Our Team is comprised of John Lerner, founder of ECOLIBRIO, and independent associates…
JOHN LERNER
John is the Principal of Ecolibrio and sustainable livelihood development specialist, with a background in economic and business development as well as climate adaptation and resource management. He has a passion for entrepreneurs and business development and sustainable resource use and a deep appreciation of indigenous culture. John holds a master’s degree in economics from Dalhousie University and has 16 years of work experience with communities, industry, government, First Nations as well as non-government organizations.
DEBORAH DELONG
Deborah is a Registered Professional Forester in the province of British Columbia with extensive experience in project management and working with groups of people with diverse and often opposing interests. Deborah holds a Master’s degree in Science from the University of British Columbia and has a keen interest in developing the value-added forest product sector as a means to greater sustainability of our forest resources and communities.
DON MACKINNON
Don is a Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia with a broad, mutli-discipline background in civil engineering relating to earth sciences. Don holds a masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering and combines engineering judgement with creativity to develop ways to achieve positive outcomes for industry, government and First Nations organizations.
PERRY STEIN
Perry holds a Master’s degree in Latin American Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Development and Sustainability Studies from Simon Fraser University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Studies from the University of Lethbridge. Perry has a passion for sustainable community development and has worked extensively in Latin America in the areas of alternative economic development, cultural impact analysis and sustainable resource management. He is also an active volunteer with non-profit organizations in Vancouver, Ecuador and Bolivia.
RANDY SUNDERMAN
Randy is an economist, specializing in issues associated with community economic development and land use planning. He has worked extensively with rural communities and First Nations communities in developing strategies and business development opportunities. He has also worked in British Columbia’s land use planning and environmental impact assessment processes. Randy has an academic background in biology and economics.
THOMAS TUMBACK
Thomas holds a degree in Global Resource Systems (GRS) from the University of British Columbia, and specializes in Integrated and Sustainable Agriculture systems. He has experience in horticulture as both a producer and entrepreneur, and has helped develop and implement unique projects that allow growers to adapt and engage with changing markets, while improving the sustainability of operations and returns.
TINE ROSSING
Tine holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and International Economics from Johns Hopkins (SAIS) University and has 15 years of experience in biodiversity conservation, integrated resource management and climate change. She has worked for the World Bank, the UNDP and the World Resources Institute in Southeast Asia, Latin America and the United States. Tine is currently working as Global Climate Adaptation Coordinator for CARE International but is acting in an advisory capacity for Ecolibrio’s international projects.
