David Laing – President, Projects
An advocate for environmental sustainability including “One-Planet Living” and an active transportation enthusiast, David is passionate about moving the globe towards a low carbon future and wants to inspire others to change their living habits for a better world.

David is a retired management consultant with expertise in sales, marketing, process design, and large project management. David holds a B.A.Sc. in Consumer Economics from the University of Guelph and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Harry Bridgemohan- Vice – President, Treasurer
Harry is the manager of Bridge Business Solutions specializing in tax and accounting services for small businesses and those self-employed. He has a B.Soc. Sc. Degree from the University of Guyana in Management, Marketing and Industrial Relations. Harry was a member of the Brampton Environmental Advisory Committee from 2018-2022 and a founding member of the BEA. In addition to his volunteer work on the BEA, Harry is a the Treasurer for the Caribbean Children Foundation, www.tccfangels.com

Dayle Laing– Secretary, Social Media, Promotion
Dayle has a passion for the environment and is a founding BEA board member. She is a LEED Accredited Professional, and a published scientific author. She holds a B.A.Sc in Consumer Studies (U of Guelph) and Diploma of Interior Design (Sheridan College) where she taught for 19 years. She owned and managed a successful business for over 30 years, specializing in sustainable interior design. Dayle employment experience also includes sales management, sales and marketing positions in the pharmaceutical industry. Linkedin Profile 

Rajbalinder Ghatoura – Memberships, Faith Groups Liaison
Rajbalinder is a dedicated individual, passionate in environmental stewardship and sustainability. He has a Masters in Environment & Sustainability (MES) at Western University and is an Energy Management Project Coordinator with the City of Brampton. In addition to being a BEA Board member, Rajbalinder is the founder of Human Impact Environment, a youth-oriented community organization and Kudrat Di Rakhia (KDR), a Brampton-based Sikh-inspired environmental initiative focused on “protection of nature”, promoting sustainability, and connecting faith with ecology, They emphasize spiritual responsibility for the environment, linking actions to Sikh principles.

Amisha Moorjani- Memberships, Board of Trade Liaison, Projects
Proud founder of The Food Quotient®, a catering and meal delivery company, recognized with multiple awards including the 2022 Business Excellence Award for Environmental Sustainability and the 2025 Business Excellence Award for Community Contributor. 

Amisha has a Bachelor’s Degree in Foods & Nutrition and an MBA in Information Systems Management, She believes in the power of food to support health, prevent disease, and create positive community change.

She gives back through volunteer work including: volunteer with Plant Based Treaty Brampton, Brampton Board of Trade Director, School Council Chair, People Against Littering, and member on Brampton’s Environmental Advisory Committee.

Ghazanfar Jawaid– Memberships, Faith Groups Liaison, Projects
Ghazanfar is the owner and head of operations for Morgan Technologies, a business that assists clients in pharma, food, medical and construction industries with production products and services. Ghazanfar is passionate about environmental sustainability, particularly water resources management. He holds a bachelors degree in Chemical Technology and Engineering from Karachi University and an MBA-Finance from the Institute of Business Administration. Ghazanfar has been a BEA Board member of one year.

Gunjan Sharda– Social Media, Promotion, Higher Education Liaison, Projects
With a Master of Public Health and a background in healthcare IT and project management, Gunjan brings a health-focused perspective to her work. She bridges her experience in health promotion with community engagement, managing BEA’s social media and outreach initiatives, and collaborating with TMU School of Medicine on evidence-based community health projects that emphasize ethical, equitable, and inclusive approaches to care. Gunjan is passionate about connecting health, environment, and community by encouraging local support, reducing waste, and advocating for natural, toxin-free living.

Sumit Sharda– Membership, Social Media, Promotion, Projects
Currently a real estate broker and co-founder of The Sharda Group with RE/MAX, Sumit integrates community engagement and environmental sustainability into both his professional and personal life. Through the BEA, he is leading a project that provides job opportunities for young adults with special needs while promoting sustainability and active transportation. Sumit is deeply committed to fostering a more sustainable future—one where we care for the planet, reduce our impact, and contribute to a better world for generations to come.

