Our Team

As founder and CEO, Geoff oversees the idea development and relationship building that advances Evergreen’s mission to create flourishing cities. Working with the Board of Directors and Executive Team, he sets overall strategic direction, goals, and priorities while maintaining…

Kathleen oversees Evergreen’s finances and fiscal responsibilities. She manages Evergreen’s internal and external financial reporting and designs the systems and solutions to ensure the organization is financially resilient. Kathleen’s work allows Evergreen to be adaptable and…

Orit provides the visionary leadership to develop the programs needed to further strengthen Evergreen as an internationally recognized leader in placemaking. Orit’s work is guided and informed by the organization’s overarching goal: to drive urban innovations that make Canadian…

William oversees Evergreen’s Development, Communications, and Strategic Initiative teams, ensuring the organization conveys and embodies its mission to create flourishing cities. He is dedicated to putting in place the inclusive systems and policies that seek out and integrate…

Martin oversees Evergreen’s local and national programs that put into action our vision for flourishing cities. He makes sure that Evergreen adapts to the needs of the communities it serves and that programs evolve and grow to take advantage of new opportunities. Martin works to…

Lois directs Evergreen’s Strategic Initiatives team, which works to develop emerging programs and partnerships. She brings a system-focused approach to her work, identifying the key levers of change that can help Evergreen achieve its mission to make cities flourish. Lois…

Cam is the driver behind Evergreen’s efforts to connect children, nature, and the built world. His work gives young people access to the nurturing natural environments and play opportunities that are a key part of flourishing cities. Cam developed Evergreen’s school ground…

Robert champions Evergreen’s efforts to create a Canada-wide network of academics, foundations, governments, and corporations focused on building flourishing future cities. He leads Evergreen’s work with Future Cities Canada and develops novel partnerships and innovations in the…

Alireza oversees Evergreen Brick Work’s 42-acre campus, ensuring that the site’s LEED Platinum and heritage buildings operate smoothly and efficiently. He works to keep EBW a physically resilient space that demonstrates the best of urban sustainability and green design. His work…

Isabel directs a program portfolio focused on Evergreen’s city building projects, including the Housing Action Lab, 100In1Day, and Future Cities Canada. Her work is driven by a belief in the importance of broad-based coalitions, and her projects work to integrate the strengths…

Lisa oversees a program portfolio focused on Evergreen’s national children’s programs and the revitalization of greenspaces such as Toronto’s Don River Valley Park. Her work is driven by a belief in evidence-based solutions that respond to identified and understood needs. Lisa’s…

Tara directs Evergreen’s business development, building the organization’s financial resilience. She focuses on creating opportunities for Evergreen to grow and evolve as it pursues its mission to make cities flourish. Tara identifies and screens new ventures for Evergreen’s…

Nicola directs Evergreen’s Development department, where she builds the relationships and partnerships to support Evergreen’s mission to create flourishing cities. Working with philanthropists, foundations, and corporate sponsors, Nicola strives to find innovative ways to meet…

LeaAnne oversees Evergreen’s communications team and overall brand identity. She works to tell Evergreen’s story, finding compelling ways to communicate our mission to make cities flourish. LeaAnne ensures that when Evergreen partners with like-minded city builders, our story…