Dedicated to driving positive change
About Dr. Victoria Gay
From an early age, I was passionate about caring for people and nature. Now with a PhD in environmental science, 15 years’ experience working across sectors on a variety of social and environmental initiatives, and an innate enthusiasm for problem-solving, I am grateful to use my skillsets to help drive the change we need in this world.
From guiding product development for US-based clean-tech start-up Palmetto, and catalyzing new clean energy innovations at Engie UK, to transforming the mandate of BC Women’s Health Foundation, and guiding awareness and advocacy campaigns at Dense Breasts Canada, my passion for positive social and environmental change has been central to my career.
Since founding Victoria Gay Consulting in 2021, I have continued my work with social impact organizations to advance their visions for a better world. Central to this practice is a passion for doing better, and the knowledge that this makes for better business, more engaged stakeholders, and a better society.
Expertise
Areas
Organizational strategy
Research
Public awareness
Thought leadership
Strategic partnerships
Advocacy
Stakeholder relations
Capacity building
Revenue Strategy
Product Innovation
Sectors
Non-profit
Clean tech
Energy
Environment
Healthcare
Financial services
Public
Organizations
Early stage-start ups
Private sector companies
Multi-national corporations
Public sector organizations
Academic institutions
Non-profits
“Victoria’s ability to have birds-eye view, yet develop a detailed pathway to maximize impact, is a gift. As soon as she knew and understood our mission, she saw and clearly articulated the steps that needed to happen.”
— Jennie Dale, Executive Director, Dense Breasts Canada
Career Highlights
Senior Director, Strategy at BC Women’s Health Foundation
Highlight: Playing a key leadership role in the historical transformation and rebrand of the organization from a hospital foundation to a provincial health foundation with
exponential impact.
Senior Director, Strategy + Transformation at FCV Interactive
Highlight: Leading a team of 20 phenomenally talented and innovative consultants in design, user experience, research, analytics, strategy and service design.
Manager, Innovation and Sales Strategy at ENGIE UK
Highlight: Facilitating the acquisition of a multi-million pound energy intelligence company and designing the software development plan that delivered enhanced and integrated service solutions to improve energy use.
Advisor, Renewable Energy Procurement at ENGIE UK
Highlight: Implementing renewable energy procurement and risk management strategies for a £55 million property management portfolio, so that thousands of commercial properties were powered by renewable energy.
Senior Analyst at Palmetto
Highlight: Researching and co-developing retail investments into the global renewable energy market, supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector.
PhD student at University College London
Highlight: The variety of work environments - from being out in nature and experiencing the beauty of chalk rivers, to presenting at large university conferences, spending hours at a microscope, or coding/analyzing multivariate datasets.