Chaya Chengappa – Partners in Project Green Liaison
A solutions-focused sustainability professional, Chaya is passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders, creating partnerships and building and supporting innovative scalable solutions to mobilize climate action, including supporting the circular economy, safeguarding our oceans and freshwater resources and preserving wildlife habitats.

Pauline Thornham – Finance Committee
A lifelong nature lover, and retired teacher, Pauline (Polly) aspires to live a more minimal life, reducing her footprint over time. Polly, describes herself as a mile wide and a foot deep, being interested in too many things . Her degree is in animal science, yet she spent much of her career teaching French. Her interests are gardening, fighting invasive species, waste reduction/management, active transportation, and advocacy for practices and legislation which preserve the balanced ecosystem which allows us to live with and enjoy the other life forms on this planet we all share.

Yarim Hinojosa – Community Outreach & Education
Yarim is an environmental educator and community advocate with a strong background in policy consulting, digital marketing and environmental science. Her efforts have helped municipalities endorse food policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Yarim also has expertise in food literacy, horticulture, hydroponics, and artistry using eco-friendly materials. Her desire is to blend education and advocacy to foster resilient, sustainable communities.

Gauravi Sani – Peel Climate Plan Liaison
Gauravi is a Senior Sustainability Consultant with Reclay StewardEdge, an international consultancy group that provides packaging and product stewardship services for companies in the retail, distribution, and consumer goods manufacturing sectors. Gauravi is passionate about the circular economy and extended producer responsibility programs that help reduce carbon and environmental impacts. Gauravi holds a bachelors degree in sustainability reporting. In addition to being a BEA Board member, Gauravi volunteers with Community Climate Council and, Climate Solutions.

Steve Papagiannis – Emerald Energy from Waste Liaison
A “pragmatic nerdy defender of nature”, Steve believes habitat destruction is our planet’s biggest threat, that can be solved by all of us using fewer resources. Thus, his passion is to foster a circular economy while reducing overall consumption.
A retired technology and analytics expert with over 30 years’ of data analysis experience. Steve held positions in application development, IT management, software sales and consulting. He holds degrees in Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Toronto.

Rhythm Verma – Youth Council Liaison
Rhythm Verma is a GIS professional and environmental researcher passionate about conservation and community impact. She works as a GIS Technician with Georgian Bay Land Trust supporting the conservation of ecologically significant lands. She has been a BEA Board member from one year. Apart from volunteering with BEA, she also volunteers with TRCA for their wildlife monitoring projects. Rhythm is also a youth mentor in Empowher program of Achev, supporting young girls build different skills and find success. 

Jashan Gill
Jashan Gill is the Executive Director of Green Mind Canada, a youth-led initiative advancing climate action, mental health, and community empowerment. He holds a dual degree in Honours Life Sciences (BSc) and Psychology (BA) from McMaster University, with a Minor in Sustainability and a Certificate in Leadership, Equity, and Social Change.

At Green Mind, Jashan leads national projects including climate-anxiety toolkits, children’s books (Lila and the Cloud of Change, Noura’s Jar of Worries), spoken-word, and art-therapy workshops. Supported by Canada Service Corps, Ocean Wise, and the Sprout Fellowship, these initiatives support underserved youth to transform climate grief into resilience and action.

Through the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) Ontario, Jashan engages on planetary-health issues including the Emerald Incinerator project in Brampton and equitable access to cooling devices for vulnerable populations on OW and ODSP. His advocacy extends to promoting sustainability in healthcare, with contributions connected to emerging climate-conscious surgical practices and initiatives in vision care.

Looking ahead, Jashan aspires to be a physician-scientist and social entrepreneur, advancing climate-conscious healthcare and equity-driven leadership while continuing to create spaces where youth can find their voice and resilience in the face of the climate crisis.