Tru Earth
Anita Spiller has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) at Tru Earth since January 2024. Prior to that, they served as the Director of ESG, where they transitioned the Social Responsibility Department into a full-fledged ESG Department. Anita joined Tru Earth in April 2020 as the Head of Social Responsibility & Executive Communications.
Before their role at Tru Earth, Anita was the PR Agency President & Executive Business Coach at Mazuma Media Inc from June 2006. Their responsibilities included providing marketing and public relations expertise to the packaged goods & tourism industry in Canada and the United States.
Anita has also held positions in the religious sector, serving as the Children & Youth Minister at Crossroads United Church from July 2022 to January 2024 and as a United Church of Canada Minister at Jordan Station United Church from August 2015 to January 2022.
Anita has further contributed to the spiritual and religious care field as a Chaplain at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton from September 2014 to April 2015, where they focused on the holistic well-being of patients, families, volunteers, and staff.
Anita's earlier experiences include serving as a Worship Pastor at Palermo United Church from August 2010 to November 2014, where they provided dynamic preaching and leadership in different worship styles. Anita was also an Intern at East Plains United Church from September 2013 to July 2014, emphasizing worship leadership, pastoral care, and outreach.
Earlier in their career, Anita worked in the travel industry, holding positions such as Manager of Supplier Relations at Thomas Cook Group plc from 2005 to 2009 and Key Account Manager at Holiday House & Sunquest Vacations from 2001 to 2004.
Additionally, they have been involved in events management with SKAL Toronto from 2010 to 2011.
Overall, Anita Spiller has a breadth of experience in ESG, public relations, leadership, spiritual care, and the travel industry.
Anita Spiller completed the Indigenous Canada Course at the University of Alberta in 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree in Theology/Theological Studies from Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, from 2010 to 2013. Their undergraduate degree, a BA in English & Communications, was earned at the University of Toronto from 1989 to 1993.
Tru Earth
Do you clean your clothes? We're guessing you answered yes. If not, we're happy to be meeting you at a distance. Now, would you change your laundry detergent if you found something that worked as well, cost the same and was as convenient as what you're using now but was better for the planet? Tru Earth was born because the majority of you just answered yes. Ryan McKenzie, Brad Liski and Kevin Hinton all have one thing in common – an unhealthy appreciation for unicorns. Okay, they have two things in common: they are also parents and want to leave the earth a better place for their kids. Technically that's three things but let's stay on target. As the Founders of Tru Earth, Ryan, Brad and Kevin are just like the rest of us – they want to make healthier choices for the environment, yet they realize convenience is key. But when Ryan found himself watching one kid show in particular (yes with his kids, although we don't blame you for asking) and saw the endless parade of plastic packaging they were seemingly promoting, he thought, "this is insane!". So when the group uncovered a laundry detergent alternative that was supposed to be just as good, just as convenient and just as affordable as standard options, they said exactly what you would say – NO WAY! But then they tried it, and it worked. So they asked other people to ty it, and it worked. Then they asked 150 people to pay for a subscription order, and 1,500 people said "yes." Within twelve months, Tru Earth was serving 60,000 people in 40 countries, and the planet continues to be better for it. Today, Tru Earth is growing by leaps and bounds (not unlike how a unicorn jumps) because our products work, and they're an easy way to treat our planet better. Are we perfect? No, only unicorns are perfect… okay, too far. But we believe this is one simple thing we can do for the earth and our kids, and we hope you will too.