learn about our history, how we work, committed grants, careers and our role in fighting inequities.
Also on this page is information about our Board of Directors and our Global Leadership Team.
CEO
"My childhood dream was to be a diplomat"
CFO
"My childhood dream was to be an RCMP officer and help people, but then shifted to working and helping the marginalized."
CHIEF INTL. PROGRAMS OFFICER
"My childhood dream was to make a difference with my life and work. This became a goal after growing up in Tamil Nadu, India, and seeing poverty and discrimination all around me."
CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER
"My childhood dream was to be an astronaut. As I grew up, this dream shifted into a desire to be an influencer."
CHIEF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
"My childhood dream was to be an actor"
FCPA, FCMA, CHAIR
"My childhood dream was to be an innovative farmer with fancy machinery."
PAST-CHAIR
"My childhood dream was to remain a child and be happy. Spirit-wise I succeeded."
SECRETARY
"My childhood dream was to have the chance to advocate and win a court case for a client, like the lawyers on TV."
INTERIM VICE-CHAIR
"My childhood dream was to help people."
DIRECTOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"My childhood dream was to become a talk-show host."
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"My childhood dream was to follow in my father’s footsteps and serve those in need."
TREASURER
"My childhood dream was to play for Canada in the World Cup."
"My childhood dream was to be a superhero who helped people."
"My childhood dream was to do work that helped a lot of people positively."
"My childhood dream was to be a lawyer and fight for equity and justice."
Assoc. Country Director, Burkina Faso
"My childhood dream was to be a great cattle farmer."
Director, Strategic Communications
"My childhood dream was to be an archeologist. Yes, the Indiana Jones kind!"
CPA, Director, finance & administration
"My childhood dream was to help the homeless in my neighbourhood by providing shelter, food and a community."
DIRECTOR, WEST AFRICA
"My childhood dream was to help others, especially children and women in Burkina Faso villages. My dream was to bring relief, food and help them go to school."
ASSOC. COUNTRY DIRECTOR, GHANA
"My childhood dream was to relieve the suffering of others, especially the sick and hungry."
COUNTRY DIRECTOR INDIA
"My childhood dream was to erase boundaries that exclude people."
DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS
"My childhood dream was to be a talk show host and share life-changing stories."
DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT
"My childhood dream was to to build a home for homeless boys in Jamaica."
DIRECTOR, DONOR ENGAGEMENT
"My childhood dream was to become a white-water rafting guide or teach children with special needs."
DIRECTOR, DIGITAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
"My childhood dream was to be an artist. To create something beautiful through theatre, dance, visual art and music."
PHD, DIRECTOR PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
"My childhood dream was to serve humanity."
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
"My childhood dream was to become a lawyer and protect people’s rights and dignities."
DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY, ANALYTICS AND PROJECTS
"My childhood dream was to become a pharmacist and biotechnologist, so I could use chemistry and technology to heal people."