Board Members

Dylan Jones
 
Dylan Jones realized after graduating from UBC in environmental studies that while grassroots organizations are essential to environmental stewardship and the future of a sustainable society, more people need to be involved internally with the traditionally environmentally unfriendly primary industry. After completing his MBA in sustainable business management & strategy Dylan has gotten to work implementing sustainability programs in mining projects throughout BC and Yukon. Besides work, Dylan is usually semi-lost somewhere in BC’s wilderness; ski touring, hiking, fishing or just simply looking around.
Which sustainability issue are you the most passionate about right now? 
Food; finding a balance between what can be sustained and human health & comfort is one of the most challenging problems arising. If we can create sustainable food systems our society will have moved a long way towards protecting our planet and ourselves.
Deni Loubert

Deni Loubert is a long time member of the Sierra Club who got involved with NWEP when she had just moved back to Canada recently after a long stint in Southern California. “I saw a table that talked about the River Cleanup and felt it was a good fit for me to learn more about my community.” She sees the biggest issue we have today is getting everyone to see that Climate Change is not only real but that we must develop both solutions and also local change to address the changes it will bring.

A writer by trade and optimist by design, she has worked in the comic book industry to promote literacy, volunteered at a number of events for the local blues radio station KKJZ in Long Beach California and sees her work promoting NWEP through our table events as a logical growth of her background in marketing. Her belief in rolling up your sleeves and volunteering at the local level has brought her not only to NWEP’s board but also to working with the New Westminster Museum and the board of The New Westminster Film Society which puts on the annual New West Film Festival.

Nadine Nakagawa
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 Nadine is an idealist, writer, animal-and-nature-lover, vegan, feminist, lefty who is actively involved in her community of New Westminster. Originally an Islander, she is currently employed in the provincial political sphere and previously worked with marginalized women and children. Nadine spends much of her free time volunteering in the community, working to complete her MA, and brushing her golden retriever Gus, and her two cow-patterned cats, Bill and Moo. Ask her about intersectional feminism, why electing more women is important, which are the best types of apples, or if you can pet her dog (it will be yes!).
Which sustainability issue are you most passionate about right now?
As a vegan, I believe many people are unaware of the impact their food choices have on the environment. I’m very passionate about talking about the global and local impacts of meat and dairy diets.
Kathleen Somerville
In 2009 Kathleen moved to New Westminster and became a member of the New Westminster Environmental Partners. She was elected to the NWEP board of directors in October 2013.   Encouraging involvement in civic engagement and environmental activism are the goals Kathleen shares with the NWEP. Some of Kathleen’s passions include gardening, raising awareness about issues of food security, supporting local farmers and community gardens, reducing waste, living car free, nature, art and family life.

Kathleen appreciates the opportunity to volunteer at outreach events to engage the public, as well as supporting local initiatives that promote education and activism. Kathleen also sits on the city of New Westminster’s Environment advisory committee; she is thrilled to volunteer with people who share her love of nature, community, and sustainability.