Our Team

The Ottawa-Vanier Riding Executive Team members are a group of local individuals who dedicate their time to grow the Green Party in Ottawa-Vanier. It is comprised of members from all walks of life, all age, varying backgrounds and genders. Learn more about each member and the role they play with the Ottawa-Vanier greens. 

Executive Team

President*

Sheilagh McLean

Sheilagh  has been an active volunteer for the Ottawa-Vanier Greens since 2015, with leadership roles in the federal and provincial associations. She was a Candidate in the 2018 provincial election, and a representative on the GPO Provincial Executive in 2018-19.  A federal government retiree with a background in social sciences and HR management, she has been a yoga teacher for 12 years. Her hobbies include interior design and dance.  

CFO*

Guy Faurbert

Clean Energy Engineer  Guy is a Chemical Engineer with a Ph.D. in the area of fuel cells.  His work experience includes many years in research and development in the hydrogen fuel cell industry in Montreal and Vancouver, project management developing electric vehicle batteries in Vancouver, and project manager for municipal solid waste management in Saskatoon.  In Ottawa since 2015, he worked for National Research Council (NRC) in the area of energy storage for electrical grids, and is now with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) as a program officer.  His volunteer work environmental organizations includes  Greenpeace, the David Suzuki Foundation, the Green Party of Canada and Ontario, and Ecology Ottawa.. 

Young Green Rep-

 Simon Beckett

Artist and Small Business Owner: Simon has been a choreographer and dance teacher for nearly a decade. He specializes in urban dance such as hip hop, popping, and waving. He has performed throughout Ontario, created eye-catching routines for music videos, performances, and competitions. In schools and dance studios, he coaches and mentors hundreds of youths every year. He also owns and operates a property management company. A member of the Greens since 2015, he is committed to engaging more youth in politics and growing our youth support. 

*Provincial CA Position