ABOUT US
Mission
The Consecon Foundation works with innovative and forward-thinking Canadian charities to solve major climate and biodiversity challenges.
History
The Consecon Foundation was established by the late Canadian philanthropist William Burt. The Foundation is named after Consecon Lake in Prince Edward County, where Mr. Burt lived for nearly thirty years. He was a lover of nature, an outdoorsman and a committed environmentalist. The Foundation seeks to realize his vision of a world whose natural environments can be shared with future generations.
People
Geoff Burt, CEO
Geoff Burt has led the Consecon Foundation since 2018. He manages the Foundation’s work in alternative proteins, negative carbon emissions, biodiversity protection and nuclear energy. Geoff currently serves on the board of directors of New Harvest Canada, the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy. He is a strategic advisor to Cellular Agriculture Canada. Geoff previously worked as a policy researcher and consultant on global security and justice issues.
Lauren Burt, Manager Grants and Projects
Lauren joined the Consecon Foundation in 2018 and currently manages the Foundation’s conservation education and Prince Edward County local grants programs. Lauren currently serves on the board of directors of Reaching for Rainbows, a girls education initiative in Picton, Ontario. Lauren previously worked as a marketing manager for several professional services firms. She has a background in marketing and communications and worked in the field of education for many years.
Alex Harbin, Trustee and Portfolio Strategist
Alex Harbin has served as a trustee of the Consecon Foundation since 2018 and is actively involved in the strategic direction of the Foundation’s endowment. He is an investment professional with a wealth of experience in asset management and investment research. He has worked in senior research roles at various firms in Toronto and Shanghai.