Christian Cowley

is a Maple Ridge resident interested in building a more sustainable community.

AS CEED Centre manager, Christian

Develops partnerships with other organizations and government agencies (District of Maple Ridge, Metro Vancouver, Industry Canada)

Designs new programs, such as the innovative Block College peer mentoring system

Leads a weekly Wednesday Community Discussion, which prompted the creation of the Port Haney Neighbourhood Change Initiative

Administers all financial matters, budgeting and fundraising

Recruits and manages large numbers of volunteers

Advises the Board on governance matters

Maintains a heritage building

Organizes the Celebrate Earth Day festival

Administers a Community Access Program (CAP) site and network of sites providing Internet access to an Industry Canada targeted clientele

Manages two community gardens and a pesticide alternatives education program

Manages tenants, facility rentals and physical plant upgrades

Plans, designs and operates websites and social networking sites

Represents the CEED Centre in community consultations (Albion Charrette, ESA Management Strategy)

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