Advisory Board
Shift’s Advisory Board unites experts in marine underwater services, defense, autonomy, Indigenous governance, venture capital, and environmental science to guide innovation in real-time coastal intelligence. Their insights drive Shift’s expansion, technology development, and industry partnerships, ensuring our solutions remain resilient, and impactful across port, defense, and government sectors.

Janet Bonnaguro
EXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCE, Innovation Island

Alex Reuben
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ABCMI

Everhardus Van Den Heuvel
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, American Bureau of Shipping

Dr Louis Beaubien
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, Creative Destruction Labs

Chief Gordon Planes
T’SOU-KE NATION

Graham Truax
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Innovation Island

Dr Zuomin Dong
PROFESSOR, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, University of Victoria

Jennifer Michell
VICE PRESIDENT, Titan Boats