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Our Story

At Squamish CAN, we’re a passionate group of individuals who believe in fostering sustainable communities and a resilient, local food system. Each team member brings unique skills, experiences, and an unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in the Squamish community.

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Meet The Team

Each of these remarkable individuals is dedicated to strengthening our local food systems, reducing waste, and nurturing a more sustainable and connected community. Together, they work tirelessly to create positive change, one garden, one initiative, and one conversation at a time. Here's a closer look at the faces behind the work we do:

Krystle tenBrink - Executive Director

Krystle tenBrink - Executive Director

Harriet Jarvis - School Farm Manager

Harriet Jarvis - School Farm Manager

Marissa Carlberg - Educator and Grower at Mamquam Elementary Schoolyard

Marissa Carlberg - Educator and Grower at Mamquam Elementary Schoolyard

Stephanie Heaton - School Garden Manager

Stephanie Heaton - School Garden Manager

Shannon Friday - Zero Waste Manager

Shannon Friday - Zero Waste Manager

Chantelle Matthews - Communications Coordinator

Chantelle Matthews - Communications Coordinator

Marie-ève Boutin - Project Co-ordinator

Marie-ève Boutin - Project Co-ordinator

Caroline Manuel - Development Coordinator

Caroline Manuel - Development Coordinator

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors brings a wealth of experience, passion, and strategic leadership to Squamish CAN. Each member is committed to driving positive change in our community by supporting sustainable food systems, promoting waste reduction, and ensuring that our local environment thrives for generations to come. Their diverse backgrounds and collective expertise help guide our vision, mission, and initiatives, ensuring that Squamish CAN remains a beacon of progress, collaboration, and resilience.

Holden Bonwit - President

Holden Bonwit - President

Amy Morris

Amy Morris

Christen Young

Christen Young

Jane Raycraft

Jane Raycraft

Gizem Kaya

Gizem Kaya

Pamela McGarel

Pamela McGarel

Get to know us

Each of these remarkable individuals plays a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of Squamish CAN, ensuring that we continue to grow and adapt to the ever-evolving needs of our community. Together, they are guiding the organization toward a more sustainable, connected future—one thoughtful decision, one collaborative effort, and one visionary step at a time.

Meet the Team in person at our seasonal events and our Annual AGM - held in May.

We humbly acknowledge that the Squamish CAN (Climate Action Network) is located on and
operates within the unceded lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

Copyright © 2022 Squamish CAN

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