Our Team
Kathy Abusow
President and CEO
Kathy Abusow is President and CEO of PLT Canada.
Josh Brankman - 771-777-3861
Vice President, Education
Josh.Brankman@forests.org
Josh leads the education team, advancing Project Learning Tree’s environmental education, forest literacy, and career pathways programs while growing the scale, reach, and impact of PLT.
Christine Leduc - 613-706-1114
Vice President, Communications and Government Relations
Christine.Leduc@forests.org
Christine oversees strategic communications while also developing and implementing a range of government and public relations activities.
Paul Robitaille - 587-768-0311
Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations
Paul.Robitaille@forests.org
Paul plays a central role in PLT Canada’s partnerships with Indigenous communities.
Ellen Long - 771-209-7600
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
Business Director
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.
Jennifer Farant - 613-745-5840 ext. 302
Administrative Assistant
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.
Dominic Weeks - 202-719-1390 ext. 465
Manager, Career Readiness
Dominic.Weeks@forests.org
Dominic plays a key role in building a diverse and resilient workforce in the sustainability and conservation sector through SFI’s mentorship programming.
Madhuri Jani - 613-742-3782 ext. 467
Sr. Coordinator, Green Jobs
Madhuri.Jani@forests.org
Madhuri supports our Green Jobs initiative with outreach to employers and youth. She works directly with provincial, territorial, and international network partners to ensure successful program operations across Canada.
Shwetha Kengasur Venkatesh - 613-702-9378
Sr. Coordinator, Green Jobs
Shwetha.Kengasur.Venkatesh@forests.org
Shwetha supports our Green Jobs program with employer and youth outreach and administrative support, and she also develops communication materials and reports. Shwetha is on maternity leave until 2025.
James Thordarson - 613-703-3347
Sr. Coordinator, Forest Education
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.
Kelvin Braun - 403-278-3327
Coordinator, Graphic Design & Media
Kelvin.Braun@forests.org
Kelvin works on social media and reporting, graphic design and video, and Indigenous relations communications.
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.
