OUR MISSION
LGL seeks to raise awareness of social and environmental issues and promote possible solutions through engaging and educating students, newcomers and other members of the community. LGL develops and implements programs and initiatives that promote sustainable practices within the community and provides opportunities for people to learn, get involved and foster an appreciation of their natural environment.
OUR VISION
Preserve, Restore, Improve. Links for Greener Learning (LGL) is committed to the preservation, restoration and improvement of the natural environment. Our goal is to instill and promote balance and sustainability in the relationship between humans and the environment.
OUR GOALS
Link and build relationships between education centres, newcomers, students, government, and community groups for mutual benefits. Encourage newcomer and student involvement within the community. Facilitate opportunities for newcomers and students to actively apply disciplinary knowledge and skills.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Yaneth Londono
Executive Director
Before coming to Canada from Colombia, Yaneth worked as an environmental lawyer for eight years an Environmental Organization. When arriving in Canada, With always having a passion for the environment and to further educate newcomers on environmental issues, she started a non-profit organization called Links for Greener Learning (LGL)
Jenny Andrea Sanchez Alvarez
Treasurer
Jenny Andrea Sanchez Alvarez graduated with Business Accounting Diploma Niagara College in 2010. Her professional experience includes positions as Purchasing Assistant, Customer Service Representative and Administrative Support Staff at Core-Mark International from 2011 to 2013.
Mike Britton
President
Mike has a Double Major in Medical Science and Classical Studies from the University of Western Ontario. In 2014, at the age of 24, Mike was elected as the youngest City Councillor in St Catharines history. Mike now fills his time with property management, political consulting, and is involved in many community groups. He sits on the board of Crime Stoppers Niagara, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, the Royal Niagara Naval Association, the Facer District Merchants and Residents Association, and is President of the Rotaract Niagara Club. He is an active volunteer with Central Community Church and Habitat for Humanity Niagara, and is a member of the St Catharines Rotary Club, the United Way of Niagara’s GenNext Cabinet, Seymour Masonic Lodge, the Royal Niagara Military Institute, and Junior Chamber International (JCI) St. Catharines
Jeannie Manning
Chair
A 25 year career as a Hotelier. Owned and operated hotels in Ontario before joining the largest hotel company in Canada in the 80's. My expertise was in renovating, rebranding and marketing hotels. The last decade of my working life, I utilized my skills within the relatively new concept of luxury retirement residences. I joined the Rotary Club in 1991. The first year women were allowed to join. I was one of only two women in the Sydney, Cape Breton Club. Men quit over our entry 😉. I am still a Rotarian. I retired to Niagara on the Lake in 2022 with my husband of 29 years, Lee, and our daughter, Samantha. I have two step children, Steve and Leesa. I have three Grandchildren.
Clemencia Chacon
Chair
Clemencia has a bachelor's degree in Humanities and several years of experience teaching adults and youth. Since her arrival in Canada, she has been working with Newcomers to help them settle in the community and has assisted them to move forward. She enjoys participating in community activities and has been volunteering with Newcomer programs in the Niagara Region. She is also a freelance interpreter. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading, and exercising and she is one of our newest board members.
OUR PARTNERS
Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre - is a community based non-profit charitable organization whose team of professional
staff and volunteers provide vital settlement services to newcomers as they strive to create a rewarding new life in Canada.
http://www.folk-arts.ca
Niagara College - Language Training Programs Workforce & Business development and Environmental Management &
Assessment Program-NC recognizes the difficulties many newcomers face upon arrival in Canada. They offer to arrange
programs and services that will help newcomers find the work and education that is right for everyone.
www.niagaracollege.ca
Niagara Region - Water & Wastewater Services Division and Waste Management Services
https://www.niagararegion.ca
YMCA of Niagara - Niagara-Employment and Newcomer Services
https://www.ymcaofniagara.org
