ABOUT CUTRIC
Our Successful Team of
Professionals
CEO
Josipa
Petrunic
Petrunic
President & CEO, CUTRIC
About Josipa
As the President & CEO of CUTRIC, Dr. Josipa Petrunic is leading the formulation of national transportation and energy systems analyses, including battery electric vehicles (BEV), hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and zero-emissions transit technologies.
As one of Canada’s leading experts in Zero-Emissions Bus (ZEB) innovation deployment projects, Dr. Petrunic has designed, developed and launched the Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration & Integration Trial (Phases I-II), the Pan-Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration…
Education
PhD – Science and Technology Studies (Economics and Mathematics Stream), University of Edinburgh
M.Sc. – Science and Technology Studies (Economics and Mathematics Stream), University of Edinburgh
M.Sc. – Political Science and Public Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science
BJ – Political Science and Journalism, Carleton University
Operations & Communications
About Caren
Caren Moss is Chief of Staff at CUTRIC, where she plays a vital role in driving operational efficiency and supporting the CEO's strategic initiatives. She ensures seamless execution of key projects and facilitates cross-functional collaboration across the organization.
Ms Moss's journey with CUTRIC began as a Senior Program Coordinator, where she honed her project management skills by leading and guiding project teams within the ZEB Consulting Services. Her deep understanding of CUTRIC's operations, coupled with her experience in streamlining processes and managing diverse teams, makes her an invaluable asset to the organization.
Prior to joining CUTRIC, Caren gained extensive experience in operations and working with Not for Profits in the South African art industry. This background instilled in her a passion for collaborative leadership and a results-oriented approach.
Caren Moss is currently based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Ms Moss's journey with CUTRIC began as a Senior Program Coordinator, where she honed her project management skills by leading and guiding project teams within the ZEB Consulting Services. Her deep understanding of CUTRIC's operations, coupled with her experience in streamlining processes and managing diverse teams, makes her an invaluable asset to the organization.
Prior to joining CUTRIC, Caren gained extensive experience in operations and working with Not for Profits in the South African art industry. This background instilled in her a passion for collaborative leadership and a results-oriented approach.
Caren Moss is currently based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
PGDip. Marketing Management, University of South Africa
Hons. BA Art History, University of South Africa
BA. Art History, Rhodes University
Managing for Results, Gordon Institute for Business Science
Hons. BA Art History, University of South Africa
BA. Art History, Rhodes University
Managing for Results, Gordon Institute for Business Science
Membership & Commercialization
ZEB Consulting Services
About Alexis
Alexis Dunphy, the Project Manager, Sustainable Transit Initiatives at CUTRIC, oversees work within the Zero Emissions Bus Consulting Services division. Mrs. Dunphy also manages potential clients as part of the zero-emissions transit funding (CETF) client recruitment process.
Prior to CUTRIC, Alexis worked in Project Management in battery management systems, nuclear commercial grade dedication, and solar racking systems. She is also the Ontario Chapter Leader for Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy.
Alexis Dunphy is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Prior to CUTRIC, Alexis worked in Project Management in battery management systems, nuclear commercial grade dedication, and solar racking systems. She is also the Ontario Chapter Leader for Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy.
Alexis Dunphy is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Halifax, NS
Sep 2011 – Apr 2017
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP)
Halifx, NS
Sep 2010 – Apr 2011
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Halifax, NS
Sep 2011 – Apr 2017
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP)
Halifx, NS
Sep 2010 – Apr 2011
About Jessica
Jessica has extensive experience launching and managing complex bidding cycles, collaborating with civil society actors, liaising with municipal governments and conceptualizing and developing in-person and online events.
Jessica started her career in the publications department of the Centre for International Governance Innovation, before taking on a number of project development and program management roles at FIM-Forum for Democratic Global Governance and the World Design Organization, including leading five cycles of the World Design Capital initiative.
Ms. Hanson completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at McGill University, a Masters of Arts in International Relations at the University of Sussex and obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2015.
Jessica is currently based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Jessica started her career in the publications department of the Centre for International Governance Innovation, before taking on a number of project development and program management roles at FIM-Forum for Democratic Global Governance and the World Design Organization, including leading five cycles of the World Design Capital initiative.
Ms. Hanson completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at McGill University, a Masters of Arts in International Relations at the University of Sussex and obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2015.
