Where Agriculture & Nature Meet

Jordan Sinclair is CEO of ALUS since April 2025. Previously, as Vice-President fo Strategy, she lead ALUS’ ecosystem services quantification and carbon quantification and credit issuance workplan. She is the former Vice President of Data Insights at Deveron, where she developed methodologies for field scale research which empowered farmers to utilize their own data to inform more efficient and sustainable management decisions. Prior to her work at Deveron, Jordan spent several years in academia doing research and modeling various ecological systems. From the causes of sudden aspen death in the Mid-Western United States, to the implications of lemur loss on tropical forests in Madagascar, Jordan strives to apply her knowledge of systems and mathematics to real world situations and challenges. Jordan has a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and an MA in Applied Mathematics from Wayne State University. Jordan is based out of Chatham, Ontario. 

As Chief Strategy Officer, Bryan Gilvesy continues to support ALUS’ mission and growth. CEO of ALUS from 2016 to 2025, Bryan Gilvesy was the third participant to join the ALUS program and has been raising grass-fed beef with ALUS’ support since 2006. Bryan is a champion for progressive, sustainable farming and ranching, having embraced these methods on his own farm, Y U Ranch. The Y U Ranch has received numerous awards for its contributions to the environment and sustainability, including: (2016) Beef Farmers of Ontario, Environmental Stewardship Award; (2013) Premier’s Leadership Award for Agricultural Innovation; and (2009) International Texas Longhorn Breeder of the Year. Bryan holds a degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University, where he is Executive in Residence for Agriculture and Sustainability. Bryan is based in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

Lynn ensures that ALUS runs smoothly all over the country. Lynn has been working in the non-profit sector for over 20 years, notably as the General Manager of ALUS Ontario, a founder and senior staff member at Everdale (Environmental Learning Centre and Organic Farm), the Co-op Coordinator at the West End Food Co-op, as well as a member of the Environmental Advisory Committee of Erin, the Everpure Biodiesel Co-op and the Climate Change Action Group of Erin. She was the winner of the Credit Valley Conservation Award of Excellence in 2010. Lynn holds a Certificate in Co-operative Management from the Schulich School of Business. Lynn is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Jill leads national fund development and corporate engagement. She works closely with communities, funders, and partners to strengthen ALUS’ shared-investment model, ensuring that farmers and ranchers have the support they need to deliver nature-based solutions with lasting impact. Jill brings a diverse background in entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, and family business. Before joining ALUS in 2020, she founded Stock Exchange Bone Broth, Canada’s first full-production bone broth company, sourcing directly from regenerative farms. She also served as Director of Operations at the Centre for Family Business in Waterloo, where she supported multigenerational enterprises through governance and strategic planning. Grounded in a deep appreciation for rural communities and the environment, Jill is passionate about building relationships that create value for both people and the planet.  Jill is based in Waterloo, Ontario.

Christine liaises with our community coordinators and serves as a management resource for local ALUS projects throughout Alberta. Christine has extensive reclamation and project-management experience with collaborative research groups working in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region. She has also worked extensively with non-profits, chairing boards for animal rescue and many local events and initiatives. Christine obtained her B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary, where she focused on wildlife conservation and genetics, and holds a Diploma in Animal Sciences. An entrepreneur with her own consulting agency, Christine continues to act as wildlife and biodiversity expert and advocate for First Nations stakeholders in Northern Alberta. Christine is based in Calgary, Alberta.

Alyssa liaises with our community coordinators and serves as a management resource for local ALUS projects around the Great Lakes. Working with ALUS since 2016, Alyssa started as the ALUS Elgin Program Coordinator, moving into the role of Eastern Hub Manager in 2020 and Great Lakes Senior Hub Manager in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Masters in Environment and Sustainability. Alyssa is based in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

Jennifer liaises with our community coordinators and serves as a management resource for local ALUS projects throughout Eastern Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. Jennifer has experience in the municipal and private sectors. Her experience has primarily been in the environmental field, where she focused on urban forestry and contaminated soils and groundwater. She also has experience in the construction industry. Jennifer obtained her B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences at Concordia University in Montreal. Jennifer is located in Montérégie, Quebec. 

Karen supports ALUS Coordinators in Alberta as well as Hub Managers from across Canada, and is also acting as program coordinator for ALUS Lacombe, Flagstaff and Vulcan. Karen is from Central Alberta and has spent her career in the Alberta agriculture sector. She has specific experience in the non-profit area particularly with the development of the organic grain sector where she applied her skills in program delivery and fund development. Karen also offers a background in agricultural lending and admits to enjoying budgets and ag finance. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc) with a specialty in Agricultural Economics. Karen is based in Clive, Alberta.

