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Our Board & Advisors

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Laura Gareau Sanchez
Co-Chair

Laura Gareau Sanchez is the Chief Operating Officer and co-Founder of RFS Energy. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture and Environmental Studies from McGill University, as well as a master’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MNRES) from the University of Northern British Columbia. 

 

With a strong track-record of working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholder groups and a deep-rooted background in energy efficiency implementation, Laura brings to the Board 20+ years’ experience designing, piloting and successfully implementing clean energy and climate projects across so-called Canada to help communities and organizations take meaningful and tangible action on their climate goals and targets.

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Moira Matsubuchi- Shaw
Co-Chair

An Oakville resident, Moira has been involved in volunteer work with a number of organizations and schools. One of her primary interests is the connection between agri-food systems and climate change and the development of solutions.

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Raj Krishnamoorthy
Treasurer

Raj Krishnamoorthy is a Partner with Deloitte with over 30 years of experience. Raj works in the Cyber risk practice in Canada. Raj has a Master’s degree in Commerce. He is a Chartered Accountant (FCA) in England and Wales, a Chartered Accountant (FCPA, FCA) in Canada, a Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Raj was also on the Board of Ascend Canada, an organization dedicated to furthering the careers of Pan Asians in the Canadian workplace.

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Prabh K. Banga
 Board Member

Prabh is the Senior Director of Sustainability with Aecon Group Inc., where she leads the development and delivery of Aecon’s sustainability strategy. Her key responsibilities include integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG), identifying future trends, tracking emerging technologies, and operationalizing sustainability into day-to-day practices. Prabh is also a part-time professor with the University of Toronto, teaching corporate sustainability and sustainability career development.Prior to joining Aecon, Prabh was the Associate Director, Strategy & Sustainability at Toronto Pearson International Airport, where she was ranked Top 40 under 40 in North America by Airport Business for integrating sustainability as a value driver into airport operations and management. She was also ranked Top 20 under 40 by Wings Magazine for influencing Canadian Aviation. Prabh graduated from McMaster University with a Honors Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences and a Masters degree in Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University.

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Martin Omes
Board Member

Martin holds a MEd from Cape Breton University with a focus upon Sustainability, Creativity, and Innovation! He currently works on several community environmental projects while he works as the Logistics Coordinator for Gamers Outreach Foundation which focuses upon providing entertainment through gaming for Children's Hospitals across the globe. His previous work included working with the City of Toronto on Major Infrastructure, and Wastewater projects. He also works as a Goalie Coach for the Georgetown Soccer Club, and he is the Lead Commentator for Ontario Soccer. He brings experience in Project Management, Community Outreach, and Fundraising through his many projects to HEN.

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Wonuola Yomi-Odedeyi
Board Member

Dr. Wonuola Yomi-Odedeyi is a passionate advocate for equity, inclusion, well-being, and environmental stewardship. In her former position as the  Experiential Learning Lead at the Halton District School Board, she integrated mindfulness, sustainability, and experiential learning across school communities.

 

A key highlight of her work is the initiation and leadership of an Environmental Leadership Program, engaging over 100 teachers and students in projects like growing fruits and vegetables and hatching chickens. These innovative projects advanced local food sustainability, strengthened community partnerships, and fostered vital student leadership skills.

 

She also served as Vice President of OSSTF/FEESO District 20 Halton and Chair of its Provincial  Human Rights Committee, Dr. Yomi-Odedeyi continues to promote justice and inclusive education. Her doctoral research on social barriers and global experience inform her vision of education as a catalyst for human and environmental well-being.

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Swetha Sampath
Board Member

Swetha Sampath brings over 13 years of experience in product lifecycle development across the aerospace, defense, and automation industries. Her work has focused on reliability, quality systems, cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement. She is deeply passionate about sustainability and community-impact initiatives, and is excited to bring her technical expertise, strategic mindset, and commitment to learning to the Halton Environmental Network. Swetha looks forward to contributing meaningfully as a new board member and supporting HEN’s mission.  

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Herb Sinnock
Advisor
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Cindy Toth
Advisor
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Marsha Smith
Advisor
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Lee Hartwell
Advisor

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Halton Environmental Network (HEN)
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As a community, we have the responsibility to honour, care for and respect all the Creation gives to provide us with life. This includes the land, water, air, fire, animals, plants and our ancestors. The Anishinabek Peoples have utilized this land for millennia and we would like to acknowledge their direct descendants, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the rightful caretakers and titleholders of this land upon which we live, work and conduct ourselves. We acknowledge our treaty relationship and responsibilities to both the land and these original peoples. We also recognize that this land is rich in pre-contact history and customs, which includes the Anishinabek and Haudenosaunee and since European contact, has and continues to become home for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. And it is in the spirit and intent of the Dish With One Spoon, wampum agreement whereby we will collectively care for and respect the land, water, animals and each other in the interests of peace and friendship and for the benefit of not only ourselves but of our future descendants.  
The HEN Office resides on Treaty 22, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

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