Jessica is currently based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
MA in International Relations
BA in Political Science
MA in International Relations
BA in Political Science
About Mohammad
Mohammad is leading the execution of zero-emissions bus feasibility studies for transit agencies with diverse fleet sizes, ranging up to 2,000 buses. This includes estimating energy and power demand, optimizing charging infrastructure, assessing electrification feasibility, evaluating facility requirements, conducting life cycle and economic analyses to support informed decision-making.
With over a decade of experience in designing and implementing turnkey electrified transportation projects, Mohammad holds a Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a registered professional engineer in British Columbia.
Mohammad is currently based in Kelowna, British Columbia.
With over a decade of experience in designing and implementing turnkey electrified transportation projects, Mohammad holds a Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a registered professional engineer in British Columbia.
Mohammad is currently based in Kelowna, British Columbia.
M.A.Sc. – Electrical Engineering, University of British Columbia
B.Sc. – Electrical Engineering, University of Jordan
B.Sc. – Electrical Engineering, University of Jordan
About Ryan
Ryan Welfle, the Intellectual Property (IP) Development Lead at CUTRIC, works to design, advance and automate CUTRIC’s IP toolsets, execution, and documentation to enable a wider delivery of efficient fleet electrification planning services to client transit and public / private agencies. Mr. Welfle also engages directly with stakeholders through annual outreach and feasibility and implementation studies regarding data collection, data assessment, simulation modelling results and methodology / technical considerations.
Prior to CUTRIC, Ryan Welfle worked as a GIS Technician designing fibre optic circuits. He also volunteered as a coordinator for various community garden and seed-saving initiatives. He received his Bachelor in Environmental Studies, as well as a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing from York University.
Ryan Welfle is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Prior to CUTRIC, Ryan Welfle worked as a GIS Technician designing fibre optic circuits. He also volunteered as a coordinator for various community garden and seed-saving initiatives. He received his Bachelor in Environmental Studies, as well as a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing from York University.
Ryan Welfle is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Bachelor in Environmental Studies, York University
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, York University
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, York University
About Jess
Jess Smith, as the Manager of Commercialization and Operations, is responsible for the EBus Phase I Project (including all Program Steering Committees and Subcommittees), along with our Pan-Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Project (with MiWay), and our National Autonomous Smart Shuttle Project (with various transit agencies) in addition to coordinating activities for CUTRIC’s Board of Directors.
Jess has previously sat on the boards of Halifax Pride, Fierté Canada Pride, Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, East Coast Rainbow Softball Association, and Lunenburg County Ground Search and Rescue. Prior to CUTRIC, they worked as a Legal Coordinator and Digital Producer in Halifax.
Jess Smith is currently based in Edmonton, Alberta
Jess has previously sat on the boards of Halifax Pride, Fierté Canada Pride, Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, East Coast Rainbow Softball Association, and Lunenburg County Ground Search and Rescue. Prior to CUTRIC, they worked as a Legal Coordinator and Digital Producer in Halifax.
Jess Smith is currently based in Edmonton, Alberta
About Majdi
Majdi El-Sadek is a dynamic and experienced international business development specialist with a proven track record of driving global expansion and closing multi-million-dollar contracts. With 20 years of industry experience in environmental biotech and air pollution control, he identified and capitalized on emerging market opportunities and fostered strong relationships with clients and providers to advocate for the adoption of innovative solutions.
As Business Development & Membership Engagement Officer at CUTRIC, Majdi will focus on establishing and executing membership recruitment and retention strategic plans to ensure maximum engagement and satisfaction of our members. He will develop executive relationships with member organizations, academic, government and industry stakeholders to understand their goals and zero-emission plans.
Majdi El-Sadek is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
As Business Development & Membership Engagement Officer at CUTRIC, Majdi will focus on establishing and executing membership recruitment and retention strategic plans to ensure maximum engagement and satisfaction of our members. He will develop executive relationships with member organizations, academic, government and industry stakeholders to understand their goals and zero-emission plans.
Majdi El-Sadek is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
MEng – Construction Engineering and Management, KFUPM
Hon. BSc – Architectural Engineering, KFUPM
Hon. BSc – Architectural Engineering, KFUPM
ZEB Consulting Services
About Alexis
Alexis Dunphy, the Project Manager, Sustainable Transit Initiatives at CUTRIC, oversees work within the Zero Emissions Bus Consulting Services division. Mrs. Dunphy also manages potential clients as part of the zero-emissions transit funding (CETF) client recruitment process.
