Kathleen Sheppard joined Environment Lethbridge as Executive Director in November of 2015. As Executive Director, Kathleen has led the implementation of projects such as Reuse Rendezvous, the Small Business Energy Efficiency Program and Seedy Saturday. Kathleen has more than 25 years experience working for non-profit organizations in BC and Alberta. Her knowledge of such a broad range of environmental topics, and her connection to our town make her a great resource draw from.

Bryce has worked as a commercial/industrial electrician throughout Western Canada for the past 30 years. Renewable energy, specifically solar PV is his passion. He has served on various boards, including Environment Lethbridge. Being born and raised in the foothills of Alberta, and living in Lethbridge for the past 40 years, Bryce has a strong sense of community here. He brings a voice from industry, but is also looking toward a future of more renewable energy.

Through her roles as Minister of Environment and Parks and the Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office, Shannon demonstrated that taking action on climate change must go hand in hand with economy to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for Alberta. Having our MLA included is vital to this conversation, and her work with the environment makes her a great fit for the show. (*A colleague of mine reached out to her regarding the project. She confirmed that she would be involved. However, I have not spoken with Shannon directly yet, and am reaching out to her office).

Shannon has been the Executive Director of the Oldman Watershed Council for over 9 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Lethbridge. She has volunteered for many local community groups, including the committee that founded the nonprofit Environment Lethbridge. Her work with water management is vital to this conversation.

Mandy Sandbach is a mother, partner, intuitive permaculturist, student and lover of SOIL, educator, avid learner, Re WILDER, supporter of community gardens and awakened community. Mandy’s work with the non-profit organization Lethbridge Sustainable Living Association and a variety of community projects has had her hands in the soil creating and inspiring 7 generations, regenerative, perennial food systems right here in southern Alberta and abroad. Her work in these areas makes her a great addition to the show.

Chief Calf is an unassuming and insightful leader who possesses a deep understanding of how to bring community together. In his role as the secondary FNMI lead teacher over the past two years, Chief Calf has demonstrated the ability to infuse Indigenous ways in Lethbridge School District No. 51. Well-respected as an educator and a role model in the realm of professional learning, Chief Calf understands successful leaders bring people together to achieve common goals. He will offer a genuine and thoughtful insight on the environment through an Indigenous lens.