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

RYAN HRELJAC
RYAN HRELJACFOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

CONNIE JENSEN
CONNIE JENSENADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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!

SUSAN MACKIE
SUSAN MACKIECOMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATORThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

YESSEY NDYAMUHAKI
YESSEY NDYAMUHAKIPROJECT MANAGER

Yessey Ndyamuhaki brings a wealth of experience in public health, food security, and livelihoods, gained through his work in Uganda, Israel, the USA, and Canada. He holds a Master of Environmental Science (Research) from Nipissing University and is a former trainee at the University of Minnesota. Passionate about fostering collaboration to create a better world, Yessey focuses on supporting communities that lack access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education. He currently oversees project implementation in partnership with local partners worldwide. 

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FRED
FREDOFFICE CATThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Office supervisor; RWF social media ambassador; creative director and treato connoisseur. Nap specialist.

BOARD MEMBERS

 ROSEMINA NATHOO
ROSEMINA NATHOOBOARD CHAIR
Occupation: Lawyer
Elected: November 2021
Elected Chair: November 2021
NANCY PREST
NANCY PRESTVICE CHAIR
Occupation: Retired Teacher & Principal
Elected: November 2021
Elected Vice Chair: November 2021
DEVAN PENNELL
DEVAN PENNELLTREASURER
Occupation: Vice President, Program Office at HEXO Corp.
Elected: November 2021
Elected Interim Treasurer: November 2021
SUSAN HRELJAC
SUSAN HRELJACSECRETARY
Occupation: Retired Manager and Consultant, Province of Ontario
Elected: November 2021
Elected Member of Executive Committee: November 2021
MARK NOWELL
MARK NOWELLEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Occupation: Distinguished Engineer, Cisco
Elected: November 2021
Elected Member of Executive Committee: November 2021
SARAH GORE
SARAH GOREBOARD MEMBER
Occupation: Executive Director and Manager, J.L. Richards and Associates Ltd.
Elected: November 2021
KEVIN ROGERS
KEVIN ROGERSBOARD MEMBER
Occupation: Project Manager
Elected: November 2021

AMBASSADOR

KELLYLEE EVANS
KELLYLEE EVANSAMBASSADORThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kellylee Evans is a Canadian Juno-award winning international singing star. She enthralls audiences worldwide with her electric style and vocals. She is a passionate champion for clean water; with a strong emphasis on empowering women in the communities RWF serves. We are thrilled to have her as our Ambassdor - she promotes our work online and at performances. kellyleeevans.com

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