Leah Lawrence is a recognized and award-winning leader of organizations focused on delivering social impact. As the president and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada, she transformed the organization, making it a champion for young companies and providing over $1 billion to aspiring entrepreneurs focused on developing technologies to tackle the world’s largest sustainability challenges. Leah was instrumental in the formation of the Innovation Asset Collective, Canada’s first patent collective, and currently serves on its board of directors. Leah is also a fellow of Engineers Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and the Balsillie School of International Affairs.