# Press kit.

Canonical URL: https://gabrieldalton.com/press
Author: Gabriel Dalton

A short bio, headshot, and links for journalists and conference organizers. For interview requests or comment, write me below.

## Short bio (50 words)

Gabriel Dalton is a Vancouver-based AI strategist and digital sustainability advocate. Born on a boat, he taught himself to code at ten. He is the founder of Oasis of Change, a 2025 City of Vancouver Impact & Innovation Award recipient, and a TEDx speaker on AI, attention, and the cost of the web.

## Long bio (100 words)

Gabriel Dalton is a Vancouver-based AI strategist and digital sustainability advocate. Born on a boat, he taught himself to code at ten. He founded Oasis of Change, a not-for-profit that has secured $868k in annual grants, planted 18,500+ trees across 32 countries, and cut website carbon, energy, and water use by up to 98%. He worked with Mayor Ken Sim to proclaim Sustainable Technology Week, advised Plastic Bank on generative engine optimization, and advises AccessibilityChecker.org on WCAG 2.2. He is a 2025 City of Vancouver Impact & Innovation Award recipient and a TEDx speaker.

## Headshot

![Portrait of Gabriel Dalton](https://gabrieldalton.com/img/headshot.jpg) 

*High-resolution. Free to use for editorial coverage. Please credit Gabriel Dalton.*

## Selected coverage and recognition

- 2025 City of Vancouver Impact & Innovation Award.
- Three graduation awards from the West End Community Centre Association for community leadership and volunteerism (June 2026).
- Worked with Mayor Ken Sim to proclaim Sustainable Technology Week (2025).
- TEDx École Mission Secondary: ["The Missing Piece of AI & Tech Literacy"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L3bjj3GkSI) (Feb 2026).
- National Coach (Fellow), The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University (Screen Break program).

## Topics I speak to

- AI safety, sustainability, and ethics.
- Digital sustainability and the environmental cost of the web.
- Digital accessibility on the modern web (WCAG 2.2, ADA, Section 508).
- Youth in tech, leadership, and nonprofit-building.

## Media contact

For interviews, comment, and event booking: email me at me \[at\] gabrieldalton.com. I reply within 2 to 3 business days.