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Staff profiles
Working together, our project managers oversee the planning, development and delivery of information to help Manitobans reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Curt Hull
Curt is responsible for this website, for enabling and connecting partner network members, for developing publications, and for financial management and reporting of Climate Change Connection (CCC).
Prior to coming to CCC, Curt spent many years in the private sector. He worked as director and quality manager with a successful Winnipeg-based, electronics design and manufacturing company. He is a professional engineer.
Curt brings a passion for climate change education and action, a strong background in project and financial management, and a history of community volunteer work. As a director of Bike to the Future, Curt is an avid practitioner and advocate of self-propelled transportation.
Curt holds a BSc. in Zoology, a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, and a Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE).
Curt usually works from home.
Contact Information:
Tel: (204) 233-0545
E-mail: curt@climatechangeconnection.org
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Susan Lindsay
Susan is responsible for coordinating CCC's events and presentations, generating information and outreach materials, and bringing the issue of climate change to youth and municipalities.
Prior to employment with CCC, Susan worked as the Water Education Coordinator at the Fort Whyte Centre in the Environmental Education Department.
Susan has also worked for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Monterrey, Mexico, Youth Challenge International in Guyana, South America, Tiamo Resorts in South Andros, The Bahamas and the City of Winnipeg in the Waste and Water Department.
Susan holds a BSc. in Environmental Science and a postgraduate in Ecotourism Management.
Contact Information:
Tel: (204) 943-4836
E-mail:
climate.connection@mts.net
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Shawna Plischke Culleton

Shawna is responsible for coordinating community outreach initiatives, delivering presentations, generating information and outreach pieces and aiding in the delivery of CCC’s anti-idling initiatives.
Prior to working with CCC, Shawna worked as a Project Coordinator for the Red River Valley Clean Cities Coalition(RRVCCC) - Winnipeg Chapter. At RRVCCC, she researched sustainable fleet management practices and municipal “green” projects in Canadian cities that could be adopted in Winnipeg.
Shawna is a writer and educator with a passion for community based environmental initiatives and believes that by living a sustainable lifestyle herself, she can motivate other people to do the same.
Shawna holds a BA (Hon) in English Literature, where she completed courses in science and geography. In December 2010, she will complete an MA in Film Studies.
Contact Information:
Tel: (204) 943-4836
E-mail: Shawna@climatechangeconnection.org