Meet the Team

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    Chiara (she/her)

    Campaign Lead, Anti-Oppression Team, Policy and Human Rights

    What is your favourite bike lane?

    Humber River, Leslie Spit, Don Valley trails and anything that takes me to urban wilderness and nature!

    What's your cycling soundtrack?

    All out 80s, and climate and social justice beats!

  • A young person sitting on a skateboard at night outdoors, with trees and grass in the background.

    Dar (she/her)

    Logistics, Merch & Social Media

    What’s your favourite bike lane?
    The Shaw bike line in every direction! It takes me everywhere I want to go—and it's especially fun with the new paving for a smooth ride.

    What’s your cycling soundtrack?
    I don't listen to music while I ride, but I'm often found singing Beyoncé (badly) to create my own soundtrack.

  • A person with dark hair in a yellow jacket smiling outdoors in a wooded area with a gravel path.

    Lis (she/her/elle)

    Anti-Oppression Team

    What's your favourite bike lane

    Shaw street :)

    What's your go-to/favourite soundtrack for commuting?

    I enjoy listening to the chirping of birds, the gentle rush of wind against my ears, to the other sounds found in the city and nature :)

  • A person wearing a black jacket, a black face mask with white writing, a patterned headband, and gloves is smiling and holding onto a bicycle's handlebar, standing on a city sidewalk with other people and cars in the background.

    Rachel (she/her)

    Founding Executive Director

    What’s your favourite bike lane?
    Bloor/Danforth bike lane during rush hour, smiling at all the drivers as I pass by

    What's your cycling soundtrack?
    Any DJ mixes by musicbwoy

  • A person with glasses and shoulder-length red hair wearing a blue and white baseball style shirt with a humorous message about social awkwardness during the pandemic.

    Nathalie (she/her)

    Logistics Team, Communications

    What's your favourite bike lane?

    Bloor/Danforth. It’s not a (clears throat) relaxing ride with all the video-game obstacles but I can catch it at the end of my street and have a straight, flat ride clear across the city.

    What's a tip that you have for Bike Brigade riders?

    Never assume they see you! Even if you have the right of way, better to be safe.

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    Cecily (she/her)

    Board Member, Campaign Lead, Logistics & Policy

    What’s your favourite bike lane?
    Shaw southbound—so smooth and shady.

    What’s a tip for Bike Brigade riders?
    Bright lights and loud bells! Do everything you can to make sure you're as seen and heard as possible!

  • A person wearing a helmet and red backpack riding a bicycle on a wooded trail.

    Chad (he/him)

    Campaign Lead, Logistics & Technology

    What’s your favourite bike lane?

    Toss up between the Humber River and Martin Goodman Trails. Frankly, any trail.

    What’s a tip for Bike Brigade riders?

    Claim your space on the road. Cyclists have the same right to the street as motorists.

  • Person wearing a bicycle helmet and face mask holding a bicycle above their head with one hand, standing in a backyard with a wooden fence.

    Dave (he/him)

    Founder, Board Member

    What's your cycling soundtrack?
    Anything Frank Ocean

    What’s a tip for Bike Brigade riders?
    When wearing a mask, smile with your eyes.

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    Jenna (she/her)

    Logistics & Technology

    What's your favourite bike lane?
    That little stretch of Shaw accessible only to bikes! Though the new Bayview lanes are pretty great too – feels like a bicycle highway!

    What's a tip for Bike Brigade riders?
    I use panniers, so if the delivery is in a box I usually take the contents out and pack them directly in my bags. I like to fold the box up and bring it with me so I can pack it up nicely for the drop-off!

  • A person with curly hair and glasses, wearing a black headband and a scarf, smiling outdoors at night with colorful city lights blurred in the background.

    Max (he/him)

    Founding Engineer, Tech Team

    What's your favourite bike lane?
    Brock—it's the Shaw of the West.

    What's a tip for Bike Brigade riders?
    The lemonade from Emmet Ray is a great energy boost before a summer Foodshare ride, but a little too sweet for my taste. I like to ask for it to be cut with soda.

  • Close-up portrait of a person with short brown hair, fair skin, wearing small earrings and a black top, smiling softly against a dark background.

    Kerri (she/her)

    Campaign Lead, Logistics & Researcher

    What's your favourite bike lane?
    The Martin Goodman Trail!

    What's a tip for Bike Brigade riders?
    Take that delivery selfie! Pics help us promote partners and recruit new riders and are a feel-good way to cap off a ride! Whether you're sweaty or soaked or snowy - everyone looks stunning with that Brigade delivery glow!

  • A person wearing a black bicycle helmet and sunglasses is holding an ice cream cone. They are smiling slightly, and their face is partially visible. They are outdoors with a blurred background of a building and a wooden railing.

    Jon (he/him)

    Campaign Lead & Logistics

    What's your favourite bike lane?
    Shaw Street if I'm commuting, ActiveTO Lakeshore if I'm just having fun.

    What's your cycling soundtrack?
    Anything I can sing-along to in the summer, audiobooks in winter.

