The Ryan’s Well team consists of a passionate volunteer Board of Directors, Staff, Advisers, and Regional Partners who share Ryan’s belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. They provide a broad range of skills and insights, as well as a shared commitment to making the world a better place by delivering safe water, sanitation services, and WASH training to those in need.
Staff

RYAN HRELJAC
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ryan is the founder of Ryan’s Well Foundation and has been fundraising for clean water projects since the age of six. He attended the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and graduated in 2014 with a Double Major in International Development Studies and Political Science. Now as the Executive Director, Ryan is determined to reach his goal of solving the world’s water problems by providing access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene education in the poorest regions of developing countries. He is happy to continue to help spread the Ryan’s Well message of how you can make a difference at any age. You can reach Ryan at ryan@ryanswell.ca.

KEELY NOILES
PROJECT MANAGER
Keely joined the Ryan’s Well team in 2018, and has been in the Project role since January 2019. For over a decade, she’s followed her passion to advocate for the under-served, and bridge the gap between developed and developing nations. An avid photographer and lover of travel, Keely has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Memorial University, with a focus in International Development studies, Water Resource Management and a minor in French. You can reach Keely at keely@ryanswell.ca.

CONNIE JENSEN
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Originally a neighbour of the Hreljacs’, Connie Jensen began her career with Ryan’s Well as a volunteer. Now the Administrative Officer for 10+ years, Connie aids with general inquiries, fields donations, and offers incredible support to the rest of the Ryan’s Well team. If you ever need a question answered, Connie would be happy to help you! You can reach Connie at info@ryanswell.ca.

SUSAN MACKIE
COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATOR
Susie is thrilled to return to the Ryan’s Well team, having worked for the Foundation in 2013-2014. She holds certificates in both Public Relations and Social Media Management from the University of Toronto and Carleton University in Ottawa. Susie is excited to share the many positive messages of Ryan’s Well on a variety of platforms. You can feel free to contact Susie at communications@ryanswell.ca
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
SUSAN HRELJAC, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Occupation: Retired Manager and Consultant, Province of Ontario
Elected: November 2021
Elected Member of Executive Committee:
November 2021
BOARD MEMBERS