MEET SEAN

Sean - a smiling man with a bald head, mustache, and nose piercing - is wearing a white t-shirt with a floral button on the chest. He's smiling directly at the camera and looks relaxed, standing in front of the Squamish Chief mountain.

Sean Easton arrived in Squamish in 2011 as a whitewater rafting guide. He soon came to love much more than just the access to nature and adventure: the small-town character, the sense of community, the warmth of neighbors and friends.

Over the past 15 years, Sean has been shaped by Squamish: staying here to build a life, a family, and a career in community service.

As Co-Executive Director of Zero Ceiling and founder of DWIFT Housing Society, he’s spent over a decade creating housing, access, and community for those who need it most.

Over that time, Sean has built a reputation for his creative vision, deep empathy, and ability to get things done.

Now, Sean is stepping up to shape Squamish: to ensure people can thrive here now, and for generations to come.

“Speaking to residents, I can see how urgently something needs to change in Squamish. I’ve spent my career creating change in communities by listening to people, designing creative solutions, and taking bold action.

So I realized - if not me, then who?” 

Sean’s Impact

A group of people gathered in a cozy restaurant, listening to Sean speak on a stage. The audience includes men and women of various ages, some standing and some seated. A large screen behind the speaker displays graphics.

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Sean is in a bright blue winter jacket, helmet, and goggles, kneeling on snow with a snowboard, talking to another person outdoors in a snowy forest. It appears he is providing coaching.

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“I was immediately impressed with his vision to create a real alternative solution to the housing crisis in our local communities.”

— Robert Brown, founder of non-profit Catalyst Community Development Society
Sean is fist bumping another young man in front of a banner that reads "Zero Ceiling". The youth is wearing a brown hoodie and beanie, and Sean is wearing a black jacket and cap. There are trees and outdoor scenery in the background.

“Sean has a unique ability to dream big about what’s possible - and then take practical steps to actually get there.”

Sean is standing with a mountain bike outdoors with a scenic view of trees and hills in the background, wearing a helmet and a colorful shirt. He is talking with someone else who has their back to the camera, looking relaxed.