The BEA Board is a strategic/operations committee, acting on behalf of its members to fulfil the direction and the agreed upon mandate of the Alliance. Board members are selected by the Board and Board positions are ratified by the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
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
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
Amisha Moorjani- Memberships, Board of Trade Liaison, Projects
Ghazanfar Jawaid – Memberships, Faith Groups Liaison, Projects
Gunjan Sharda – Social Media, Promotion, Higher Education Liaison, Projects
Sumit Sharda – Membership, Social Media, Promotion, Projects
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.
Deepa Puthra- Professional Engineers of Ontario Liaison
An engineer by profession, and an old soul with a forward-thinking approach, Deepa enjoys collaborating with like-minded people and believes that, as responsible citizens, we all can play a role in making our community better, one action at a time. Deepa is driven by the belief that small, consistent actions create significant environmental change and she advocates for family and friends to make sustainable choices.
Deb Valentine – Labour Union Liaison
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, Plant Based Treaty Liaison
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
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
All Board members are volunteers. If you are concerned about local environmental issues, come join the team. View Board positions with job descriptions here. Please send an email with your contact information and resume.