Nicole liaises with our community partners on the implementation of projects rooted in regenerative agriculture principles. Nicole has experience in the environmental non-profit sector, including the development, implementation, and management of nature-based solutions programs on a local, provincial and national level. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Toxicology from the University of Saskatchewan and has served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a reservist for 10 years, deploying both nationally and internationally as a Naval Combat Information Operator. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys reading, cycling, camping and hiking. She is located in Saskatoon.

Casey leads the internal administrative operations of ALUS. She ensures organizational efficiency through oversight and improvements of internal workflows, team support, HR processes, policy implementation and legal compliance. Working closely with all departments and senior leadership she supports and optimizes all of ALUS’ operations including program delivery, donor stewardship and fulfillment, fund development and partnerships, systems and analytics and communications. Casey has been with ALUS since 2015, starting as a community Program Coordinator and joining the national team in 2017. Through her time at ALUS she has had various positions including Hub Manager, Associate Director of Development and Operations and Director of Information Management. Her history with ALUS gives her an intimate knowledge of operations across the organization. She has a degree in Conservation Biology from The University of Western Ontario and an Ecosystem Restoration post-graduate certificate from Niagara College.

Shayne is responsible for guiding national communications strategy and amplifying the voices of the farmers, ranchers, and communities who are leading nature-based solutions across Canada. Shayne joined ALUS in September 2025 and brings more than a decade of experience leading strategic communications in the environmental, health, and nonprofit sectors. Throughout her career, Shayne has developed and implemented integrated campaigns that combine digital engagement, media relations, and storytelling to reach diverse audiences and build strong stakeholder relationships. She has worked with organizations ranging from public health authorities and conservation collaboratives to clean technology companies, consistently translating complex technical or policy information into clear, compelling narratives that drive understanding and action. Shayne lives in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Koral holds a deep commitment to community-led conservation. Her experiences in this field across Ontario and before that in Scotland, Cambodia and Zimbabwe, are what drew her to ALUS. As the Partnerships Manager with ALUS, Koral will work to build effective networks to support the ALUS mission of building place-based projects to serve communities and the environment. Koral’s understanding of the connection between respectful community interaction and transformative approaches to environmental conservation previously led her to join the board of directors of the Global Institute of Forest Therapy (GIFT) and to become certified as a Regenerative Practitioner. Koral is based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Jess fosters strong and impactful partnerships with businesses who are looking to invest in nature-based solutions and ecosystem services to achieve direct environmental outcomes that benefit people and communities. She brings a diverse and extensive background in fund development and non-profit management, specifically in the conservation and environmental sector, to the ALUS team. Outside of work, Jess enjoys exploring and connecting to the natural world through hiking, traveling, beekeeping, gardening, and more. Jess has a degree with honours in Business Administration and is based near Edmonton, Alberta.

Kirsten works to support ALUS’ community reporting and program evaluation efforts. She has experience working in rural stewardship across sectors, from academia to industry, focusing on agriculture and water quality in the Great lakes region. Previously, Kirsten also worked in the ag space as a Crop Specialist at AGRIS Co-operative. She brings project management, reporting and knowledge mobilization experience to ALUS from her time coordinating the Lake Futures project at the University of Waterloo. Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of Guelph, and a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Waterloo. Kirsten is based in Sarnia, Ontario.

Joe is a farmer who has been involved with ALUS Norfolk since 2008, first as a participant, then as a PAC member, farmer liaison, teacher and mentor, and has now joined the ALUS Canada team on a part-time, ongoing basis to help support its national network of ALUS community leaders as our PAC Liaison. Joe is available to provide PAC Chairs and PAC members with support and advice as needed: ALUS PAC members can ask their Hub Manager to set up an in-person meeting, or they can contact him directly by phone anytime from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern time). Joe is based in Otterville, Ontario.

Lindsay is responsible for overseeing financial procedures, budgeting, and reporting while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance across the organization. She brings over a decade of progressive experience in accounting and leadership. She is known for her thoughtful approach to financial management, and building collaborative, efficient systems. Based in Ontario, Lindsay brings a valuable perspective shaped by her upbringing on a farm, with a strong appreciation for sustainability, community, and practical decision-making.