Meet theTeam

We are a brilliant team all under the age of 30, spread out from coast to coast, representing multiple regions of Canada/Turtle Island. We are all contributing in a remote volunteer capacity, calling on our diverse knowledge and experiences, as well as our passion, to motivate us towards the realization of a just food system.

Executive Team

Rebecca MacLeod

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Rebecca (she/her) is obsessed with all things food and farming! While she hopes to one day enjoy a farm of her own, she is currently concentrating her efforts on creating a more inclusive and sustainable food system. As Founder, NGM represents these passions, but she also works as a policy analyst and researcher at the intersections of agriculture, climate change and community. In her spare time, she loves cutting shapes on the dance floor and baking pies in the flavor of the season!
Maginda Magendrathajan

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Maginda (she/her) is passionate about sustainability and climate action. She grew up having a close relationship with gardening and cooking and believes that everyone should have access to affordable and healthy food options. With a background in both agriculture and climate change, she resonates strongly with the New Grocery Movement's vision and is excited to help achieve it. Maginda loves feeling connected to nature and dreams of growing all of her own food someday. In her free time, you'll likely find her enjoying the outdoors or dreaming up her next culinary adventure.
Flora Aldridge

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Flora (she/her) is an educator, artist, and project manager who is passionate about interdisciplinary approaches to climate justice. Through her involvement in multiple community-led projects and organizations, as well as her work as a facilitator and educator, Flora strives to build empowered and diverse communities working towards envisioning a better future. Additionally, Flora has experience with regenerative agriculture practices and sustainable gardening. She strongly believes in the role that food can play in developing relationships and fostering a deeper intimacy between us and our environment.
Adrienne Arzaga

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Adrienne (she/her) is passionate about building resiliency in communities and youth empowerment. Interested in the topic of food security and food justice, Adrienne envisions a future where food is accessible, just and affordable. With a Bachelors in International Studies and Post-graduate certificate in Digital Media Marketing, Adrienne aims to combine her skills and knowledge to build community, grow awareness and continuously empower youth to take interest and take action in their local food systems.