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Founded in 1991 by a diverse group of youth, educators, business leaders, government and community members, Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) is a non-profit Canadian organisation with a mission to promote, through education, the knowledge, skills, perspectives and practices essential to a sustainable future.

Jenn Stevens

Jenn Stevens has been with Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) since 2019. Over the past five years, she has led LSF’s research and programs, including the 2022 & 2025 National Climate Change & Education Survey and numerous high-impact knowledge mobilization sessions. Her work has positioned LSF as a trusted voice in sustainability education through presentations at conferences, government briefings, and stakeholder meetings nationwide. Jenn has overseen major initiatives such as the Susan Langley Earth Steward Teaching Award, national Youth Forums, and a three-day CCUNESCO conference. She has expanded LSF’s reach through professional development, workshops, resources, and communications, while also playing a key role in staff development and organizational growth. Most recently, she has guided the expansion of the Sustainable Future Schools Initiative and advanced strategic partnerships. She holds a Master of Child Study and Education from the University of Toronto’s Jackman Institute of Child Studies.

Sam Gawron

Sam Gawron is a graduate of the Environment, Sustainability & Society and International Development programs at Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College. She’s been at LSF since 2015, where she leads programs to engage Canadian youth and educators in sustainability and climate change learning and action. Sam’s past experience includes work with the Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre on their social enterprise cafe, a position on the Toronto Youth Food Policy Council, and participation in various multidisciplinary environmental education programs such as the Upper Grand District’s “Headwaters” program. 

Geneviève Gill

Geneviève Gill has been with Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) since 2022, with the overarching goal of supporting youth in building autonomy and skills for climate action–driven projects and learning. In this role, she has helped enrich LSF’s programming within French-speaking communities across Canada. She has overseen and led multiple bilingual Youth Forums and professional development workshops and played a key role in a major Environment and Climate Change Canada–funded campaign to develop the Resources for Rethinking (R4R) database and enhance its accessibility. Geneviève has worked to foster relationships between environmental and climate organizations nationwide and has helped refine LSF’s visual identity to better reflect its mission. While her work focuses specifically on the Canadian school system, her interests extend to urban planning and design, as well as the role of art in building sustainable communities. Geneviève holds a Master’s degree in biomechanical engineering research from McGill University, where she also completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

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