Bridging policy, community, and knowledge using a systems approach.

Bridging policy, community, and knowledge using a systems approach.
Jofri Issac

Jofri Issac

Jofri Issac

I bring 8 years of systems research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement to understand complex socio-ecological systems. My area of interest includes; climate action, local food system planning, energy transition, and improving community housing.


My portfolio includes 7 research publications, 10+ project reports, and 15+ system maps, developed through 40+ workshops and 100+ interviews with diverse stakeholders.

I bring 8 years of systems research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement to understand complex socio-ecological systems. My area of interest includes; climate action, local food system planning, energy transition, and improving community housing.


My portfolio includes 7 research publications, 10+ project reports, and 15+ system maps, developed through 40+ workshops and 100+ interviews with diverse stakeholders.

Projects

01
Just Energy Transition in Community Housing System of British Columbia
Community Housing Canada
This study examines energy transitions in community housing by engaging diverse stakeholders to understand resident perceptions and needs. Recognizing that participatory processes are often overlooked in sustainable renovations, the research explores interconnected socio-economic and environmental challenges, alongside strategies for better inclusion. The goal is to support municipalities in planning equitable energy transitions that incorporate resident voices.
•Research strategy and methodology design
•Multi-stakeholder consultation (n=40+) across practitioners, residents, and staff
•Systems mapping and causal analysis
•Evidence-to-policy translation and actionable recommendations
02
The Social Implications of Agri-Genomics: Ensuring a Just Transition to Climate- Resilient Agricultural and Food Systems in Canada
03
Defining, measuring, and addressing energy poverty: A Canadian framework
04
Systems-based Visualization Tools Integrated Watershed Management
05
Systems Mapper: An online application to gather community inputs to visualize complex systems
01
Just Energy Transition in Community Housing System of British Columbia
Community Housing Canada
This study examines energy transitions in community housing by engaging diverse stakeholders to understand resident perceptions and needs. Recognizing that participatory processes are often overlooked in sustainable renovations, the research explores interconnected socio-economic and environmental challenges, alongside strategies for better inclusion. The goal is to support municipalities in planning equitable energy transitions that incorporate resident voices.
•Research strategy and methodology design
•Multi-stakeholder consultation (n=40+) across practitioners, residents, and staff
•Systems mapping and causal analysis
•Evidence-to-policy translation and actionable recommendations
02
The Social Implications of Agri-Genomics: Ensuring a Just Transition to Climate- Resilient Agricultural and Food Systems in Canada
03
Defining, measuring, and addressing energy poverty: A Canadian framework
04
Systems-based Visualization Tools Integrated Watershed Management
05
Systems Mapper: An online application to gather community inputs to visualize complex systems

Experience

Researcher,

Royal Roads University

Researcher,

Royal Roads University

Victoria, Canada

Provincial poverty energy analysis - Policy recommendations and reporting - Stakeholder workshops and interviews - Mixed-methods qualitative/quantitative work - Data analysis with systems tools

October 2021 — Present

Data Analyst,

University of Fraser Valley

Abbotsford, Canada

Disseminated nationwide public survey - Analyzed survey data and trends - Produced survey analysis report - Conducted expert focus groups - Data analysis with SPSS and MS Excel

January 2025 — Present

Project Consultant,

Regenerative Futures

Victoria, Canada

Designed content for courses/workshops - Facilitated learning labs - Researched planetary health strategies - Developed sustainability action plans - Created proposals and program designs

Designed content for courses/workshops -Instructed and facilitated learning labs - Researched planetary health strategies -Developed sustainability action plans - Created proposals and program designs

Oct 2024 — Sept 2025

October 2024 — September 2025

Community Engagement Lead,

Institute of Rural Management Anand

Gujarat, India

Facilitated multi-party community projects - Mediated disputes with stakeholders - Led 5 researchers, 12 coordinators - Conducted fieldwork with rural communities - Produced policy briefs and reports

Facilitated multi-party community projects- Mediated disputes with stakeholders - Lead 5 researchers, 12 coordinators - Conducted fieldwork with rural communities - Produced policy briefs and reports

Mar 2016 — May 2019

March 2016 — May 2019

Education

Master of Arts, Environment and Management

June 2024

Royal Roads University

Course, Fundamentals of Canadian Housing

McMaster University

November 2023

Graduate Certificate, Sustainable Business Management

Graduate Certificate, Sustainable Business Management

Seneca College

April 2020

April 2020

Awards

Awards

Awards

CHEC-CCRL Emerging Housing Scholar
McMaster University, 2023
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship
SSHRC CGS-M, 2023
Community Housing Research Fund
Community Housing Canada, 2022

Gallery

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6/1/2025

Systems Modelling Lab

University of Victoria, Canada

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