Gil is a multicultural executive, having earned an M.B.A. from the prestigious Anderson School of Management at UCLA and with 22 years of senior managerial experience in the public and private sectors. Global thinker and marketing strategist with various experiences in Canada and Latin America, in fields related to parks, recreation, urban planning, Placemaking and active transportation. Passionate about Walking and Cycling as activities and about Urban Parks, Trails, and Greenways as Great Places, because of their impact on the quality of life for everyone.

He was recently appointed member of the Board of Directors of American Trails and also of the City Parks Alliance, leading organizations in those fields. He is also Senior Advisor to the Foundation PPQ in Colombia. In addition, he is Executive Director of Walk & Bike for Life and also works for Mississauga, Ontario, in Building the City for the 21^st Century.

He enjoys his International speaking engagements as it provides him an opportunity to share experiences and to learn from other’s best practices.  Some common themes are Walking and Cycling, as well as Urban Parks and Trails, making emphasis on the links of these activities and places with improved Personal and Public Health, Environment, Economic Development, Transportation and over-all Happiness

GIL PENALOSA
Executive Director - Walk & Bike for Life
E-mail Gil
(905) 399-1314
2328 Woodfield Road - Oakville, Ontario - L6H 6Y6 Canada

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