform his approach to designing comfortable, human scaled ‘people spaces’ within Cities.

David is currently a full member of the OALA and CSLA and holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Guelph, with hons. and a Certified Landscape Technician diploma from Humber College. 

Cameron Parkin

Associate, Data Analytics and Design Lead
BAS, MArch

Cameron is a designer, researcher, and educator with expertise in how computational methodologies and data visualization allows us to design cities that are more biodiverse, vibrant, and sustainable. Cameron has applied this focus across a range of scales from material experiments and small urban activations to regional strategies.

Prior to joining O2, Cameron was a research associate at DATAlab and an instructor at the University of Waterloo and the University at Buffalo where his teaching in the design and digital media streams has focused on how technology and representation can enrich design approaches in complex contexts. Cameron completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, during which time he had the opportunity to work at leading design practices in Vancouver, Toronto, The Netherlands, and New York specializing in public and institutional buildings and urban spaces.

Lynnette Postuma

Principal, Senior Landscape Architect
MLA, OALA, CSLA

Lynnette has over 15 years of experience in the design and project management of urban landscapes across Canada. She is motivated by a desire to contribute to city-building through art and design. This interest has been fostered through involvement in civic projects including public parks, courtyards, streetscapes and waterfront redevelopment. Lynnette’s professional experience includes Waterfront Toronto, West 8 New York and Janet Rosenberg & Studio.

Lynnette holds a Master of Landscape Architecture degree (University of Toronto) and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences and Music (The King’s University). She also studied Dutch art and architecture in Amsterdam (NL) and has completed a number of public art commissions in Toronto.

Shaina Rosell

Data Engineer
BSc

In her role as a software developer at O2, Shaina applies her skills in web development, data analysis and GIS. She has developed a data visualization tool/dashboard for the City of Calgary and a web application for Suncor. She also supports the team by using GIS tools for collecting and analysing spatial data.

Shaina holds a Bachelor of Science, Computer Science from the University of Calgary.

Daniel Saenz

Associate, Urban Designer
MLA, BArch

Daniel pairs creative exploration with design and planning while working on some of the firm’s most ambitious projects.

He has a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. As an educator, Daniel was a lecturer at Universidad Catolica, Ecuador, where he led the Landscape Architecture seminar in the Master of Urban Design program. data visualization tool/dashboard for the City of Calgary and a web application for Suncor. She also supports the team by using GIS tools for collecting and analysing spatial data.

Laxmi Shadija

Landscape Architect
MLA, B. Arch., OALA, CSLA

Laxmi began her landscape career in India and has worked on landscape projects from residential to master planning and regional scale. She is passionate about designing spaces that enhance user experience and are functional with a blend of clear aesthetics. She brings a systematic approach and understands the project requirements, from concept to addressing city submissions and leading the project to the construction stage.

Laxmi holds a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from CEPT University India and a Bachelor of Architecture from RGPV University India. She also completed a Certificate course in Environmental Project Management from CEPT University India and a Certificate in Landscape Design from Ryerson University Toronto.

Stephanie Stanov

Engagement Specialist
BA, MA

Stephanie Stanov is an interdisciplinary engagement specialist at O2 with a focus on developing meaningful and equitable community engagement initiatives. She employs unique and targeted methods of data collection and analysis to weave together compelling narratives of impact.

Leveraging a strategic and equity-driven approach, Stephanie designs and conducts surveys, workshops, and alternative data collection methods to support informed and data-driven decision-making and facilitate learning from community in meaningful ways. Stephanie applies her research and evaluation techniques to diverse project types, drawing from her extensive experience in the parks and recreation and non-profit sectors.

Beyond her role at O2, Stephanie serves as an advisor for ParkSeek, a pan-Canadian initiative dedicated to exploring the health impacts of parks and is the Executive Officer for the Alliance Committee at World Urban Parks.

Mitchell Stykalo

Urban Designer/Planner
MPlan, RPP, MCIP

Mitchell is an Urban Designer/Planner with experience leading and supporting public and private development initiatives. Mitchell's hybrid role encompasses his passions for urban design and development planning, and enables a workflow that encourages a holistic project approach. Mitchell is inspired by enhancing the public realm and addressing the complex and diverse challenges of community building.

 Mitchell holds a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from the School of Architecture Planning and Landscape (SAPL), University of Calgary. Prior to studying at SAPL, Mitchell obtained a Diploma in Architectural Technology and Bachelor's Degree in Technology Management from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Ashley Villaflores

Information & Graphic Designer
BCMM

As an information and graphic designer for O2, Ashley assists with the communication design and development of project materials, such as reports and infographics. She utilizes her skills to deconstruct complex concepts and design information that’s accessible to audiences of all types. She occasionally assists with community engagement tasks, such as notetaking in workshops and synthesizing comments to point out general themes that will be used to inform future decisions.

Ashley holds a Bachelor of Communication degree in Information Design with a minor in Marketing from Mount Royal University.

Sibylle von Knobloch

Principal, Senior Landscape Architect
OALA, CSLA

Sibylle is passionate about city building and strengthening the relationship with the natural environment. At every design scale, she has committed her practice to contextually sensitive solutions that enhance the pedestrian experience and strengthen the relationship with nature. 

Sibylle has led NAK Design Group in the design of parks, streetscapes, and residential and mixed-use developments in Toronto, the GTA and abroad. Her craft for placemaking and incorporating sustainable solutions are integral to the success of her work.

Sibylle participated in the Mississauga Urban Design Advisory Panel and is currently a member of the Toronto Urban Design Review Panel. She is a member of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects, the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, and the American Society of Landscape Architects, and holds a degree in Landscape Architecture from Ryerson Polytechnic University.