Meet the Team
Experienced professionals. Disaster response veterans. Committed to enhancing the resilience and survivability of Canadian communities. Dedicated to integrating proven water purification technologies and international disaster response strategies into domestic emergency preparedness and planning efforts.
Matt Capobianco
Matt Capobianco brings extensive expertise in international disaster response and emergency management, with 13+ years serving as Deputy Director for multiple Canadian humanitarian aid organizations. In these roles, Matt managed all facets of disaster response operations, including pre-planning, logistics, deployment, operational oversight, team safety, and recovery efforts. Across nearly 100 missions, he consistently identified water purification as the most critical need in disaster-stricken and conflict zones, driving efforts to provide clean drinking water in the most challenging circumstances.
Matt has actively participated in responses to some of the most significant disasters and conflict-related crises of recent history in countries including: Bangladesh, Chile, China, DRC, Haiti, India, Iraq, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, Ukraine and Yemen.
Through his work, Matt has developed a reputation for leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to addressing the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by disaster and conflict. His extensive experience informs the development of innovative, scalable solutions to ensure access to clean drinking water during emergencies.
Shawn Carby
Shawn is an emergency services executive with a 30+ year record of achievement and demonstrated success developing and leading complex public and emergency service systems. He’s skilled at achieving targeted results in organizational service delivery and improving team performance within the parameters of a strong ethics and values based approach.
Shawn has held leadership roles in municipal, regional and provincial emergency service organizations in Manitoba, Ontario and BC . As an influential and collaborative leader and educator that is highly effective in building new service delivery programs, he enhances relationships with stakeholders supported by a commitment to integrity and trust.
Throughout his career, Shawn has successfully directed large-scale initiatives such as the development of multiple regional EMS systems, unification of regional 911 services, construction of emergency communication centers, and advanced pandemic response planning . He has extensive experience in cross-border and multi-agency collaboration, including leading national and international emergency and disaster management efforts. He’s a trusted advisor, mentor, and innovator, bringing a results-driven approach to solving complex challenges while enhancing resilience and operational excellence.