Our People

CEO

Head of Policy and Advocacy

Head of Communications and Brand

Interim Head of Communications and Brand

Associate Director, Philanthropy

Donor Services and Data Administrator

Manager of Philanthropy 

Manager, Annual Giving

Director, International Programs

Business Development Manager

Head of Program Management

Project Officer

Business Development and Partnerships Manager

Business Development and Partnerships Manager

Director of Finance and Administration

Project Accountant

Bookkeeper

Operations Coordinator

Martin's career began as an engineering procurement officer with Government of Canada's Supply and Services department. He has held executive roles at Allen Vanguard, Cubic Field Services Canada, and was VP of Strategy and Business Development at DRS Technologies Canada. He is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario. In 1987-88, he volunteered in Papua New Guinea building infrastructure for the local Department of Health.

Ashley is an Executive Advisor, Knowledge Systems and Participatory Science, in the Office of the Chief Scientist Alberta Environment and Parks. She holds a chemical engineering degree from McGill  and an environmental engineering master's from the Technical University of Denmark. Ashley has worked in Europe and Canada on Environmental Management Systems and has led emergency and development WASH programming in Africa and Asia.

Carol-Anne began her career in Deloitte in South Africa and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. She serves as a finance and operations executive, providing interim CFO services. Carol-Anne has held finance leadership roles in organizations including Intellectual Property Ontario, War Child Canada, McCarthy Tetrault & Plan International Canada. She is a proven change leader , leading organizational transformations and cultural change initiatives. 

Diana joined BC Hydro in 2021, and holds nearly two decades of electricity industry experience in Western Canada’s regulated and competitive electricity marketplaces. She holds a Bachelor of Sociology from Simon Fraser University and a corporate governance designation from the Institute of Governance Professionals. Before joining BC Hydro, Diana served as VP, Public Affairs & Sustainability with ENMAX Corporation.

Garvey is an impact investor and advisor to organizations focusing on bringing innovation and technologies to the bottom of the wealth pyramid. Garvey is passionate about sanitation and menstrual health, primarily as the driver to ensure girls receive education and women can participate economically. In recognition for the impact of her work , she was selected as a ‘Champion for Diversity’ by UNAC and as one of Hong Kong’s “Women of Hope” by SCMP. 

Indra is an engineer with over 30 years’ experience in water and wastewater systems.  Indra has worked with Municipal and First Nations communities to support the development and implementation of safe, accessible, and sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure.  She was previously a Board Director with Water for People in Denver and Chair of Water for People Canada. 

John was the President and CEO of News Media Canada, advocating on public policy issues and leading research and marketing. As a lawyer he has held senior political roles and is experienced in public affairs consulting. John sits on several boards, including United Way of Toronto, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Harbourfront Centre, and Solus Trust Company. He is a former Chair of Casey House Hospice and Vice Chair of St. Joseph’s Health Centre.

Max is a lawyer with the government of Canada with significant experience in rights litigation and policy development. Having worked both as a political staffer and a public servant Max brings a broad understanding of government to his work with WaterAid and a strong appreciation for how public policy is formed and implemented.  

Palash Sanyal is the principal of Governing Water Inc., and he focuses on raising awareness of water security at the board level. He serves on several boards, including WaterAid Canada, and contributes to advancing governance and strategic initiatives in the water sector. Palash holds master's degrees in Engineering, Economics, and Water Security.

Sylvain is a former Chief Financial Officer of the International Development Research Centre with  executive experience nationally and internationally. He worked in governance of non-profits,  focused on risk management. As an engineer, Sylvain specialized in Geo-technique, consulting on mine waste management and water protection. Now retired, he volunteers on non-profit boards and researches about his family's history and ancestral village.  

Trent is an experienced executive, having served in senior legal, governance, and operations roles with organizations working on sustainable development for 20+ years. A lawyer by training, Trent spent the early part of his career in progressively responsible legal roles at Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC). He became Corporate Secretary and General Counsel to IDRC in 2012.  

Dr. Phil is an international development expert and has travelled to over 150 countries. With extensive experience in relief operations, psychosocial support, gender-based violence prevention, and sustainable community development, he has dedicated his life to addressing global challenges through innovative and people-centred solutions.  He has worked for the UN and numerous INGOS and now runs his own consulting firm, The Grants House.