We have some very exciting news to share! On February 22nd, CAFES' very own Executive Director, Angela Keller-Herzog, was recognized by the Government of Canada for her contributions to the community with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This medal is awarded to Canadians who have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community in Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
Angela attended a lovely ceremony on Feb 22nd at the Sir John A. Macdonald building where she was formally recognized for her dedicated service to the Ottawa community and presented with the medal by Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, Yasir Naqvi.
Angela has long been active in Ottawa as an environmental and social justice advocate and active citizen observer of municipal affairs. She is a trained economist and has over two decades of experience in consulting, programme management, policy development, risk management and international development with the Canadian International Development Agency.
Angela is the founding Executive Director of CAFES and served as co-chair from 2015-2020, prior to the incorporation of CAFES in January 2021. Through CAFES, Angela has made a tremendous difference by speaking out in support of progressive municipal climate policy, building a strong, cohesive network of environmental leaders from across the city, and facilitating impactful community-based projects and events.
Angela leads Horizon Green, an economic consultancy organization that focuses on environmental and economic sustainability, is an active People's Official Plan (POP) Coalition leader, and is still active with Ottawa Centre Refugee Action (OCRA), after co-founding it in 2015 to sponsor and support refugees settling in Ottawa.
Angela has previously served on a number of boards and committees, including Co-Energy, the Energy Evolution Sounding Board within the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-op (OREC), and the Glebe Community Association. Prior to COVID-19, Angela also ran an eco-friendly B&B.
Congratulations Angela for this incredible achievement, and thank you for your unwavering dedication to your community!
