Regenesis is a grassroots environmental, social justice and humanitarian organization. We believe that a healthy planet and a healthy society are mutually dependent. Our ultimate goal is a fulfilling and sustainable living for all, so that our actions no longer tip the balance of the global ecosystem. In order to achieve this, we focus on real, comprehensive and practical solutions to today’s social and environmental concerns.

We recognize changes need to occur in our individual lives, in our society, in politics and in the realm of commerce to ensure health and survival of the planet and its inhabitants, in short: Regenesis. With our growing network of chapters, we intend to facilitate global change through local, national and international projects.

Meet our Board

President and CEO: Claudia Rodriguez-Larrain

Evironmentalist, activist and poverty law advocate. She's been working tirelessly as an advocate in the tenant rights movement since 2000, representing low income families in housing tribunals across Canada. She's been a candidate in the provincial election of 2007 for the New Democratic Party (NDP) in the riding of York Centre and is now the federal candidate for the Green Party of Canada in the electoral riding of Vaughan where she is also the CEO and chair of the womens club. Creator of the Alternative Currency and Trading Systems (ACTS), Homeless not Voiceless, Project Demo-rescue and Vote OUT Fluoride campaigns for Regenesis.

Executive Director: Michael Kenny

Mike Kenny has been an environmentalist and social justice activist since his youth, volunteering with numerous organizations including the City of Toronto, Oxfam Canada, Toronto Bay Initiative, High Park Children's Garden and the Sierra Club. He was a candidate for the NDP in the 2007 provincial election against incumbent Kathleen Wynne and PC leader John Tory.  He previously served as president of the Don Valley West NDP Riding Association (Federal and Provincial) for two years.

VP Secretary: Jasmin Morningstar Legarde

A canadian native and environmentalist.  She is currently working on reforming Children's Aid Socities for their discrimination against young native women with children.  She previously served as the youth coordinator for the Green Party of Ontario.  She currently serves as Co-President for the Green Party at York University.

Communications Director: Mark Lapinski

Mark has previously worked as an events coordinator for various non-profits, such as the MS Society.  He is now the Events coordinator for the Daily Bread Food Bank. He is also an artist and photograher.

YP Marketing: Yeun Ping Leung

YP Leung became involved in the Vote OUT Fluoride campaign and has been working tirelessly for the organization ever since. She also serves as the rally coordinator for the campaign.  She is a Toronto-based real estate agent.

Creative Director: Eugene Draw

Eugene Draw aka Dr. Draw is a devoted humanitarian, and environmentalist.

Dr. Draw made indie music history in Toronto in 2007 as all three of his albums charted on the official Top 30 Nielsen Soundscan sales chart on August 9, 2007 for the second time that summer including the #3 position on Aug. 9 for his latest CD Adagio, which ranked #70 nationally. He’s also charted at #25 in Toronto for his 2005 CD Train 64 and at #26 for his four-year-old debut The City. The same triple play happened in Edmonton and Calgary as well where he continues to have a huge fan base.

Assistant Director: Afeefa Karim

Afeefa Karim is current president of Bachelor of Environmental Studies Students Association at York University, and previously served as the past president of the Oratory Club of York, an organization commited to empowering youth-at-risk in attaining valuable leadership.

Executive Assistant to the President: Katarina Zoricic

Katarina is a recent graduate of William & Mary College, and a former ranked professional tennis player.  She is the current Green Party candidate in Etobicoke North.