LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER DIRECTORY

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The Executive Leadership Team

John Wenuk

John Wenuk

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

John is the co-founder and CEO for Canadians Sharing Locally and Globally Charity. John has a background in business management in residential construction and retail sales environments. John's mission is to open hearts💙 and create opportunities in India and worldwide. John has volunteered with Canadians Sharing since 2012.

Cathy WENUK

Cathy WENUK

PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Cathy is the co-founder, President and CFO for Canadians Sharing Locally and Globally Charity since 2012. Cathy is a lawyer and former judge with the Immigration and Refugee Board. She is passionate about supporting societal change in underserved communities in conjunction with the needs our charitable affiliates in India and worldwide. Cathy's mission is to open hearts💙 and create opportunities in India and worldwide.

Peter Stewart

Peter Stewart

BOARD MEMBER

Peter is a member of the board of directors at Canadians Sharing. Peter has been practicing law since 1974 and is a partner at Stewart and Stewart LLB in Calgary, Alberta. Founder of Ritam Spiritual Retreats near Cochraine, Alberta. Peter has advised on legal matters and helped tremendously to shape the vision and mission for Canadians Sharing since 2015.

Niki Rickhi

Niki Rickhi

BOARD MEMBER

Niki is a member of the board of Canadians Sharing and a Financial Officer since 2023. Niki has worked as a research coordinator for CINIM, a Calgary-based charitable research institute focused on integrative medicine. She has used her leadership skills to serve on multiple School Councils, helping to plan and fundraise for over eight years. As a long-time supporter of Canadian's Sharing, Niki has been involved with charitable programs in India for over 20 years.

Shubatha Devamanoharan

Shubatha Devamanoharan

BOARD MEMBER

Shubatha is a member of the board of Canadians Sharing since 2023. Shubtha has a background as a developmental support worker and a behavioural technician. Subatha is also a classical Indian dance production coordinator.

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Our Chief Volunteers

John Wenuk

John Wenuk

Volunteer and Graphic Coordinator

John oversees volunteer recruitment and engagement for Canadians Sharing Locally and Globally. John also coordinates media graphics and productions and social media. John's vision is to build safe, inclusive, engaged and empowered communities through impactful initiatives that respect the needs of our international charitable colleagues

Michael Le Febvre

Michael Le Febvre

Chief Security Officer

Michael is responsible for organizational security at Canadians Sharing. Michael works as a Network Security Analyst, Team Leader, and IT Security Researcher and Practitioner. He is also a successful entrepreneur in security and analysis and thrives in solutions.

Niki Rickhi

Niki Rickhi

ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING TEAMS

Niki is a member of the board of Canadians Sharing. Niki has worked as a research coordinator for CINIM, a charitable research institute focused on integrative medicine. She has used her leadership skills to serve on multiple School Councils, helping to plan and fundraise for over eight years. As a long-time supporter of Canadian's Sharing, Niki has been involved with charitable programs in India for over 25 years.

Cathy WENUK

Cathy WENUK

Chief of Administration and Accounting

Cathy is the co-founder and President of The Board for Canadians Sharing. Cathy is also the chief of administration and accounting. Cathy is responsible for legal considerations and day to day accounting functions including tax and compliance matters.

Maria Tao

Maria Tao

Chief Strategy Officer

Maria is the chief strategy officer at Canadians Sharing. Maria provides advice on strategic directions and implementation decisions as well as IT and software implementations. Maria has a passion to transform organizations to a better future and creating enhanced dialogue through social enterprise.

Lucas Helme

Lucas Helme

Technical Team Lead

Lucas is the technical team lead and core volunteer for IT and website development

Elizabeth Stewart

Elizabeth Stewart

Administration and Accounting Teams

Elizabeth has been supporting the administration and accounting for Canadians Sharing since 2015 on a regular basis. Member of: Admin Team, Accounting Team

Peter Stewart

Peter Stewart

legal team

Peter is a member of the board of directors at Canadians Sharing. Peter has been practicing law since 1974 and is a partner at Stewart and Stewart LLB in Calgary, Alberta. Founder of Ritam Spiritual Retreats near Cochraine, Alberta. Peter has advised on legal matters and helped tremendously to shape the vision and mission for Canadians Sharing.

Shubatha Devamanoharan

Shubatha Devamanoharan

GRAPHICS AND CAMPAIGN MANAGER

Shubatha is a member of the board of Canadians Sharing since 2023. Shubatha has a background as a developmental support worker and behavioural technician. Subatha is also a classical Indian dance production coordinator and has been involved with charitable programs in India for over 25 years.

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Our Team Volunteers

Abe

Abe

Member of: Media Team, Video Team

Abe has been creating video content with Canadians Sharing. Abe is an experienced Coordinator with a demonstrated history of building brands and rebuilding businesses. Skilled in Microsoft Office, and interpersonal relations in a supervisory setting. Member of: Media Team, Video Team

Daniel Lieu

Daniel Lieu

Member of: Technical Team, Website Team

Member of: Technical Team, Website Team

Gwladys

Gwladys

Member of: Media Team

Gwladys is a uOttawa Health Science graduate from France. Gwladys is responsible for translation from English to French at Canadians Sharing. She is passionate about charity and giving back.

Subangki Velmahiban

Subangki Velmahiban

Member of: Marketing Team, Media Team, Graphics and Content Team, Social Media Team

Subangki has been providing media content and department direction for Canadians Sharing. Subangki is a 12th-grade student at All Saints High School, hoping to pursue a career in Law. Subangki is a member ofthe: Marketing Team, Media Team, Graphics and Content Team, Social Media Team

Nathalie Latham

Nathalie Latham

Member of: Environmental Team

Nathalie Latham spearheads the environmental program, Green Sakthi in Vellore South India. This program includes tree planting, reafforestation, forest maintenance, agro-forestry and education in local schools

Meera Patel

Meera Patel

Member of: Technical and Website Teams

Celebrating her passion for design + creativity, Meera specializes in brand development, digital campaigns, content creation, social media management and web design. Meera donated the design and maintence of canadianssharing.org

Canadians Sharing Locally + Globally provides medical, nutritional, educational and environmental outreach in India. As an entirely volunteer-orientated organization with no employees, every donation is invested efficiently and directly into our impactful humanitarian programs.

Abe

Abe

Coordinator at 288 Ottawa

Experienced Coordinator with a demonstrated history of building brands and rebuilding businesses. Skilled in Microsoft Office, and interpersonal relations in a supervisory setting.

Abe

Abe

Coordinator at 288 Ottawa

Experienced Coordinator with a demonstrated history of building brands and rebuilding businesses. Skilled in Microsoft Office, and interpersonal relations in a supervisory setting.