  • A person wearing glasses, a black jacket, and a white bicycle helmet, smiling in a park with trees, benches, and houses in the background.

    Sasha (she/her)

    Communications, Newsletter Lead

    What's your favourite bike lane?

    I love that I can use the Bloor bike lane to go most places downtown.

    What's your cycling soundtrack?

    Whatever the kiddo wants to sing. She sits in the cargo bike and sings her heart out.

  • A person with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing large black glasses, a black top with white speckles, and a delicate necklace, standing against a plain white wall.

    Julia (she/her)

    Logistics Team, Campaign Lead

    What's your favourite bike lane?

    You can bike up the Humber all the way to Finch. There's a wonderful community group, Humber River Pals, doing community park clean-ups along Humber between Bloor and Lawrence.

    What's a tip that you have for Bike Brigade riders?

    Check Facebook Marketplace for used panniers!

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    Rob (he/him)

    Campaign Lead, Logistics

    What's your go-to/favourite soundtrack for commuting?

    I love a podcast while I'm riding, and lately I've been hooked on Off Menu!

  • A person with long, dark, curly hair is wearing a white top with black trim around the neckline and buttons, smiling softly, in an indoor setting with a computer monitor and shelving in the background.

    Rebecca (she/her)

    Logistics Team, Campaign Lead, Dixon Hall

    What's your favourite bike lane?
    Martin Goodman Trail before 8am, there’s minimal pedestrians present at that time and I find cycling near the lake to be very calming!


    What's your cycling soundtrack?
    I love listening to Reggaeton, specifically any Karol G, Myke Towers, or Dei V song

  • A person wearing a blue bike helmet, sunglasses with a colorful frame, a black face mask with white text, a gray sleeveless shirt, and a gold ring, taking a selfie outdoors with trees and brown residential buildings in the background.

    Cyndi (she/they)

    Executive Director

    What is your favourite bike lane?

    Bloor/Danforth, Harbord, University, and Adelaide for commuting. The trails along the Humber River and the Finch hydro corridor for fun.

    What’s your go-to track for commuting?

    Anything from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs or an audio book.

  • Smiling person in cycling gear, wearing a helmet and sunglasses, making peace signs with both hands, standing next to a pink bicycle by a large body of water, with a city skyline visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.

    Amanda (she/her)

    Campaign Lead, Logistics Team

    What’s your go-to soundtrack for commuting?

    Anything dance pop! Especially Tove Lo

    What’s a tip that you have for Bike Brigade riders?

    Be SEEN and be HEARD. Make yourself NOTICEABLE by any means necessary.

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    Serena (she/her)

    Dashboard Analytics, Tech Team

    What is your favourite bike lane

    Lakeshore west into the Humber river trail

    What's your go-to/favourite soundtrack, podcast, or other alternate for commuting?

    Anything from the Ezra Klein show to blame my ex by The Beaches

  • A person with shoulder-length black hair smiling outdoors, wearing a white top with embroidered details and a gold necklace, with green foliage in the background.

    Mika (she/her)

    Campaign Lead

    What's your favourite bike lane?
    Shaw and Bayview, and absolutely love Rosedale Valley Road's multi-use trail for a slow scenic ride.

    What's your cycling soundtrack?
    Currently: 80's hits, Taylor Swift or the Shrek soundtrack.

  • A person with shoulder-length brown hair riding a bicycle on a city street, wearing a black sleeveless shirt with a skull graphic, denim shorts, and a tattoo on their left thigh.

    Katie (she/her)

    Campaign Lead & Logistics

    What's your cycling soundtrack?
    Pop punk! Anything upbeat, fast, and fun!

    What’s a tip for Bike Brigade riders?
    Get a rack, get two racks! Add some panniers, a milk crate, a basket, anything! The more you’re able to increase your capacity, the more fun deliveries you can do!

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    Jenn (she/her)

    Campaign Lead, Logistics

    What's your go-to/favourite soundtrack for commuting?

    Saint Cloud by Waxahatchee!

How we work

Organizational Structure

The Bike Brigade is a federally incorporated not-for-profit and trusteed by The Neighbourhood Group. We are comprised of 30+ volunteers who contribute to the daily operations, technology and delivery logistics. The ‘Executive Director’ role is a part-time paid position within our legal non-profit structure. This person functions as a caretaker of the organization and provides support on the Board of Directors.

Funding for the Bike Brigade is provided through private donations from individuals, values aligned sponsorship & grants.

Accountability Process

All members of the Bike Brigade community are committed to contributing to an environment which prevents misconduct and promotes the Bike Brigade’s principles and values. In case of conflict or alleged breach of the Code of Conduct and associated policies, individuals are encouraged to contact us. Formal complaints may be received through an Incident Form or any equivalent methods that are accessible to the concerned person. Complaints are treated in accordance with the Bike Brigade Conflict Resolution Procedures, rooted in transformative justice and a non-dogmatic, process-based approach to transform conflict and address issues of violence, harm and abuse.

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