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Our training team

The Capacity Building Institute brings together leaders in the environmental sector to share best practices, stories, and information in our training programs.  

Lead trainers

Communications & Strategy

Alex Keenan, JD, LL.L

Alex is the Principal of Stage Light Communications and provides training in strategy, communications, and engagement.

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Fundraising

Sam Laprade, CFRE

Sam brings her considerable knowledge of fundraising to the team and provides training on fund development, board engagement in fundraising, and implementation strategies.

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Executive Leadership

Barb king, MPNL

Barb King is the Executive Director of Watersheds Canada and provides training support on executive leadership and governance.

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Campaigns, Data, Communications, Engagement organizing

robb barnes, ma, b.hums

Robb Barnes is the executive director of Capacity Building Institute. He has deep experience in the environmental sector, with roles ranging from executive director, to community organizer, to board member. 

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capacity coaches

Our Capacity Coaches support students in the practical application of our course content to their small-shop nonprofit. 

capacity coaches

Ked Neptune
Heather O'Hara
Kate Potter
Raissa Marks
Penny Noble

intern mentors

Our team of intern mentors support our interns in their capacity learning.  All of our mentors are alumni of our programs. 

intern mentors and managers

Pragya
Charlie
Nasha

guest facilitators

past and current Guest Speakers and faciliTators

Martin Smith, McCague Borlack LLP
Laura Scrimgeour-Carter, Strategic BIAS

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board members

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