FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jackee Kasandy
Jackee Kasandy is the founder and Executive Director of the Kasandy Foundation — and the architect of the Kasandy Circular Economy Initiative. Born and based in Vancouver, BC, with deep roots in Kenya, Jackee embodies the Foundation’s dual identity: everything she builds in Canada, she builds in Kenya too.
The Team
The people behind the work.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Deress Asghedom · Jackee Kasandy · Nadine Umutoni · Raphael Malachi
Operations & Technical Lead
Deress Asghedom
Operations and technical lead for the KCEI manufacturing hub. Deress brings hands-on expertise in industrial processes and systems management to the day-to-day delivery of the KCEI pilot.
Founder & Executive Director
Jackee Kasandy
Founder and Executive Director. Architect of KCEI. Born in Vancouver, rooted in Kenya. Jackee embodies the Foundation's dual identity — everything she builds in Canada, she builds in Kenya too.
Team Member
Nadine Umutoni
Nadine brings lived experience and professional expertise to the Kasandy Foundation team. Bio to be completed.
Project Coordinator
Raphael Malachi
Multidisciplinary strategist working across branding, social impact, and digital innovation. Raphael brings creative and strategic depth to the Foundation's communications and project delivery.
Research Partners
Academic and institutional team behind KCEI research.
Through a formal ten-milestone MOU with Emily Carr University of Art + Design, the Kasandy Foundation has embedded academic rigour into the KCEI pilot from day one.
Emily Carr University — Faculty Lead
Ellen [Surname]
Faculty lead and grant applicant for the ECUAD–Kasandy Foundation research MOU. Leads the academic side of the circular textile R&D partnership.
Emily Carr University — Facilities & Research
William [Surname]
Facilities and research office. Oversees equipment and lab access for the KCEI pilot, ensuring the manufacturing and materials science research has the infrastructure it needs.
Emily Carr University — Postgraduate Researcher
Annika [Surname]
Postgraduate researcher embedded in the KCEI pilot. Leads material testing and circular product development under the ECUAD research MOU.
Advisory
Advisory Inquiries Welcome
Experts in circular economy, textile science, Indigenous land stewardship, education policy, social enterprise, and impact investing are welcome to reach out. The Kasandy Foundation believes in building with, not around.
Get in touch →Press & Speaking
Jackee is available for media.
Looking for press information or speaking engagements? Jackee is available for media interviews, panel discussions, and speaking engagements on circular economy, inclusive employment, and social enterprise.