Team

Executive Director, London Environmental Network

Skylar Franke

Skylar Franke is a community mobilizer and engagement specialist. Skylar is happiest when talking to new people and eating good food with friends and family. Skylar is passionate about building community, environmental advocacy, local food systems, great wine and ethical coffee.

She has over 6 years of experience in advancing action in the environmental sector by running a variety of environmental programs in London while working at ReForest London and the London Environmental Network. She graduated in 2013 from King’s University College at Western University with an honours B.A. in Social Justice and Peace Studies and French Studies. Skylar was awarded the Top 20 in their 20’s in 2018 by Business London and the Leading Women, Leading Girls Award from the Province of Ontario.

Skylar is responsible for overseeing the development of new programs and initiatives including Green Economy London, as well as all other aspects of running the London Environmental Network.

skylar@londonenvironment.net

Interim Executive Director

Marianne Griffith

Marianne Griffith is a committed environmentalist and an advocate for local, sustainable food systems and renewable energy. She’s worked with London based organizations to promote sustainability and community driven carbon and waste reduction, including Growing Chefs, The Root Cellar and Building Better. She’s worked on social justice and sustainable development projects in Indigenous communities in many countries and she works closely with First Nations communities in Ontario to increase access to clean water, clean energy sources and sustainable, affordable housing.

She is a Certified Energy Auditor, a member of the Association of Energy Engineers, a LEED Green Associate, and has extensive building science training including Energy Star and CHBA Net Zero Builder.  She is currently the Green Economy London Hub Manager where she is committed to help London businesses set and achieve sustainability targets.

She believes that changing our behaviour to reduce emissions is our responsibility to ensure our children have a decent quality of life.

marianne@londonenvironment.net

Green Economy London Hub Manager

Kaitlin Creighton

Kaitlin is an advocate for environmental sustainability with interests in business sustainability, environmental stewardship and education. In 2020 she graduated from Western University with a Masters of Environment and Sustainability (MES) and has a degree specializing in Environmental Governance. As the Hub Manager Kaitlin is responsible for managing the Green Economy London program by walking members through the milestones, identifying cost and energy savings opportunities and environmental projects, and helping to build capacity within the workplace to reach member’s sustainability goals. She is excited about empowering and supporting London businesses and organizations to make sustainable change!

Sustainable Engagement Specialist

Allison Morgan

Allison has a keen interest in addressing environmental challenges occurring in both local and global communities. As the Sustainable Engagement Specialist, Allison is supporting the Hub manager of Green Economy London with program implementation, volunteer management, program reporting, and event planning. In 2021, she obtained her Masters of Environment and Sustainability (MES) from Western University. Previously, Allison graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Psychology. She is excited to bring together businesses to set and achieve sustainability-focused goals and develop community connections. In her personal life, Allison enjoys playing field hockey, exploring the outdoors, and caring for her two cats.