Meet the Team

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

YESSEY NDYAMUHAKI

PROJECT MANAGER

Yessey Ndyamuhaki has a diverse background working to address challenges like epidemics, food shortages, and the climate crisis, with extensive experience working in Uganda, Israel, the USA, and Canada. He is currently finishing his Master of Environmental Science at Nipissing University. Yessey deeply believes that through collaborative efforts, humanity can create a better world for all; particularly in communities lacking clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education. Yessey leads our Project work with our local partners around the world. You can reach Yessey at projects@ryanswell.ca.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

 ROSEMINA NATHOO,
BOARD 
CHAIR

Occupation: Lawyer

Elected: November 2021

Elected Chair:
November 2021

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NANCY PREST,
VICE 
CHAIR

Occupation: Retired Teacher & Principal

Elected: November 2021

Elected Vice Chair:
November 2021

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DEVAN PENNELL,
TREASURER

Occupation: Vice President, Program Office at HEXO Corp.

Elected: November 2021

Elected Interim Treasurer:
November 2021

 

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SUSAN HRELJAC,
SECRETARY

Occupation: Retired Manager and Consultant, Province of Ontario

Elected: November 2021

Elected Member of Executive Committee:
November 2021

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MARK NOWELL,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Occupation: Distinguished Engineer, Cisco

Elected: November 2021

Elected Member of Executive Committee:
November 2021

 

 

 

 

 

BOARD MEMBERS

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SARAH GORE

Occupation: Executive Director and Manager, 
J.L. Richards and Associates Ltd. 

Elected: November 2021

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KEVIN ROGERS

Occupation: Project Manager

Elected: November 2021

 

 

 

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