The Gentleways Board
Our Board of Directors
Zivana Pavic
Zivana believes that sustainable solutions to environmental challenges are a priority and should be top-of-mind in all our endeavours. Right-sized consumption, recyclables instead of disposables, organic instead of chemically altered, these are beliefs dear to her heart. She trusts that with care, compassion and intentional action we can become much better environmental stewards. That is why, serving on the Board of Directors of her community association, Zivana led the ButterflyWay initiative aimed at restoring habitats for endangered butterflies and other pollinators. A former Canadian federal public service executive, Zivana has worked in the areas of program development and delivery, strategic policy and planning, and ministerial communications. Her early career years were in clinical psychology and research. Zivana has a M.A. degree in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. In her free time, she enjoys the beauty of small moments and pursues creative expression in photography.
Teke Rerri
Teke Rerri has been an active volunteer with GenleWays since its early development, working closely with Aïda Warah, Executive Director and Founder, on projects to restore ecological balance to our planet. Teke believes that nature should be enjoyed and must be protected, and he is eager to support climate justice on the GentleWays board of directors.
Teke loves being outdoors with friends, spending most free time exploring parks, hiking trails, and beaches. As a graphic designer and musician, he tries to merge his passion for art and nature as much as possible.
Teke has a joint Honours Bachelor degree in Political Science and Communication from the University of Ottawa, where he assisted with campus waste reduction, climate change research, and local sustainability projects. Teke also has a certificate in Climate Change Solutions from the University of Exeter.
Aïda Warah
Aïda Warah is the founder and executive director of GentleWays for OurPlanet. She has committed to devote her full time and energy to support individuals take pro environmental action. Aida believes that today, restoring the ecological balance on the Planet is the most important and most urgent goal that everyone could help achieve. Aida is a former Canadian federal public service executive, with twelve years at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Her work experience is in the area of university teaching and research, ethics, good governance, and leadership. She is also a psychologist and a poet, with a Ph.D. in psychology (UO) and postdoctoral studies in organization development and alternative dispute resolution.