Meet the Team

Sustainability begins with people. Our passionate team is dedicated to creating greener spaces, empowering communities and youth, and driving lasting economic and environmental change in Rochester.

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  • Executive Board Chair

    Lisa Baron is a Founding Board Member who now serves as the Executive Board Chair for the organization. Lisa works closely with city initiatives and other stakeholders to move the vision of Greentopia forward.

    📧 Lisa@greentopia.org
    📞 585-287-5560

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  • Director, Green Visions Workforce Development

    Morgan Barry has directed our Green Visions program since its inception in 2013, Morgan is a primary force behind the successes of Green Visions.

    📧 Morgan@greentopia.org
    📞 585-287-5560, Ext. 702

Board of Directors

  • Lisa Roy Baron
    Executive Board Chair
    Community Member

    Howard Decker
    Vice Chair
    Architect

    Patrick Pullano
    Esq., Secretary
    Pullano & Farrow, PLLC

    Sangeeta Saraf
    Treasurer
    Certified Public Accountant

  • Gerald Kral
    Master Gardener

    S. Ram Shrivastava
    PE, LEED AP

    President & CEO
    Larsen Engineers

  • Jim Farr
    City of Rochester

  • Michael A. Philipson
    Co-Founder

    Lewis Stess
    Co-Founder