Staff

Randall’s background includes work in reporting, non-profit education, community activism and government policy analysis. His commitment to environmental justice grew from experiences in single-industry communities in Northwestern Ontario. Randall says he and his family try to follow all five Rs – Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rebel. He admits his desk resembles an abandoned paper composting experiment. His interests include old movies, recreational cycling, gardening and music. He has a masters degree in environmental studies from York University with a focus on culture shift and environmental communication.

Dave Elmore started with Green Action Centre in May 2009 managing the ecoDriver program and after a short hiatus, returned to work in the Home Composting program and help with the 2011 Commuter Challenge. Before coming to work with Green Action, Dave was a longtime participant in the Commuter Challenge and enthusiastic workplace coordinator. An avid cyclist, he has served as the Director of Safety and Education for Bike to the Future since 2007 and is part of the planning teams for both Bike to Work Day and Ciclovia. Dave is a Master Composter and has been home composting for many years. Dave is also our repair guy, willing to try and repair (the fourth ‘R’) just about anything. Bikes are, of course, on the top of the list.

Jessie Klassen is the co coordinator of Workplace Commuter Options. She was inspired to help other people get to work sustainably after giving it a try herself. She loves the fresh air and money she saves. Her other passions include eating healthy, yummy foods, exploring on foot, pedal and bus, and she dreams of someday creating that little green house in the city.

Kate Dykman has held a number of roles at the Green Action Centre, beginning as part of the ecoDriver team in 2009, and the Commuter Challenge Coordinator in 2010. While starting her studies at the University of Manitoba, she will work on building and connecting with the members of our organization as Membership Coordinator, making sure they are well informed about our great work, and have lots of opportunities to get involved!

Shoni Litinsky works with the Active and Safe Routes to School Program, supporting youth to use active modes of transportation. She comes (on her bicycle, of course) with a background in environmental education and a passion for finding creative and practical ways to get people walking and wheeling! After years of work with youth, Shoni has grown to be a strong advocate for childrens’ health and well-being. She joins the exciting momentum of the active transportation community through participation on several committees, as a perpetual event volunteer, and as a founding member of Winnipeg’s first car sharing cooperative (Peg City Car Co-op). Her other passions include yoga, Sustainable Happiness , and making moccasin’s!

Lea Grzenda works as the Events Coordinator for the Active and Safe Routes to School Program and is now a part of the After The School Bell Rings Program after starting out as an intern through the YMCA’s Youth Eco Internship Program 2011. She is a recent graduate of the University of Manitoba with a degree in Environmental Sciences and is very passionate about the environmental education Green Action Centre is doing. During her time here, she hopes to bring her love for the environment, her passion of working with people and her friendly outlook to the Green Action Centre and all the great work they are doing!

Carmelle’s passion for teaching environmental education became evident as she worked as a nature interpreter for both Oak Hammock Marsh and Manitoba Provincial Parks. These experiences led her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography/Environmental Studies and a Bachelors of Education degree from the University of Winnipeg. She is excited to be a part of the Environmental Speakers Bureau and to help provide children the opportunity to understand more about both the positive and negative effects that their daily habits have on this Earth. Carmelle’s interests also include cycling, cooking, and exploring far off places around the globe.

Adam Prokopanko is a summer intern working with the Active and Safe Routes to School Program. He has a degree in engineering and is currently enrolled in the City Planning program at the University of Manitoba. Adam has a passion for sustainable transportation, notably rapid transit which is the subject of his thesis work. He loves to travel to new places and can often be found exploring the Whiteshell by kayak, sailboat, and bicycle!