Lucas Garcia
Project Manager, Trails & Community Development
Lucas brings a deep-rooted appreciation for Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula and a multidisciplinary background in environmental planning, community engagement, and applied sustainability.
Having made Western Newfoundland his home for several years, Lucas developed a strong connection to the region’s rugged landscapes, resilient communities, and untapped economic potential.
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Lucas Garcia
Project Manager, Trails & Community Development
lgarcia@greatcoastaltrail.com
Lucas holds a PhD in Transdisciplinary Sustainability from Grenfell Campus, Memorial University, where his work focused on integrating environmental stewardship, community systems, and long-term regional sustainability.
In addition to his academic credentials, Lucas has extensive experience working alongside forestry partners, local governments, and community organizations across the Great Northern Peninsula and Newfoundland & Labrador. He approaches project management through an inclusive, systems-based lens. He prioritizes collaboration, local voice, and practical implementation, ensuring that development respects cultural heritage while strengthening rural economies.
For Lucas, the Great Coastal Trail is not simply infrastructure. It is a long-term investment in regional resilience, economic diversification, and the celebration of the Great Northern Peninsula’s communities.