Gail Hochachka, Wanda Krause

Gail Hochachka, PhD, studies and works with the human dimensions of climate change as a scholar-practitioner based at UBC in Vancouver, Canada. She focuses on the meaning-making processes, action-logics, climate shadow, and other various psycho-social aspects that shape choices, motivations, and action on climate change. Her research has been widely published and includes novel insights for climate policy design and engagement. Gail has for decades been a practitioner of human interiors, as a skilled facilitator, a former yoga teacher, and an associate-level integral coach. Much of this practice-based work has sought to integrate interiority in sustainability and systems change. In that capacity, she has extensive experience working in sustainable development globally, including co-founding the Integral Without Borders Institute. This background, combined with her current academic research, affords her a unique perspective on the climate challenge.