July 30, 2023 - Samuel Benoit joined us in May 2023, and it is likely many of you have already interacted with him through Pedal Poll or the Cross Country Advocacy Check-Ins. Samuel hit the ground running with a heroic effort to launch Pedal Poll with just weeks to pull it off. Of course, this was hampered by wildfire smoke across most of the country and the occasional app issue, so it was doubly impressive to see his skills in dealing with adversity right off the bat!
Based in Ottawa, Samuel has worked to promote sustainability and education in Canada, India, China, Thailand, Ethiopia, Ghana and the United States.
Much of his experience has had to do with bikes. As a Programs Director for the youth-led environmental organization The Otesha Project, Samuel developed new systems and increased earned revenues for their signature cycling and performing tours.
As Operational Manager for the Right Bike social enterprise under Causeway Work Centre, Samuel launched new services and partnerships to promote cycling in Ottawa while providing supportive work for people facing barriers to employment. With EnviroCentre Samuel worked with elementary schools and the City of Ottawa to help get more children walking and cycling to school.
We hope you will join us in welcoming Samuel to this new role!
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