Consulting & Engagement Manager

Charlotte Wayara (she/her) is a community planner and strategist, and  professional passionate about building more inclusive, equitable, and connected communities. Born and raised in Southeast Vancouver to Kenyan refugee parents, Charlotte’s experiences growing up between different cultural and institutional environments shaped her understanding of belonging, representation, spatial equity, and the relationship between people, place, and systems. She believes meaningful engagement goes beyond consultation, creating opportunities for people, particularly those historically excluded from decision-making, to shape the communities they live in.

Charlotte brings experience across urban planning, local government, consulting, and organizational strategy, with expertise in community engagement, project management, and cross-sector collaboration.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UBC (2018) and a Master of Environmental Studies in Urban and Regional Planning, specializing in Community Health and Design Justice, from York University (2021). Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys adventuring, reading, finding and making art, hiking, spending time in nature and by the water, and connecting with friends and family.