Staff

Executive Director – Mark Miller

Since MOPIA’s inception in 1994, Mark has held the position of Executive Director. He was also the founding Executive Director of the Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance (MGEA), and founding Director General of the Canadian Atmosphere Protection Alliance (CAPA). He serves as a Board member of the Canadian Shield Foundation, the Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas and was an accredited Manitoba Coordinator for Earth Day Canada.

Prior to MOPIA, Mark was the RADON Program Coordinator for the Province of Manitoba and developed recycling initiatives in the waste reduction and pollution prevention office. Working in collaboration with the OzoneAction Office (DTIE) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Mark hosted international capacity building study tours to Manitoba with representatives from nations around the world including China, Burkina Faso, Uruguay, Jamaica, Bahrain and others.

Executive Assistant – Lauren Griffith-Parker  

Lauren is MOPIA’s Acting Executive Assistant and Sun Awareness Specialist. With the stratospheric ozone layer depleted in all regions of the globe, it is crucial to know the impact of this environmental challenge. Increased ultra-violet radiation will negatively impact every living creature on earth.

In Canada, over 76,000 new cases of skin cancer are predicted in 2011. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, due to its proximity to the Antarctic ozone hole.

Lauren has many interests and knows that slapping on a hat and sunscreen are keys to a healthy lifestyle.

Office/Administrative Assistant – Grenadine Parotina

Grenadine is pleased to have joined the MOPIA team as its Office/Administrative Assistant in 2012. She brings with her an extensive array of knowledge and previous work experience with the Department of Environment as well as with the private sector.  She has a Bachelor degree in Computer and Information Science. 

Special Projects – Graham Isaak

Graham is MOPIA’s Special Projects Team member. He assists MOPIA in the day-to-day affairs including special project tasks.

Graham has many interests and was one of a select few who was part of Canada’s National Youth Orchestra. See: www.nyoc.org