The SWR team includes a mix of staff, volunteers, and interns, with a wide range of experience and expertise. We are incredibly grateful to have such an enthusiastic, passionate and talented group working toward our collective mission. We have around 10 permanent staff members who are helped by up to 80 volunteers from the community each year.
Strategy & Governance
Tova Davidson, Executive Director
Tova leads our organization under the Board of Directors, and is responsible for developing our strategic direction, supporting team members, and building key relationships throughout Waterloo Region. She brings her experience in public relations and communications to creatively approach sustainability opportunities. Paired with her business background, Tova is uniquely qualified to collaborate with organizations in Waterloo Region to help drive change locally and provincially. A former recipient of the City of Guelph Mayor’s Award of Excellence and member of the Guelph Mercury’s Top 40 Under 40, Tova always leads by example while inspiring others to do the same.
Get in touch with Tova via e-mail
Team Members
- Asiyah Choudry
- Jen Owens
- Elizabeth Wong
- Sara Kamali
Business Division
Jennifer Schippanoski, Operations Manager
Jennifer is responsible for the day-to-day operations at SWR. With her diverse background in administration, human resources and the not-for-profit sector, Jennifer contributes to the overall success of SWR by ensuring the team is well supported so they can focus on achieving impactful results!
Business Development
TBD, Business Development Manager
The Business Development team works with a team of volunteers to increase our membership and connect with organizations who are dedicated to taking measurable and verifiable sustainability action.
Get in touch with the Business Development team via e-mail
Team Members
- Ethan Fraser
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Lana Grodzevich
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Raghda Said
ClimateActionWR
Kyra Chisholm, ClimateActionWR Plan Manager
Kyra facilitates the ClimateActionWR partnership between SWR, Reep Green Solutions, and the Region of Waterloo, along with area municipalities, local energy utilities, and the community at large. Kyra is responsible for developing relationships between partners, guiding and executing project planning, and managing external communication.
Get in touch with Kyra via e-mail
Team Members
- Hasti Trivedi
- Heather Coyne
- Aleena Delangen
- Beth Grant
- Ben Shanley
- Cera Frederiksen
- Dilruba Fatima Sharmin
- Gabriella Tangney
- Ivy Chen
- John Cloutier
- Lux Burgess
- Michael Klys
- Muntasyir Al Wafi
- Natalie Lok Yee Tong
- Niyoshi Yadav
- Swathi Jayan
- Zain Rajani
Communications & Marketing
Clarissa Charles, Communications Team Manager
Clarissa leads a team of communications volunteers who all help get SWR’s message and events out into the community through written and visual content. Her role combines her experience in content creation and strategy and her passion for a better, more sustainable future for everyone.
Get in touch with Clarissa via e-mail
Team Members
- Emily Wettlaufer
- Eugene Huang
- Krupa Dave
- Peter Wen
- Rebecca Co
Green Building Network
Allan Taylor, Manager of Innovation
Events & Microforest
TBD, Community Engagement Manager
The Community Engagement Manager leads the planning and execution of
events across our programs to educate, support and celebrate our members and the impact of our programs. They also manage our Microforest Program which involves the planting of hundreds of trees each year!
Get in touch with the Microforest team via email
Team Members
- Emily Rak
- Krista Porter
- Rasha Abusitta
- Selina Han
- Vikranth Chintaparth
Finance
Ashton Romany, Finance Manager
Ashton provides oversight and guidance for our annual budget and supports all of our financial reporting. This includes reporting on fiscal performance, budget preparation and presentation for board approval, and preparation of the annual financial report for board members and external stakeholders.
Get in touch with Ashton via email
Team Members
- Julie Vuong
- Debra Bakowsky
Fund Development
TBD, Fund Development Manager
The Fund Development team connects our organization to essential funding programs and helps coordinate our sponsorship program. They also oversee funder recognition and requirement fulfillment.
Get in touch with our Fund Development team via e-mail
Team Members
- Kingson Ahaneku
- Patrick Carr
Impact Network
Autumn Loosemore, Impact Network Program Manager
Autumn works closely with the members of our flagship program to set ambitious and realistic sustainability targets in the areas of greenhouse gas emission reductions, waste diversion, and water consumption reductions.
Get in touch with Autumn via e-mail
Team Members
- Adeola Akinsola
- Manya Verma
- Tasha-Leigh Gauthier
Human Resources
Yvonne Stoll, Human Resources Advisor
Yvonne provides Human Resources advice and guidance to our team of staff and volunteers. Over her career, Yvonne has developed exceptional process, implementation and management best practices in a variety of fields including advanced manufacturing and technology. As a CHRP professional, SWR is fortunate to benefit from her passion for team building and organizational excellence!
Get in touch with HR via e-mail
Team Members
- Antoinette Halpin
- Lindsay Williamson
IT
James Crowther, IT Manager
James is responsible for installing and maintaining our computer systems and related software. He provides team support and always keeps us connected!
Get in touch with James via e-mail
Team Members
- Lachlan Mason
Website
Javed Shaikh, Website Manager
Javed oversees our website and MemberLink platform. In this role, he evaluates and manages website performance, facilitates hosting and server management, and develops, maintains, and updates website content.