Our Team
staff
leigha benford | chief executive officer
Leigha has a graduate diploma in Science Communication from Laurentian University and a Bachelor’s degree in Bio-Resource Management from the University of Guelph
Leigha has been with reThink Green since 2016, first as Communications Director and now as its Chief Executive Officer.
Leigha believes that Sudbury has a major role to play in the environmental movement for northern Ontario communities.
Sustainability matters to Leigha for “a million reasons, but now mostly because I’m a mom. I want my daughter to grow up with clean water, clean air, and access to everything that I’ve been able to access. I do what I do for her and her generation.”
When Leigha isn’t working on reThink Green programs and advancing sustainability she practices yoga, active living and healthy eating. She can often be found outside enjoying what Sudbury has to offer with her family.
amy hallman-grout | registered energy advisor for northern home energy assessment program
Amy Hallman-Grout is a Registered Energy Advisor (REA). She is very excited to be on the reThink Green team and helping to continue to build the Northern Home Energy Assessment (NHEA) program. Amy is trained to evaluate existing homes, MURBs (Multi Unit Residential Buildings), and new homes through the Net Zero program.
A graduate of the Environmental Studies Masters Program (and Environmental Education certificate) from York University, she has a keen interest in working on practical ways to mitigate climate change along with a strong desire to educate others on this issue along the way. Amy's hobbies include making and listening to music, hiking, and knitting socks for everyone she knows!
adam churchard | development coordinator
Adam is an environmental sustainability advocate with a background in fundraising, education, and community outreach. During his career he has had the opportunity to contribute to several important causes, including roles with Community Legal Education Ontario, York University, and the Toronto Environmental Alliance. He is excited to return to environmental work with reThink Green and help empower community driven climate action.
Adam’s educational background is in the social sciences. He holds a master's degree in international relations from McMaster University and a bachelor's degree in political science from Carleton University. In his spare time, you can find Adam hiking or out in his kayak.
amy tippin | climate innovation officer
Amy is a graduate of the Master of Science Communication program at Laurentian, and the Bachelor of Science program for Zoology from the University of Guelph.
She has been a part of several projects and campaigns across Ontario which have supported the better public understanding of natural science and climate science. This work served as inspiration for her thesis, which focused on how informal learning is accessed in novel ways by adults.
Amy believes that strong and clear communication is key to a green future for Canadians. She brings this belief to her work at reThink Green, as she strives to keep the Northern Ontario community tuned in to RTG efforts.
destiny roy | smart commute sudbury program coordinator
Destiny is a graduate of Laurentian University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Earth Science, and Cambrian College, where she completed graduate certificates in Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment, as well as Program Management. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in environmental restoration, regreening initiatives, and the logistics of large-scale environmental projects.
Throughout her academic and professional journey, Destiny has been deeply involved in community-based initiatives that merge environmental and social impact. As a past manager of the Paris Street Community Garden, she secured funding to transform the space with a mural, benches, and fresh soil, making it a vibrant hub for local residents. This summer, Destiny expanded her community impact by coordinating and managing the Flour Mill Community Farm for reThink Green, where she mentored youth employees in sustainable agriculture, shared the story of Sudbury’s environmental restoration, and educated them on climate change issues. Her passion for sustainability and community engagement has been a consistent driving force in her work.
Destiny currently serves as the Program Coordinator for Greater Sudbury’s Smart Commute program, where she promotes sustainable transportation practices and fosters collaboration with local businesses. She is committed to building a greener, more connected community in Northern Ontario and helping establish Sudbury as a leader in environmental innovation.