Who are Active Sudbury Members?

Our members come from a cross-section of public service sectors, bringing a unique blend of educational backgrounds, talents and expertise.

Professionally, our members work within municipal government, local sports and recreation organizations, post-secondary schools and public health institutions. As members of Active Sudbury, each of them works together toward our shared goal of fostering physical literacy in Greater Sudbury.

Why Join Active
Sudbury?

Because Active Sudbury is making our city healthier, happier and more active. Active Sudbury members are community leaders—we don’t wait for change to happen, we make it happen.

We provide our members with the tools they need to foster physical literacy in the city, including free training and learning opportunities.

In addition to these resources, Active Sudbury members gain access to a network of health-focused professionals from across the city, and enjoy the camaraderie of working together toward a shared – and vitally important – goal, and the goodwill of the citizens whose lives we enrich and improve.

Most of all, Active Sudbury members get the satisfaction of knowing they’re making a lasting, meaningful difference in our city.

Who Can Join Active Sudbury?

We’re looking for coaches, teachers, early childhood educators and health professionals to join our network of dedicated health-focused individuals.

Each profession has a different role to play in supporting the development of physical literacy in Greater Sudbury.

Our goal is to provide you with all of the support you need to get our city moving, from free training and equipment to a dedicated network of fellow physical literacy advocates, where you can ask questions, share ideas and get to know each other.

Join Active Sudbury Today

Interested in joining Active Sudbury? Want more information about membership and how you can help? Fill out the form below to get in touch, and a member of our team will reach out shortly.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our talented and passionate members come from a wide cross-section of public service sectors and institutions, each bringing their own unique backgrounds and experiences to the shared goal of making Greater Sudbury healthier, happier and more active.

Carolyn Crang, Laurentian University

Carolyn teaches Health and Physical Education to Teacher Candidates in the Faculty of Education at Laurentian University, and works with local school boards to drive our work within schools.

Natalie Halushenski, City of Greater Sudbury

Natalie is a Community Pedagogical Consultant and Registered Early Childhood Educator who works with the City of Greater Sudbury’s Children Services Section. She works with all child care programs and summer camps in our community.

Martin Dubuc and Lynn Kabaroff, Cambrian College

Both Marty and Lynn are professors in Cambrian College’s Fitness and Health Promotion program. They are both Registered Kinisiologists who work closely with other Active Sudbury members to provide training to health professionals and sport and recreation leaders.

Émilie Lacroix, Collège Boréal

Émilie is a professor in Collège Boréal’s Promotion de l’activité physique et santé program. She is a  Certified Exercise Physiologist, Trainer of Fitness Leaders. She holds a Bachelor specialized in Physical Education and bachelor’s in education. She works closely with other Active Sudbury members to provide training to health professionals, sport and recreation leaders and educators.

Stéphanie Sampson, Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord

The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord offers high-quality French-language public education in Northern Ontario. Proud of its roots and focused on the future, it is committed to the success, well-being, and personal growth of every student. Through innovative and inclusive learning environments, the Board nurtures young people who are curious, confident, and proud of their language and culture. Together, we envision big possibilities to inspire, learn, and build a better world.

Marc Bertrand, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon

Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is one of the largest French-language school boards in Northern Ontario. It serves nearly 5,500 students across 25 elementary and 10 secondary schools. Rooted in vibrant and welcoming Francophone communities, its territory encompasses the regions of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Espanola, Greater Sudbury, Hornepayne, Michipicoten, the North Shore, Sault Ste. Marie, and Sudbury East. Recognized for its strong commitment to innovation and to the success of both students and staff, CSC Nouvelon works closely with its entire community to provide high-quality French-language Catholic education.

 

Randy Pascal, SportLink

Randy works for SportLink Greater Sudbury Sports Council. In addition to taking care of our finances, he serves as our main contact for coaches and champions our work in the sports community.

Natalie Philippe, Public Health Sudbury & Districts

Natalie is a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse committed to building healthier, more active communities. She works collaboratively across sectors to offer guidance and support, and serves as the key point of contact with our partner organization, Sport for Life Society.

Jean-Gilles Larocque, The Baseball Academy

Jean-Gilles Larocque is the owner and founder of The Baseball Academy. As a local health and physical education teacher and passionate baseball coach Jean-Gilles brings experience and expertise in supporting the development of physical literacy through sport and education.

Jessica Lajoie, Our Children, Our Future

Jessica Lajoie is an Early Years Outdoor Consultant and Registered Early Childhood Educator with Our Children, Our Future. In her role, she supports the full spectrum of the agency’s programs, including Childcare, After School Programs, and Family Resource Services. Jessica is dedicated to promoting high-quality early learning experiences grounded in outdoor pedagogy and child-led exploration.

She holds a Forest and Nature School Certification, as well as certifications in Zumbini and Family Yoga. With a deep passion for fostering physical literacy and overall well-being, Jessica integrates nature-based learning and active engagement into her work, inspiring families and educators to embrace outdoor experiences that nurture both body and mind.