Meet the Team
Meet the skilled individuals behind pointA who innovate and create impactful solutions. Whether it’s sustainability, smart commuting, or productivity, our team possesses the skills and expertise to help you succeed.
Executive Director
dso@pointa.ca
Dorinda leads the pointA team, bringing a strong background of policy, research, and strategy to complement pointA’s transportation demand management programs and work in sustainable transportation. She holds a MA in Socio-Legal Studies degree from York University and a BBA (Management and Political Science) from the University of Toronto, and is a registered Project Management Professional.
Motivational Interviewing Sustainability Practitioner
Business Development Manager
wburnett@pointa.ca
As Business Development Manager, I build partnerships that advance pointA’s mission to make sustainable commuting more accessible across workplaces and communities. With experience delivering high-impact partnerships in sustainability and health, I collaborate with employers and community organizations to understand their goals and connect them with programs that improve mobility outcomes.
Program Manager
achanda@pointa.ca
Amélie Chanda, a bilingual Program Manager at pointA, seamlessly merges her expertise in sustainability and community wellness into her role. With a passion for fostering positive change, Amélie brings a unique perspective to the team, driving impactful initiatives.
Program Manager
aelvidge@pointa.ca
(On Maternity Leave)
Amy is a Program Manager at pointA and brings a decade of experience in sustainability outreach and engagement. Amy has worked to drive positive behavior change in her native California Bay Area and in Boston, Massachusetts. Amy holds a M.S. from Tufts University with a focus in Program Management and Communications and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara.
CAN-BIKE Level 4 Certified
Motivational Interviewing Sustainability Practitioner
Program Manager
fmahmud@pointa.ca
Fatima is a Program Manager at pointA and utilizes her expertise in research and project management to further the mission of the organization. She holds a BSc. and MSc. in Environmental Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Toronto, Scarborough, respectively. She has contributed to many international research projects focusing on environmental technology, ecology and conservation.
She is driven by a strong sense of purpose and a desire to make a positive impact in the field of environmental conservation and sustainability. In her role she strives to achieve these goals through reductions in GHG emissions, pointA’s transportation demand management programs and work in sustainable transportation.
Program Manager
jhan@pointa.ca
Jesse is the Program Manager for pointA. His entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic skills in climate research, data science, marketing, sales, and graphic design make him a valuable asset to the pointA team.
Jesse’s responsibility entails several components. First, he facilitates the Smart Commute program across North Toronto and Vaughan. Additionally, Jesse manages the shuttle bus program at Consumer Road and Gordon Baker. Third, Jesse supports business development efforts to support workplaces that are experiencing parking challenges or want to provide commuting benefits for their employees. Finally, Jesse utilizes his proficiency in Adobe Suite and Canva to develop graphics for marketing and communications.
Jesse holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies, with a double minor in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) and International Development Studies (IDS) from the University of Toronto – Scarborough (UTSC).
CAN-BIKE Level 4 Certified
Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
pmynoddin@pointa.ca
As the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at pointA, Peya leads the organization’s strategic marketing and communications efforts, aligning all brand messaging and outreach with pointA’s mission and growth goals.
With a strong background in design, project management, and marketing, Peya oversees the development and implementation of multi-channel campaigns that promote pointA’s impact and drive engagement across its social media platforms, website, and newsletters. She works closely with the Programs team to translate program goals into targeted marketing strategies, ensuring content resonates with both existing stakeholders and new audiences in emerging markets.
Passionate about sustainable transportation, Peya is committed to sharing pointA’s story and mission—encouraging smarter, greener commuting choices for a more connected and less congested future.
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Senior Program Manager
anasturzio@pointa.ca
Amanda is pointA’s Senior Program Manager and leads pointA’s program team with her results-driven approaches and design thinking solutions. She brings a background in research, design and strategy to help elevate pointA’s sustainable transportation initiatives and innovations. Her training and education in strategy and research has helped her build a unique toolkit of methodologies helpful for tackling societal challenges like sustainable transportation. She has extensive experience in delivering and facilitating workshops that are customized to workplace needs.
Motivational Interviewing Sustainability Practitioner
Results-Based Accountability Professional Certification made possible due to Ontario Trillium Foundation’s generous grant.
