Candace Vinke

Senior Director, Nature-based Innovation Verra

Candace is the Senior Director of Nature-based Innovation at Verra. She is responsible for conceptualizing new standards, tools, and programs in support of nature-based solutions.
Candace has an extensive background in environmental markets.

Prior to joining Verra, she was the Sustainable Development Director at Viresco Solutions, where she managed consulting contracts focused on natural climate solutions, advised governments across Canada on their carbon policy, developed carbon credit methodologies and guided several multinational corporations in their emissions management strategies.

Candace holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science Geography.