Our Staff
Alex sets the strategic direction for the organization, leads the Renewable Cities team and establishes strategic relationships with partners and donors.
Leanne Sawatzky
Director of Operations
Leanne supports operations, finance, human resources, revenue generation and planning for Renewable Cities, enabling smooth program implementation and a healthy organizational culture.
Andrea Hedley
Communications & Engagement Manager
Andrea manages communications, engagement and outreach activities for Renewable Cities, sharing resources and facilitating connections with our network of partners and stakeholders.
Brad Doff
Project Manager
Brad manages several key Renewable Cities projects, leveraging his many years of experience in municipal development and community sustainability to help cities meet climate and energy goals.
Peter Whitelaw
Senior Planner
Peter drives the use of community planning strategies that achieve critical carbon reduction targets while improving affordability, competitiveness and livability.
Jaida Regan
Communications Coordinator
Jaida supports the development and delivery of communications for Renewable Cities to advance discourse, policy, and practice on urban land use, carbon management, affordability, and sustainability.
Charles Pan
Land Use Solutions Analyst
Charles supports quantitative and qualitative analytical activities for the Smart Growth, Smart City program to advance sustainable land use as a cornerstone to renewable, resilient and restorative cities.