Tracy has worked in the health, non-profit and charity sectors for over 20 years.  Tracy has formal training and years of experience in governance, management and leadership, EDI, project management, quality improvement, occupational health and safety and privacy.  She has received provincial awards for her work.   Tracy holds a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences and is a Registered Dietitian.

When not working, Tracy loves spending time with her two teenagers, partner, and adopted Dominican street dog.  She also loves cooking, creating new recipes, hiking and having fun with friends.

Jeremiah was born in Trinidad, and immigrated to Canada at a very young age.  In the early years, his single-mother-led household had various struggles with three young children and spotty low-wage employment, precarious housing, and food scarcity at times.  Jeremiah persevered through difficult circumstances to complete high school and attend various post-secondary educational opportunities. 

Currently, Jeremiah is working nights at Amazon, while his wife, a nurse, works offsetting shifts.  To say that they work hard to maintain financial stability is an understatement.  Together, they care deeply for their two young children in Stoney Creek Ontario.  While not working or playing with their children, Jeremiah enjoys quiet time with a sketchpad and graphite pencils to create portraits of his friends and loved ones.

Stephen is passionate about community & social wellness, and is the president of S.H.A.R.E. Agriculture Foundation after serving on their board of Directors for over 15 years.  Stephen graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Commerce, and now works full-time for a global software company as a Senior Software Solution Consultant.

For several years, Stephen, his spouse & their children have been vendors at the Aberfoyle Farmers Market, and they run a roadside produce stand at their farm-property.

In his spare time, Stephen is a coach with the Guelph Minor Baseball Association, volunteering since 2013.  Stephen’s hobbies include enjoying nature & hiking, gardening & landscaping, and playing with the family dog.  

Ash is the owner of Mathnasium in North Regina.  Prior to opening his centre, he worked as the Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Regina & Area, specializing in bringing volunteer-based mentoring programs to the youth of Regina, and Southern Saskatchewan.

Having seen first-hand the tremendous impact that authentic and quality support structures can have on the trajectory of a child, Ash knew that the mandate of bringing about a different kind of food support was a perfect fit.

In his spare time, you’ll find Ash glued to his “awesome daughter”, aged 4 years old.

In 1981, at age 10, Canh and his brother escaped Vietnam by boat with 21 others.  They were part of the nearly 800,000 Vietnamese who fled after the Vietnam War ended in 1975, to escape economic hardship.

After an 11-day journey on the South China Sea during which they quickly ran out of food and fuel, Canh reached Macau and lived in an UNHCR-operated refugee camp for 19 months.  Canh arrived in Canada in December 1982 after being sponsored by a family in Owen Sound.

Canh has a clear understanding of the need to help those with food insecurity, after experiencing hunger himself.

Canh graduated from the University of Windsor with a BA in Communication Studies, and today, is the owner of a manufacturing business that supplies the outdoor furniture industry.

Geoff joined the Office of Gift Planning at the University of Toronto in 2000 to administer complex planned gifts, particularly gifts of publicly listed securities and bequests from estates and trusts.   Now having been in the role for 23 years, Geoff has become a leading national expert in this area from the charitable organization perspective.  Geoff brings enormous knowledge about all technical and legal aspects of charitable giving in Canada.

Geoff enjoys his spare time in his family of four, especially trail hikes at their getaway place in Horseshoe Valley.

Rosemary joined the national office of Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2011, to run various development related programs and manage numerous external partnerships.  Rose now has 12 years of advanced experience which now includes her promotion to the role of Partner Relations.

Rose has seen the dire condition of food security in her locality, including how many different food support organizations exist within just her own small area.

When not doing great things for the mentoring movement in Canada, Rose enjoys time well spent with family, friends, and her dogs.

Francis is the owner and founder of Function Key Solutions based in Brantford, Ontario, providing professional computer network and IT support to a large base of corporate and individual clients.  Additionally, Francis provides pro-bono service to selected local not-for-profit organizations that he believes are needed and are well-run.

When not helping his clients, Francis enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, and camping, and he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two teenage daughters.