Prior to CUTRIC, Alexis worked in Project Management in battery management systems, nuclear commercial grade dedication, and solar racking systems. She is also the Ontario Chapter Leader for Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy.
Alexis Dunphy is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Prior to CUTRIC, Alexis worked in Project Management in battery management systems, nuclear commercial grade dedication, and solar racking systems. She is also the Ontario Chapter Leader for Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy.
Alexis Dunphy is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Halifax, NS
Sep 2011 - Apr 2017
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP)
Halifx, NS
Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Halifax, NS
Sep 2011 - Apr 2017
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP)
Halifx, NS
Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
About Jessica
Jessica has extensive experience launching and managing complex bidding cycles, collaborating with civil society actors, liaising with municipal governments and conceptualizing and developing in-person and online events.
Jessica started her career in the publications department of the Centre for International Governance Innovation, before taking on a number of project development and program management roles at FIM-Forum for Democratic Global Governance and the World Design Organization, including leading five cycles of the World Design Capital initiative.
Ms. Hanson completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at McGill University, a Masters of Arts in International Relations at the University of Sussex and obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2015.
Jessica is currently based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Jessica started her career in the publications department of the Centre for International Governance Innovation, before taking on a number of project development and program management roles at FIM-Forum for Democratic Global Governance and the World Design Organization, including leading five cycles of the World Design Capital initiative.
Ms. Hanson completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at McGill University, a Masters of Arts in International Relations at the University of Sussex and obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2015.
Jessica is currently based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
MA in International Relations
BA in Political Science
MA in International Relations
BA in Political Science
About Mohammad
Mohammad is leading the execution of zero-emissions bus feasibility studies for transit agencies with diverse fleet sizes, ranging up to 2,000 buses. This includes estimating energy and power demand, optimizing charging infrastructure, assessing electrification feasibility, evaluating facility requirements, conducting life cycle and economic analyses to support informed decision-making.
With over a decade of experience in designing and implementing turnkey electrified transportation projects, Mohammad holds a Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a registered professional engineer in British Columbia.
Mohammad is currently based in Kelowna, British Columbia.
With over a decade of experience in designing and implementing turnkey electrified transportation projects, Mohammad holds a Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a registered professional engineer in British Columbia.
Mohammad is currently based in Kelowna, British Columbia.
M.A.Sc. – Electrical Engineering, University of British Columbia
B.Sc. – Electrical Engineering, University of Jordan
B.Sc. – Electrical Engineering, University of Jordan
About Ryan
Ryan Welfle, the Intellectual Property (IP) Development Lead at CUTRIC, works to design, advance and automate CUTRIC’s IP toolsets, execution, and documentation to enable a wider delivery of efficient fleet electrification planning services to client transit and public / private agencies. Mr. Welfle also engages directly with stakeholders through annual outreach and feasibility and implementation studies regarding data collection, data assessment, simulation modelling results and methodology / technical considerations.
Prior to CUTRIC, Ryan Welfle worked as a GIS Technician designing fibre optic circuits. He also volunteered as a coordinator for various community garden and seed-saving initiatives. He received his Bachelor in Environmental Studies, as well as a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing from York University.
Ryan Welfle is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Prior to CUTRIC, Ryan Welfle worked as a GIS Technician designing fibre optic circuits. He also volunteered as a coordinator for various community garden and seed-saving initiatives. He received his Bachelor in Environmental Studies, as well as a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing from York University.
Ryan Welfle is currently based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Bachelor in Environmental Studies, York University
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, York University
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, York University
Business Development
About Heather
With extensive leadership experience across public, private, and post-secondary sectors,
Heather Pratt advances CUTRIC’s national mission as the Fractional Director of Business
Innovation. In this role, she leads organizational growth by forging strategic partnerships,
identifying new revenue opportunities, and supporting the development of sustainable,
innovation-driven initiatives that strengthen Canada’s mobility and transit ecosystem.
