Meet the team

We’re nothing without our team of dedicated volunteers. Whether they work with us for a day or a year, their contribution helps us achieve our mission of making climate education accessible and engaging. Learn more about our active team of core volunteers below.

Our founder

Tony Carter

Planet Watch started as an idea to make news and information about climate change more accessible. It is now developing into a movement of passionate volunteers, dedicated to building a network of people who understand the climate crisis, care about it, and are ready to take action. We are grateful for Tony’s commitment to climate change awareness and his support as we continue to grow.

Our leadership team

Director – Ameena Ilahi

Ameena has over 20 years’ experience in international
development with a strong focus on the non-profit sector.
She is the current Executive Director of Rooftops Canada.
Previously, she served as the Country Director for Relief
International in Pakistan, Assistant Country Director with
CARE International in Pakistan, and the Deputy Country
Representative with The Asia Foundation where she led its
human rights and women’s empowerment programs. With
over 15 years in the field, Ameena brings sound understanding of complex and fragile settings in the Global South and countries in transition including Pakistan, Egypt, Romania, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia. Ameena has
worked in varied development sectors, including human
rights, women’s economic empowerment, good governance
and democratization, emergency response, water, sanitation & hygiene, agriculture, institutional strengthening and capacity building.

She holds a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology from Carleton
University in Ottawa, and a M.Sc. in Agricultural
Development from the University of London, UK.

Deputy Director – David McConnachie

David is a proven leader in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.

From scoring successes as the Director of the National Hockey League’s global publishing business to growing the impacts as Publisher/Executive Director of the environmental media charity, Alternatives Journal, he has developed, sustained and grown businesses and organizations in such diverse sectors as branded products e-commerce (YourLogoGoesHere.com launched in 2001), natural wellness and beauty (Nefara, 2004), leadership management (GameDay Leadersip, 2007), and land conservation (Algonquin to Adirondacks Colloborative, 2022). He has also taught college, twice: Seneca (2002) and Conestoga (2022 to 2005).

David is excited to be part of team Planet Watch and to play a role in the organization’s reinvention to serve today’s increasing need for environmental journalism that informs, inspires and engages.

Our education team

Partnership & Outreach Lead – Joe Zammit

Joseph R. Zammit is a retired High School Administrator in Mississauga, Canada. He has worked in education for 36 years.

He has facilitated the planting of over 2,000 trees with thousands of elementary and secondary school children. He has achieved Platinum rankings in the evaluation of Ecoschools Ontario and Canada. He has established multiple pollinator stations and outdoor classrooms in numerous schools in the Greater Toronto Area. He has been a sought after guest speaker on schools and the Environment having presented at the 2021 and 2024 Stewardship Network Conference and is a published author on the subject of school leadership and Climate Change.

Education Programs Lead – Jincy Anjo

Jincy is a professional Climate Change and Policy researcher with a deep passion for Climate Change Communications.

A long time volunteer with Planet Watch, she’s recently stepped into an education role, hoping to make climate knowledge and research accessible and understandable to everyone.

When she’s not immersed in her work, she dedicates time to blogging and refining her photography skills.

Our communications team

Communications Lead – Chloe Bruce

Chloe is an education and communications expert with experience working and volunteering in non-profit organizations across the world, from China to Colombia. She previously worked in education and communications for leading national charities in the UK such as the Red Cross and Barnardo’s.

She’s passionate about climate change education and environmental awareness. She uses her expertise across communications, campaigns and education to plan our communications strategy.

In her free time, you’ll find her scuba diving, practising her wildlife photography and hiking in the woods with her dogs.

Communications Coordinator – Avani Mookerjea

Avani is a marketing professional who uses her skills to support with developing our communications across our digital platforms.

Avani joined Planet Watch because she wanted to do something about climate change. The more she learned about what’s happening to our planet, the more she felt the need to be part of the solution. Planet Watch gives her a way to help share reliable information and raise awareness about issues that affect us all.

Our volunteers and systems team

Volunteers and Systems Coordinator – Rita Bern

Rita Bern is a PMP – Certified Project Manager with 10 years of experience working in both the SaaS (tech) and Market Research industries. She is passionate about animal welfare, climate change and practices sustainability. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Classical Civilization and French from the University of Toronto. In her spare time, she enjoys Irish dancing, hiking in forests and spending time with her 2 fur babies.