GBA Update Spring 2025

EMPLOYEE UPDATES

New Project Coordinator for Vision 2050

By Allison Needham, Interim Executive Director and UPDATE Editor

GBA welcomes Kate Bentley-Taylor as the new Project Coordinator for Vision 2050. With a strong background in environmental sustainability and community advocacy, Kate is completing her Honours BA in Environment, Sustainability, and Society and International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. As part of her final project, Kate has been working as a sustainability

consultant, collaborating with a team of students to develop and implement a sustainability plan for a community supported agriculture food box program at Dalhousie’s student-run farmers’ market. This experience has strengthened Kate’s skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning—key to supporting the goals of Vision 2050. Kate grew up on Georgian Bay and has worked with the Sans Souci and

Copperhead Association. Her connection to the area gives her valuable insights into our community’s environmental challenges and opportunities. Kate will support the Vision 2050 project by tracking project actions, following up with members and stakeholders, drafting communications materials, collaborating with other Georgian Bay organizations, assisting with fundraising, engaging supporters. Beyond her academic and professional background, Kate is deeply engaged in community involvement and environmental advocacy. She holds leadership positions as president of the Ninety Percent Society, where she organizes initiatives to support individuals with eating disorders, and serves as a market facilitator for Beet Street Market, addressing food insecurity on campus. Additionally, Kate has volunteered with DALZERO, leading campaigns promoting sustainability policies at Dalhousie University, and with Best Buddies Canada, fostering inclusive community connections. We are excited to have Kate on board and look forward to her contributions to the team—please join us in extending a warm welcome!

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GBA UPDATE • Spring 2025