About Us
Our Mission
To create a generation of conservationists
Earth Rangers is the charity that transforms children’s concerns about the environment into positive action. When a child becomes an Earth Ranger, they become an animal saving hero, developing confidence that they can make a difference and optimism about the future.
Through a variety of programs and content, we empower kids to become environmental leaders at home and in their communities. From organizing shoreline clean-ups, to creating backyard animal habitats, to reducing food waste and energy consumption at home, our members are committed to leaving the world better than they found it – and having a whole lot of fun doing it.
Earth Rangers’ governance guidelines and policies are available upon request.
Tovah Barocas, President
It was while attending post-secondary in Toronto as a student from the US, Tovah developed a passionate connection with the Canadian landscape. As her love for conservation and the environment grew, her forward thinking mindset had her looking for an opportunity to make a difference.
Since joining Earth Rangers in 2009, Tovah has contributed to shaping the organization’s remarkable innovative vision. Throughout her tenure, she has developed countless partnerships and programs that helped grow Earth Rangers into the largest kids’ conservation organization in the world.
In recognition of her work, the Ontario government named Tovah one of the province’s top “trailblazing woman” in honour of International Women’s Day for leading and shaping the future. In 2021, Tovah co-authored a white paper on eco-anxiety in kids and outlined a list of compelling recommendations to address this growing issue. A 2022 Clean50 Emerging Leader Award Recipient, Tovah also serves on both the Ontario Parks Board of Directors and Project Learning Tree Canada.
Leadership Team
Amy Tobias
Director of Development
Stephan Richter
Creative Director
Stephen Persinov
Director of Finance and Administration
Board of Directors - US
Peter Kendall, Chair, Executive Director, The Schad Foundation
Larry Gorkin, Managing Director, Stonebridge Consulting Group and Trefis
Lesli Rotenberg, PhD, Leadership Development Coach, Founder Bay
Ben Strouse, Chief Executive Officer, Gen-Z Media
Board of Directors - Canada
Peter Kendall, Chair, Executive Director, The Schad Foundation
Vince Commisso, President & CEO, 9 Story Media Group
Stephanie Coyles, Corporate Director & Senior Advisor
Chantelle Cseh, Partner, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Simona Salter, Senior Vice President & Chief Client Experience Officer, Sun Life
Devin McCarthy, Partner & Federal Practice Lead, Sussex Strategy Group
Katie Hayes, PhD, Senior Policy Analyst, Health Canada
Steve Levy, Chief Operating Officer, Ipsos Canada
Jonathan Odumeru, Senior Counsel, TD Bank Group
David Palmer, Vice
President, Advancement, University of Toronto
Angelo Schiafone, Vice President, Advisor & ATM Technologies, RBC Royal Bank
Elizabeth Schad
