About Rainbow Routes

Vision

An inspiring trail network throughout Greater Sudbury that links communities, and meets diverse outdoor recreation and healthy living needs.

Mission

As Greater Sudbury’s leading trail association since 1998, we bring people, ideas and resources together to promote and develop trails.

The Values and Goals

Enhance Trail System

  • Complete trail connections
  • Prioritize signature projects that enhance route connectivity and have high community support
  • Develop 4th edition of Trail Map with fundraising potential
  • Further engage trail users and volunteers through Programming, including Events and Activities
  • Provide inclusive programming that meets diverse groups’ needs
  • Promote trail system

Increase Trail System Investment

  • Increase full time staff by minimum 1 FTE
  • Increase trail programming by one environmental-led program
    Governance Development including
  • Governance Education - Directors and ED
  • Review/Update Articles of Incorporation and By-law
    Implement Fund Development Plan including
  • Marketing and Fundraising strategies
  • Multiple income streams
  • Effective finance policy and practices
Download 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

Organizational Structure

The Executive Director manages the organization’s operations and activities under the strategic direction of an elected board of directors. All must be passionate about active transportation and our connection to nature through trails.

Dedicated community volunteers forming the 2025 Board of Directors are:

  • David Chezzi, President & Chair of the Board
  • Dawn Brown,Vice President
  • Grant Hagedorn, Secretary
  • Nick Cassio, Treasurer
  • Steven Townend, Director
  • Peter Beckett, Director
  • Ayesha Iffat, Director
  • Melanie Landry, Director
  • Tanya Vandenburg, Director
  • Geoff Jeffery, Director

Staff

  • Rachel Mantas, Executive Director
  • Cindy Crocker, Trail Mapping Lead
  • Jennifer Labelle, Volunteer Coordinator

Meet the Team

  • Rachel Mantas

    Executive Diretor

  • Cindy Crocker

    Trail Mapping Lead

  • Jennifer Labelle

    Volunteer Coordinator