Franziska Schwarzmann

Franzi is a strategic communications expert, writer and coach. She aspires to be an advocate and catalyst for positive change in her community.

Franzi was born and raised in Germany and lives in Vancouver, Canada. She has a master in global affairs from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, a bachelor in international political economy from the Freie Universität in Berlin and a journalism degree.

Her latest publications are on Canadian immigration and drug policies.

Katerina Canyon

Katerina Canyon serves as Executive Director of the Peace Economy Project, where she combines her passion for community advocacy, creative expression, and social justice to challenge militarization and uplift human-centered policy. Drawing on experience in tech, nonprofits, and international communication, she leads research and organizing focused on peace, accountability, and community investment. She is also a poet whose work explores trauma, resilience, and collective healing.