The David Suzuki Foundation is governed by an exceptional volunteer board of directors. Their considerable knowledge and expertise from a wide range of backgrounds, including education, public engagement, law, finance, business, economics, environment and social justice, guides the strategic direction of the Foundation. In addition to considerable time commitments, our board members contribute financially to the Foundation.
Dr. Tara Cullis
President and Co-Founder
Tara is an award-winning writer and former faculty member of Harvard University. She is president of the board and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.
Why the David Suzuki Foundation?
“Thirty-three years after that first Pender Island meeting and 30 years after writing The Declaration of Interdependence, the David Suzuki Foundation is a strong and capable force, working hard to change Canada’s direction from destruction to survival.”
Stephen Bronfman
Vice Chair, Quebec
Stephen is the Executive Chairman of Claridge, a private investment firm. Stephen is equally committed to environmental, cultural and community causes and, with his wife Claudine, co-chairs the Claudine and Stephen Family Foundation.
Why the David Suzuki Foundation?
“I grew up watching ‘The Nature of Things’ and ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.’ David Suzuki was always a hero of mine, so when I got to meet him in my mid-20’s, I immediately offered to volunteer.”
Why nature?
“I’ve always been fascinated by the wonders, intricacies and beauty of nature.”
Simone Sangster
Treasurer
Simone Sangster is a CPA and chief financial and operations officer for Bellingham Public Schools.
Why the David Suzuki Foundation?
“Nature teaches us and we can never stop learning.”
Why nature?
“Nature is sustenance. It is peace. It is us.”
Ginger Gibson
Secretary
Dr. Ginger Gibson is a director with the Firelight Group. She works as a negotiator and implementation coordinator for First Nations on land use and mining issues.
Why the David Suzuki Foundation?
“To (hopefully) be a part of a sustainable future.”
Why nature?
“I am a part of it, not apart from it.”
Henry Annan
Board member
Henry Annan is a resident physician in pediatrics at IWK Health in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He brings experience in non-profit governance, public policy and medical education.
Why the David Suzuki Foundation?
“Climate change is the biggest threat to global health and, disproportionately so, the health of our children.”
Why nature?
“I am particularly fond of time spent by the ocean.”
Jocelyn Joe-Strack
Board member
Jocelyn Joe-Strack, Daqualama (Da-kal-a-ma), is a member of the Wolf Clan of northwestern Canada’s Champagne and Aishihik First Nation. Jocelyn is an Indigenous scientist, philosopher and entrepreneur who strives to evolve tomorrow’s policies by blending yesterday’s ancestral lessons with today’s systematic knowledge. She uses her experience as a trained microbiologist, hydrologist and policy analyst along with her cultural foundations to explore resilient approaches to challenges such as climate change, societal wellbeing and prosperity.
Why the David Suzuki Foundation?
“I’m inspired by the DSF’s commitment to Indigenous people and recognition of the solutions and possibility offered by Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being.”
Why nature?
“My people say we are, ‘Part of the Land, Part of the Water.’ I love life and all our relations.”
Miles G. Richardson
Board member
Miles G. Richardson is a citizen of the Haida Nation and Canada. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Victoria in 1979. From 1984 to 1996, he served as President of the Haida Nation.
Mr. Richardson is one of the original members of the David Suzuki Foundation and has been a board member since 1992. He is also a member of the Program Committee.
Kate Moran
Board member
Prof. Kate Moran is the President & CEO, Ocean Networks Canada. Her previous appointment was Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Rhode Island. Kate is active in public outreach on topics related to the Arctic, ocean observing, and climate change.
Why the David Suzuki Foundation?
“It is an honour and a privilege to be a member of the David Suzuki Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation’s goals align with my personal commitment to take urgent action on climate solutions. Climate change endangers current and future generations’ ability to live and thrive on Earth.”
Why nature?
“The Foundation’s commitment to conserve and protect nature and its biodiversity, which is at great risk, appropriately aligns with powerful Indigenous knowledge: ‘we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, instead we borrow it from our children.'”
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Zoë Craig-Sparrow
Board member
Zoë Craig-Sparrow is a proud member of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Indian Band. She grew up fishing the Fraser River with her grandfather and developed a deep love and respect for the environment at a young age. Zoë uses her educational background, lived experience, and expertise in international human rights to advocate for the protection and fulfillment of children’s, Indigenous, and environmental rights.
Why the David Suzuki Foundation?
“There has never been a more critical time for climate action, Indigenous rights, and environmental justice.”
Why nature?
“We must take care of Mother Earth, as she takes care of us.”
Darren Fairbrother
Board member
The values of fairness and family have influenced Darren’s career path. Since 1997, Darren has worked in co-operative and sustainable banking in several risk and finance roles. Darren is known for providing leadership and expertise in various risk and financial topics while delivering mentorship and coaching activities that drive employee engagement. People and flexibility are Darren’s cornerstones for success.
Why the David Suzuki Foundation?
“I want to try and make this a better place for the people around me so they can thrive and prosper in a healthy environment. That is what the DSF is striving to achieve.”
Why nature?
“Without nature, our future is limited.”
The Honorary Board
Our Honorary Board consists of former Board Directors. We sincerely appreciate the benefit that their name and work has given to us.
John F. Bankes
Raffi Cavoukian
Sarika Cullis-Suzuki
Pauline D’Amboise
Wade Davis, PhD
Irving Fox
Stephanie Green
James Hoggan
Peter Ladner
John Lefebvre
David Miller
Samantha Nutt
Tony Pearse
Mike Robinson
David Schindler
Peter Steele
George Stroumboulopoulos
Peter Victor
Elaine Wong
Friends of David Suzuki
Friends of David Suzuki are people who are recognized, well-regarded and have provided eminent service (leadership, outstanding achievements, recognition) allied with the environmental and science fields and bring credibility to the David Suzuki Foundation.
Margaret Atwood
Robert Bateman
James Burke
Paul Ehrlich, PhD
Peter Garrett
Gordon Lightfoot (1938 – 2023)
Gordon Roddick
Sting
In Memory of Jim Fulton, Executive Director (1993-2004)
When Jim first stormed into the tiny office that contained this then-fledgling foundation, he injected an air of energy, of possibility and, often most important, of bonhomie, that came to define the DSF. With Jim in the room, there was always a sense that, whatever we did, things would probably turn out for the better.
The David Suzuki Foundation is, today, the most influential environmental organization in the country — one of the most influential on the continent — and this is in large part due to Jim’s legacy of credible, compelling and unquestionably intelligent policy analysis and advice. It’s a legacy that will continue to serve this organization as we seek to serve all Canadians and, through the pursuit of sustainability, all the citizens of the world.
On behalf of those people — all the beneficiaries in all the years to come — the Board of Directors of the David Suzuki Foundation would like to say that we are deeply grateful: we are thankful to have called Jim Fulton a friend and colleague, grateful for his leadership and, perhaps above all, hopeful that his legacy will help guide us into a more truly sustainable future.