David Chernushenko

Who is David Chernushenko?

David Chernushenko is a politician, professional speaker, sustainability consultant and documentary filmmaker in Ontario, Canada. He was elected to Ottawa City Council in the 2010 municipal election and is running for re-election in 2014. He is the former senior deputy to the leader of the Green Party of Canada, and a former leadership contestant for that party.

A graduate of Queen's University and alumnus of Cambridge University, Chernushenko has worked for the Canadian International Development Agency, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the United Nations Environment Programme. He has served on committees and boards of local housing and environment groups, schools and health advisory bodies.

Chernushenko is a “green building” professional accredited by the LEED certification program. As owner of the consulting firm Green & Gold Inc. since 1998, he has advised public, private, and non-profit organizations on adopting more sustainable and socially responsible practices.

From 1998 to 2004, Chernushenko served on the International Olympic Committee’s commission on Sport and the Environment.