g2g team

Guide to the Good social enterprise brings together like-minded people and organizations coming together to build sustainable communities in NL.

Guide to the Good is the result of collaboration of many! We are a coming together of different types of people with different types of lives, united in a shared love of local and a common cause of building a strong, integrated, resiilent community.

chair

Stephen Blackwood

With a Ph.D in Philosophy, Steve is the thinker. He enjoys everything local that NL offers, from craft beer to the great outdoors. He's passionate about the environment, and recognizes the essential role local plays in building sustainable communities.

director

Andrew Bourne

Andrew advises local businesses on business strategy and digital transformation. When not actively studying towards his MBA, he can often be found spending time with his family or in the woods enjoying the beauty of our province.

director

Erin Molloy

Erin is an entrepreneur who loves to take part in community organizations. She studied English and Sociology at Memorial University, completed a Bachelor of Public Relations at Mount Saint Vincent University, and now practices her craft through agency Twine PR.

treasurer

Maham Rahim

Maham loves order and bringing all the pieces together. When we first met her, she said "I love balance sheets and income statements." We were stunned at that, but it was entirely true. She's our Treasurer.

director

Amanda Russell

Amanda has a special love and insight with Guide to the Good. After serving as Finance and Admin Co-ordinator staff, she joined the governance team in 2024. In her work life, she's the Administrator for the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

founder and director

Kim Todd

The need to connect, support, protect, promote and celebrate all the great things that are NL led to the founding of thegreenrock non-profit, and later Guide to the Good social enterprise. That work is reflected in her day job as Marketing & Engagement Lead for Memorial SHC Conference and Event Services.

adviser

Bobby Bessey

is past-Chair and owner of Shakti Yoga and Wellness, Bobby shares yoga classes and yoga trainings with students around the world. Hatha, ayurvedic, pre-natal, neurogenic, and more. She's a morning person.

adviser

Emad Rizkalla

Egyptian-born and St. John’s raised, Emad is an entrepreneur with long-term vision. he is founder of Bluedrop Performance Learning, a company that's transforming how organizations manage skills and qualifications.