Shiloh recalls the day when, as a suburban teenager, she discovered the works of Anre Naess and philosophy of deep ecology. Finally, she had an explanation for her teenage grumpiness – her disconnect with nature. She promptly went for a hike.

These days, she brings her memories of teenage angst to her position of Environmental Defence’s Greenbelt Program Manager, where she plots with a coalition of 100 Ontario Groups to fend off unsustainable sprawl and keep more nature and local food closer to home. The focus of these efforts is the world-class Ontario Greenbelt - 1.8 million acres of protected green space and prime farmland.

Shiloh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Simon Fraser University and has spent over 12 years managing projects and campaigns in the not-for-profit sector. Recently, Shiloh worked with Canopy, the Canadian charity responsible for making Harry Potter the greenest book ever published and sat on the Board of Directors of a small non-profit that teaches environmental stewardship through urban parks.

In her spare time, Shiloh can be found pickling Greenbelt veggies, riding her bike, volunteering at Planned Parenthood Toronto and organizing bike events for her progressively-minded city councillor.