Our Team
Kathy Abusow
CEO
Kathy Abusow is CEO of PLT Canada.
Christine Leduc, RPF - 613-706-1114
President
Christine.Leduc@forests.org
Christine oversees strategic communications while also developing and implementing a range of government and public relations activities.
Ellen Long - 613-704-7248
Director, Education and Forest Literacy
Ellen.Long@forests.org
Ellen focuses on growing future forest and conservation leaders through Project Learning Tree Canada’s environmental education and forest literacy programming.
Mila Snejinscaia - 613-703-5570
Sr. Director, Finance and Grants Management
Mila.Snejin@forests.org
Mila leads our financial operations, is responsible for reporting and compliance, and supports fundraising efforts.
Mira Williamson - 613-704-7248
Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement
Mira.Williamson@forests.org
Mira elevates the impact that SFI and PLT Canada programs have on people, communities, and forests.
James Thordarson, RPF - 613-703-3347
Manager, Forest Education and Career Pathways
James.Thordarson@forests.org
James’s inspiration to work at PLT Canada was being able to fill a role where he provides Forest education to anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about the natural world around them.
Meggan Balcaen - 613-505-5935
Manager, Digital Communications
Meggan.Balcaen@forests.org
Meggan leads online engagement strategies that strengthen the digital presence of SFI and PLT Canada to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaborations.
Kelvin Braun - 403-278-3327
Sr. Coordinator, Visual Communications
Kelvin.Braun@forests.org
Kelvin works on social media and reporting, graphic design and video, and Indigenous relations communications.
Jennifer Farant - 613-745-5840 ext. 302
Sr. Coordinator, PLT Canada Programs
Jennifer.Farant@forests.org
Jennifer provides a variety of administrative assistance for PLT Canada. She helps Green Jobs employers and youth, leads office management tasks, and supports PLT Canada Board meetings.
Elaina Cox - 647-389-1171
Indigenous Relations Coordinator
Elaina.Cox@forests.org
Elaina focuses on expanding Indigenous and youth participation in our programs and on collaborating with internal teams to integrate Indigenous perspectives and traditional knowledge across all of PLT Canada’s work.
