About our Team
Katrina Patel
Environmental Educator
Katrina founded Project WIN in 2006 with the idea that people can collaborate to learn about sustainability and enjoy winning cool prizes from corporations who want to incentivise this initiative. Her background includes responding to catastrophic hazardous material spills on behalf of carriers and their insurance companies. She has been an integral part of developing emerging technology that actually cleans these messes using bacteria or amendments instead of putting them in landfills for future generations to deal with.
Nadine Guenther
Elementary Principal
Nadine has been teaching children for over 35 years. Her experience as a life guard and camp councillor built her foundation towards excelling into being a principal for the Edmonton Catholic School Board. She is Katrina's sister where her background in both science and education has been a huge support in helping provide direction on what educational content is important to people and how to work with a variety of learning styles.
Troy Vassos
Ph.D Environmental Engineering
Troy has over 40 years of experience specializing in municipal, agricultural, industrial and resource sustainable integrated water resource management. He is an expert in developing sustainable processes such as water conservation, rainwater harvesting, resource recovery, renewable energy, public health assessments and environmental forensics (just to name a few). Troy offers mentorship to Katrina and Project WIN by his expert knowledge in student research and international grant-funding. He has also been a sound board for some of her contaminated sites work.
Lisa Nykoluk
Executive Client Solutions - Strategy and Growth
Lisa is a resourceful and goal orientated self-starter with a proven track record of profitable results and accountability. As a super contributor to her community, she has been a guiding light on how to make the world around you a better place. Not only has she raised money for her industry philanthropic events (e.g. WICC and Blue Goose), she has helped raise money for her local animal shelters and is dedicated to educating children and facilitating them to compete in demanding intellectual and physical world competitions.
Lloyd Summers
Technology and Innovation Advisor
Lloyd Summers is the CTO of Red Iron Labs, a technology-driven company specializing in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and interactive gaming solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and immersive technologies, Lloyd has led the development of innovative projects, including VR therapy for stroke recovery, multiplayer gaming systems, and AR-enhanced training applications. His leadership and technical expertise have positioned Red Iron Labs as a leader in cutting-edge digital experiences across industries like healthcare, education, and entertainment.
Rosalinda Hernandez
Advisor for Culture and Content Strategy
Rosalinda Hernandez is the CEO of Red Iron Labs, where she oversees the company's culture, inclusion initiatives, and creative direction. With a passion for fostering an inclusive environment, Rosalinda ensures that Red Iron Labs' content reflects diverse perspectives and values. Her leadership focuses on creating innovative, immersive experiences while maintaining a workplace where creativity thrives and everyone feels valued. Through her vision, Red Iron Labs continues to push boundaries in VR, AR, and interactive entertainment.