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Project Manager
Project Sustainability Coordinator
Project Assistant
My name is Tianna (they/them) and I’m the OOGL Project Manager. As a racialized kid growing up in a low-income community, I never got to fully experience the beauty and adventure the outdoors has to offer. As an adult, I’m excited to be making up for lost time! Through my work with OOGL and volunteering with other local initiatives, I’m committed to supporting marginalized folks connect with the land in meaningful ways (and have fun while we’re at it)!
You can reach me at oogl.programcoordinator@gmail.com
Project Assistant
Project Sustainability Coordinator
Project Assistant
Hello! My name is Xandria (any pronouns) and I am a first generation Guyanese-Canadian. The best moments of my life have always been practicing wellness and leadership in the outdoors through going on hikes with friends or playing team sports. I love the connection that comes from community engagement in outdoor spaces and am very excited to be on the OOGL team. You can reach me at oogl.partnershipcoordinator@gmail.com if you want to work together in the fight for diversifying the outdoors.
Project Sustainability Coordinator
Project Sustainability Coordinator
Project Sustainability Coordinator
Hello! My name is Felicity (she/they) and I am the Project Sustainability Coordinator here at the OOGL. I am a visual artist, event organizer, and researcher who has been living on unceded Algonquin territory since 2017. Some of my favourite memories in my life are those where I was outdoors, and I am excited to be a part of and grow with an organization that prioritizes connection to land amongst Black, Indigenous, and racialized folks. You can reach me at oogl.engagementcoordinator@gmail.com
Chris
Gerald
Gerald
Chris has over 35 years of experience with environmental, international development, and community health non-profits. An outdoor enthusiast with a strong commitment to equity and social justice, He co-founded NCRERN, which operates OOGL/BÉPO, to expand outdoor access and support positive health outcomes. He is inspired by the strong comm
Chris has over 35 years of experience with environmental, international development, and community health non-profits. An outdoor enthusiast with a strong commitment to equity and social justice, He co-founded NCRERN, which operates OOGL/BÉPO, to expand outdoor access and support positive health outcomes. He is inspired by the strong community support behind the lending library and enjoys getting outside on water or snow whenever he can.
Gerald
Gerald
Gerald
Gerald has been a volunteer with the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library leadership team since the founding of the organization in 2021. Passionate about the natural world, he saw OOGL as an opportunity to think critically alongside others about building equity into outdoor experiences for those who may otherwise lack access for a variety of reas
Gerald has been a volunteer with the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library leadership team since the founding of the organization in 2021. Passionate about the natural world, he saw OOGL as an opportunity to think critically alongside others about building equity into outdoor experiences for those who may otherwise lack access for a variety of reasons. He is an avid gardener, biker, and trail enthusiast, and when winter arrives, a learning snowboarder.
Hodan
Gerald
Hodan
Hodan joined OOGL in 2023 as the Library Coordinator and has stayed involved ever since. Working at OOGL opened a new world for her, as she knew very little about the outdoors at the time. She loves numbers and math, books (philosophy, fantasy, and sci-fi), art discovery (she recently started painting), and coffee shops. Hodan currently w
Hodan joined OOGL in 2023 as the Library Coordinator and has stayed involved ever since. Working at OOGL opened a new world for her, as she knew very little about the outdoors at the time. She loves numbers and math, books (philosophy, fantasy, and sci-fi), art discovery (she recently started painting), and coffee shops. Hodan currently works part-time as a high school math tutor and is pursuing her CPA certification. She looks forward to continuing to contribute to OOGL’s activities and community.
Sam
Gerald
Hodan
Sam is a nonprofit professional who is passionate about community, accessibility, and finding meaningful ways to connect people with resources that support wellbeing and exploration. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast who loves biking in the woods, bikepacking, swimming, camping, and all types of skiing. When she’s not outside, Sam enjoys
Sam is a nonprofit professional who is passionate about community, accessibility, and finding meaningful ways to connect people with resources that support wellbeing and exploration. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast who loves biking in the woods, bikepacking, swimming, camping, and all types of skiing. When she’s not outside, Sam enjoys crafty pursuits like sewing and pottery, a good book or TV show, and quality snuggles with her dog, Chomsky.
Ajay
Chahneet
Malak
I’m an outdoor enthusiast who believes everyone deserves access to the joy and confidence that time in nature can bring. Serving on the Board allows me to support a mission I care deeply about: removing barriers to outdoor access. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, practicing yoga, and playing tennis.s—activities that keep me grounded, active, and connected to the environment.
Malak
Chahneet
Malak
Hello, my name is Malak Khalaf, and I joined the OOGL Board of Directors in May of this year. Since moving to Ottawa 10 years ago, I have discovered how much I enjoy hiking, biking, and playing tennis. Thanks to borrowing equipment from OOGL, I have also embraced spending time outdoors in winter through snowshoeing and cross-country skiin
Hello, my name is Malak Khalaf, and I joined the OOGL Board of Directors in May of this year. Since moving to Ottawa 10 years ago, I have discovered how much I enjoy hiking, biking, and playing tennis. Thanks to borrowing equipment from OOGL, I have also embraced spending time outdoors in winter through snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. I also enjoy reading, crocheting, and building and automating spreadsheets.
Allison
Chahneet
Chahneet
Born and raised in Northern Ontario, Canada, Allison’s career has taken her around the world, leading groups as a tour guide, managing programming for non-profit organizations in South and Central America, and overseeing expedition operations in the polar regions. Allison currently works in Antarctic tourism, with a focus on governance and policy.
Chahneet
Chahneet
Chahneet
Hello! My name is Chahneet, and I am excited to be part of OOGL’s board. I love spending time outdoors, especially cycling during the summer months. I am passionate about making the outdoors more accessible and connecting with others who share OOGL’s mission. I’m honoured to support OOGL’s mission and contribute to building a more inclusive, welcoming outdoor community in Ottawa.
Ann
Cindy
Cindy
Ann’s happy place is outdoors—exploring in her kayak or on her bike, nurturing her garden, camping in the backcountry, breaking new trails on her snowshoes, or wandering around Ottawa with friends. As a teacher, mom, and coordinator at a local non-profit, she sees the benefits of experiencing the outdoors year-round for everyone. She is t
Ann’s happy place is outdoors—exploring in her kayak or on her bike, nurturing her garden, camping in the backcountry, breaking new trails on her snowshoes, or wandering around Ottawa with friends. As a teacher, mom, and coordinator at a local non-profit, she sees the benefits of experiencing the outdoors year-round for everyone. She is thrilled to share this enthusiasm with the Board and members of OOGL.
Cindy
Cindy
Cindy
Cindy is a multimedia artist and researcher passionate about storytelling and fostering a more inclusive, equitable society. Originally from the Prairies, she now lives in Ottawa and works as a policy analyst. As a teen, she won two gold medals at the DC Shoes National Skateboarding Championship and later took up snowboarding. Cindy is excited to try skiing, snowshoeing, and maybe even biathlon.
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