Jofri Issac

Policy Research | Knowledge Mobilization | Community Engagement | Data Analysis

Hey, I'm Jofri. I work at the intersection of research, policy, and community engagement, focusing on energy, housing, and food systems. I translate complex data and stakeholder insights into practical strategies, creating clear pathways from analysis to implementation.

Projects

Below are some select projects, full walkthroughs on request

Just Energy Transition in Community Housing

Community Housing Canada

I led qualitative research and stakeholder engagement for Canada's Just Energy Transition in Community Housing. By applying systems thinking and conducting in‑depth interviews, I co‑designed the project framework, produced key insights from 35+ participants, authored reports, and presented findings to inform equitable energy strategies in community housing nationwide.

Genome Canada ICT: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems

University of Fraser Valley

Defining, measuring, and addressing energy poverty: A Canadian framework

Royal Roads University

Systems-based Visualization Tools Integrated Watershed Management

Royal Roads University

Just Energy Transition in Community Housing

Community Housing Canada

Genome Canada ICT: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems

University of Fraser Valley

Defining, measuring, and addressing energy poverty: A Canadian framework

Royal Roads University

Systems-based Visualization Tools Integrated Watershed Management

Royal Roads University

Work

I’ve held a variety of roles, from leading systems research and project coordination to community engagement, reporting, and presentations. Here’s a brief overview.

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, NVivo

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 | Instructed and facilitated learning labs | Researched planetary health strategies | Developed sustainability action plans | Created proposals and program designs

Oct 2024 — Sept 2025

Community Engagement Lead

Institute of Rural Management Anand

Gujarat, India

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