Dania is a first-year master’s student at University of Toronto. She is excited to be joining Green Venture’s environmental education team.

Mackenzie comes to Green Venture with a background in biology, environmental conservation, and media production. He is passionate about teaching the community how to protect and preserve the earth we all rely on in a variety of ways.

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Akira recently graduated from Niagara College’s Horticulture Technician Program. He is passionate about social/climate justice, food security and permaculture, community building and mutual aid, and empowering youth through activism. In his downtime, Akira enjoys volunteering, drying foraged herbs, and hiking.

Fiona is a third-year McMaster University student in the BA Environment & Society program. She is very excited to be supporting Green Venture’s environmental education programming this year.

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Brandon is a second-year Humber College student enrolled in the Sustainable Energy and Building Technology Program. His knowledge and passion for sustainable living has led him to Green Venture as an Energy Program Assistant.

Annabella has recently graduated from the Master of Forest Conservation program at the University of Toronto. As a city girl, Annabella is passionate about bringing nature back into the city and connecting with it. She loves to go for long hikes and to discover new places. Annabella is excited to join the Green Venture team as the Urban Forest Project Coordinator and connecting with the local community.

Moises comes to Green Venture with a Bachelors in International Development and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Management. With his background in canvassing and business development, he looks forward to connecting with diverse communities, educating on sustainability initiatives, and growing Green Venture’s energy programs.

Liesel comes to Green Venture with a bachelor’s degree in Drama in Education and the Community. She has a strong passion for community education and empowering youth to make change. Liesel looks forward to connecting with the community.

Miranda is passionate about climate change adaptation with a Masters in Climate Change and undergraduate in Geography and Environmental Management from the University of Waterloo.

Heather has a PhD in Cell & Systems Biology, and Collaborative Program in Environmental Studies and she is an Ontario Certified Teacher and a passionate environmentalist.