Heather also contributes to CUTRIC’s thought leadership by applying her expertise as a scholar of inclusive innovation, focusing her doctoral research on building ecosystems where diverse innovators and entrepreneurs can thrive. She is the Founder and President of HLP Innovative Solutions and has established a distinguished career spanning industry, government, and higher education.
Heather Pratt is currently based in Amherstburg, Ontario.
Heather also contributes to CUTRIC’s thought leadership by applying her expertise as a scholar of inclusive innovation, focusing her doctoral research on building ecosystems where diverse innovators and entrepreneurs can thrive. She is the Founder and President of HLP Innovative Solutions and has established a distinguished career spanning industry, government, and higher education.
Heather Pratt is currently based in Amherstburg, Ontario.
MBA
PhD (Candidate), Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems
PhD (Candidate), Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems
About Wen
With over 20 years of experience in strategic leadership across private, non-profit, and higher education sectors, Wen Teoh advances CUTRIC’s mission as the Business Development Lead. In this role, she is responsible for expanding CUTRIC’s project portfolio by developing and executing collaborative initiatives that advance innovation within Canada’s zero emissions transit sector. She brings deep expertise in commercialization, resource management, and scaling high-impact initiatives to support CUTRIC’s organizational objectives.
Wen is the Founder of Good Point Consulting Inc. and has built a distinguished career spanning business startups, project management, operations, and system implementation. Over the past decade, she has led inclusive entrepreneurial programs focused on expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups, particularly within the Windsor–Essex region, and is recognized for her strength in cross-functional collaboration and ecosystem building.
Wen Teoh is currently based in Windsor, Ontario.
Wen is the Founder of Good Point Consulting Inc. and has built a distinguished career spanning business startups, project management, operations, and system implementation. Over the past decade, she has led inclusive entrepreneurial programs focused on expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups, particularly within the Windsor–Essex region, and is recognized for her strength in cross-functional collaboration and ecosystem building.
Wen Teoh is currently based in Windsor, Ontario.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
MBA
MBA
About Heather
With extensive leadership experience across public, private, and post-secondary sectors,
Heather Pratt advances CUTRIC’s national mission as the Fractional Director of Business
Innovation. In this role, she leads organizational growth by forging strategic partnerships,
identifying new revenue opportunities, and supporting the development of sustainable,
innovation-driven initiatives that strengthen Canada’s mobility and transit ecosystem.
Heather also contributes to CUTRIC’s thought leadership by applying her expertise as a scholar of inclusive innovation, focusing her doctoral research on building ecosystems where diverse innovators and entrepreneurs can thrive. She is the Founder and President of HLP Innovative Solutions and has established a distinguished career spanning industry, government, and higher education.
Heather Pratt is currently based in Amherstburg, Ontario.
Heather also contributes to CUTRIC’s thought leadership by applying her expertise as a scholar of inclusive innovation, focusing her doctoral research on building ecosystems where diverse innovators and entrepreneurs can thrive. She is the Founder and President of HLP Innovative Solutions and has established a distinguished career spanning industry, government, and higher education.
Heather Pratt is currently based in Amherstburg, Ontario.
MBA
PhD (Candidate), Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems
PhD (Candidate), Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystems
About Wen
With over 20 years of experience in strategic leadership across private, non-profit, and higher education sectors, Wen Teoh advances CUTRIC’s mission as the Business Development Lead. In this role, she is responsible for expanding CUTRIC’s project portfolio by developing and executing collaborative initiatives that advance innovation within Canada’s zero emissions transit sector. She brings deep expertise in commercialization, resource management, and scaling high-impact initiatives to support CUTRIC’s organizational objectives.
Wen is the Founder of Good Point Consulting Inc. and has built a distinguished career spanning business startups, project management, operations, and system implementation. Over the past decade, she has led inclusive entrepreneurial programs focused on expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups, particularly within the Windsor–Essex region, and is recognized for her strength in cross-functional collaboration and ecosystem building.
Wen Teoh is currently based in Windsor, Ontario.
Wen is the Founder of Good Point Consulting Inc. and has built a distinguished career spanning business startups, project management, operations, and system implementation. Over the past decade, she has led inclusive entrepreneurial programs focused on expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups, particularly within the Windsor–Essex region, and is recognized for her strength in cross-functional collaboration and ecosystem building.
Wen Teoh is currently based in Windsor, Ontario.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
MBA
MBA
