Meet our Executive

President: Claudia Rodriguez-Larrain - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Claudia Rodriguez-Larrain is a well-known Canadian environmentalist, activist and poverty law advocate.  Prior to founding Regenesis, Claudia's involvement has included such organizations as Amnesty International and the Community Legal Clinic of York Region. She has been working tirelessly as an advocate in the tenant rights movement since 2000, representing low income families in housing tribunals across Ontario.  She was the New Democratic Party candidate for the riding of York Centre in the provincial election of 2007, and the federal candidate for the Green Party of Canada in the electoral riding of Vaughan during the 2010 by-election and 2011 Canadian Federal Election. She is the creator of the Alternative Currency and Trading Systems (ACTS), Homeless not Voiceless, Tree Rescue and Vote OUT Fluoride campaigns for Regenesis.

Executive Director: Michael Kenny - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Michael Kenny has been an environmentalist and social justice activist since his youth, volunteering with numerous organizations including the City of Toronto (Live Green Toronto Volunteers, Toronto Environmental Volunteers, Waste Watchers), Oxfam Canada, Toronto Bay Initiative, High Park Children's Garden, Sierra Club of Canada, Jane's Walk, Taylor-Massey Project and more. 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) from 2006-2008, and as President of the Green Party at York University from 2008-2011. He is a member of Oxfam Canada and the founder of the Oxfam chapter at York University, and served on its executive as President and Treasurer. An avid outdoors person, he is an event coordinator with the Toronto Outdoor Club. He currently attends York University's Faculty of Environmental Studies where he is conducting research on activist spaces and intentional communities.

Vice President: Jasmin Morningstar Legarde

A member of the Biinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishnabek First Nation, she has been an environmentalist since her youth.  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.

Treasurer: Nazmul Hasan

Communications Director: Mark Lapinski - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 photographer.

Director-at-large: 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.

Director-At-Large and Assistant Director: Afeefa Karim - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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 committed to empowering individuals through leadership and communication skills.  She currently works and attends York University's Faculty of Environmental Studies.

Executive Assistant to the President: Katarina Zoricic - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Katarina is a recent graduate of William & Mary College, and a former ranked professional tennis player.  She was the Green Party candidate in Etobicoke Centre during the 2011 federal election.

Creative Director: Brittany Forrest

Brittany is an illustrator/painter/graphic designer.  She is a graduate of Mohawk College with a diploma in creative graphic design.  She has worked for RE/MAX and numerous freelance clients.  Brittany is a vegan who is passionate about animal rights.

Membership Director: Faiza Bari - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Faiza is a Management Co-op student at the University of Toronto, Scarborough. She is specializing in Finance and Economics and has previously worked for RBC Capital markets, AGF Management , Investors Group Inc and currently working for Scotiabank. She was a student mentor on campus and she has also previously volunteered for the Ice Breaking Care Society 500 club, Destitute Children’s Rehabilitation Program Bangladesh (DCRP), Zoomer Media and West Scarborough Community Legal Services. Her interests include music, painting and participating in community development activities.

Volunteer Director: Nirali Sheladia - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nirali is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemistry at York University. She believes that a community is always in need of people who are ready to lend an extra hand of help without any expectation of monetary remuneration. For her, satisfaction lies in knowing that she had contributed towards enhancing the living standards for the community as a whole. Nirali has spent considerable number of years volunteering in various places including Humber River Regional Hospital, Ontario Vipassana Meditation Centre, Nelson A Boylen C.I, North York Community Centre, etc.