Same World Same Chance is supported by a Canadian Board created in 2010. The board members come from the Stratford area and are currently based in various cities across Canada. Each member has a background in a particular field -- including law, international development, public health, education, media and agriculture -- and brings their knowledge and skills to the project.

Please contact any board member in your field or area for more information or if you would like to get involved. 

Brent Harasym (London, ON)

[email: bharasym@uwo.ca]

I hold a Bachelor of Music from McGill University and a Masters of Arts from York University.  I am currently in my first year of Law at the University of Western Ontario.  An interest of mine is Charity and non-for profit Law particularly with arts organizations and therefore I look forward to offering legal guidance to SWSC as they move through the process of becoming a recognized Charity in Canada.

Candace Riehl (Toronto, ON)

[email: candace@sameworldsamechance.org]

I am currently living in Toronto working as a nurse on a medicine floor at Mount Sinai Hospital. I strongly believe in the values of Same World Same Chance and the sustainability of this project. I discovered my love for Africa two years ago while volunteering teaching HIV/AIDS education in Ghana. I recently spent three months in assessing the heath-care situation in the Kibombomene community. I quickly realized the urgent need for a health clinic as I cared for patients with a wide range of medical issues with limited resources.   

Cynthia Innes (Toronto, ON)

[email: cynthia.innes@gmail.com]

As a public relations consultant with Edelman Public Relations Worldwide Canada Ltd. in Toronto, I spend my days helping businesses communicate their stories effectively. Previously to Edelman, I worked in Malawi and Zambia as a communications coordinator with the international non-profit organization SIM International. I graduated from the University of Guelph-Humber with a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Studies and a Diploma in Journalism, Print and Broadcast.

Elizabeth Walkom (Thunder Bay, ON) 

[email: e_walkom@hotmail.com]

As a recent graduate of Lakehead University's Bachelor of Education, I am inspiring students to reach their full potential.  One of my goals as an educator is to encourage my students to become responsible global citizens.  Before returning to university, I was employed as an environmental co-ordinator, working with school and the community to think globally by acting locally.  I graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in History.

Jordan Brubacker (Victoria, BC)

[email: jordanmb@uvic.ca]

I am currently working on my undergrad in physical geography, environmental studies and restoration of natural systems in Victoria, BC.  At home I experiment with vegetable and fruit gardening on various scales.  Interactions between human beings and ecosystems have always fascinated me, fuelling my interest in our capacity to experience a high quality of living while maintaining the health and resilience of the natural environment.

Mike Tarr  (Ottawa, ON)

[email: tarr.mike@gmail.com]

I have a degree in political science and international development from Queen's University and am currently in Ottawa, where I work for the federal government. I enjoy studying languages, crossing cultural boundaries, and drinking too much coffee. I'm excited to be a part of the SWSC project because it's bursting at the seams with positive energy. I believe that collective, grassroots action can make a difference and that education is a great starting block.