Meet Dan Hendry
Journey to Kington, Ontario
Dan’s travels have taken him across the world, providing a variety of experiences and perspectives. His journeys include all over Canada, hitchhiking between Whitehorse and Alaska, through several American states, and then further afar, including South Korea, North Korea, China, Japan, Tibet, Cambodia, Laos, Mexico, England, Scotland, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Finland.
Moving to Kingston, Ontario in June 2009 after a decade of studying, working, and travelling, Dan immediately connected to the region, becoming involved in the community through his work and volunteer experience. Outside of his work and volunteering, Dan is a hockey fan who enjoys connecting with others around sustainability and spending time with his family.
In the Community
As a social innovator, facilitator, mentor, and communicator, Dan has focused his energy and efforts on making Kingston a sustainable, livable & smart city. He also works to educate young people, and to give them the skills necessary to make informed choices about living sustainably in a changing world. Dan’s work includes the internationally recognized Kingston Transit High School Bus Pass Program, the Commuter Challenge, and the Kingston Climate Action Plan.
He has built partnerships with local farmers, businesses, community groups, municipal employees, politicians, teachers, and other community members. Dan is continuously seeking new opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals who engage in sustainable initiatives and social innovation. Connect with him here.