About Rainbow Routes

Vision

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

Mission

Rainbow Routes Association is dedicated to Greater Sudbury's urban transformation toward becoming a healthier and more vibrant place to live. We advance and promote trails and non-motorized routes to provide citizens with active, healthy, and affordable recreation and transportation opportunities. We provide leadership, create partnerships, and engage the community to continuously improve our trail network, and offer outstanding natural experiences.

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

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 2024 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

Organizational Structure

Meet the Team

  • Rachel Mantas

    Executive Diretor

  • Cindy Crocker

    Trail Mapping Lead

  • Jennifer Labelle

    Volunteer Coordinator