Meet the Team

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Jennifer Taves (she, her, hers)
Senior Manager, Sustainable Communities

Jennifer has 14+ years of experience working with broad stakeholder groups to achieve common goals. She brings her expertise in project management, governance, strategy development and communications to advance environmental sustainability and economic prosperity in the GTA. Jennifer enjoys anything that gets her out into the great outdoors, especially hiking, and diving into a good book.

Chaya Chengappa (she, her, hers)
Program Manager, Water Stewardship

Chaya is passionate about community building and supporting innovative solutions, specifically water and waste, to mobilize climate action. She brings over 15 years of experience, working with local and international non-profit organizations engaging diverse stakeholders to design and deliver environmental programs. In her free time, Chaya enjoys cooking for family and friends, spending time outdoors, reading, and travelling.

Matt Brunette (he, him, his)
Program Manager, Energy Performance

Matt manages PPG’s energy performance programs including the Energy Leaders Consortium. He brings over 8 years experience in energy efficiency programming, climate change impact assessments, and information session development. Matt enjoys a good book, watching Netflix, and adventuring through travel or camping locally.

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Hershil Sheth (she, her, hers)
Coordinator, Events

Hershil coordinates all aspects of PPG events. With an educational background in environmental management and a professional background in community engagement, marketing and event planning, she is passionate about bringing like-minded groups together to advance sustainable change. Outside of the office, you can find Hershil gardening, foraging or planning her next outdoor adventure.

Suzanne Pragg (she, her, hers)
Program Manager, Membership and Business Engagement

Suzanne is passionate about doing work that has a positive social and environmental impact. With 10+ years’ experience managing programs, projects and events in both the non-profit and private sectors, she thrives on building strong relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders. Suzanne enjoys sushi, reading, volunteering, and exploring new places. 

Darlene Coyle (she, her, hers)
Coordinator, Water Stewardship

Darlene coordinates water and waste programming at PPG, including overseeing the Material Exchange Program. Darlene is passionate about helping individuals and organizations reach their sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. In her free time, Darlene enjoys anything active, including hiking, biking, and martial arts, and she can be found nose-deep in a good book.

Julia Kole (she, her, hers)
Coordinator, Membership & Business Engagement

Julia is the main point of contact for our PPG members and our sustainable business community. She brings 9 years of experience working in non-profit environments in event coordination, developing and maintaining stakeholder relations, implementing programs, and delivering presentations. When not at work, Julia is out horseback riding, hiking any new trail she can find, playing hockey, or exploring towns and attractions all over Ontario.