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](/images/2024/08/12/ryanheadshot24.png)
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](/images/2024/08/12/connie24.png)
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](/images/2024/08/12/1704131807174.jpeg)
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](/images/2024/08/12/yessey24.png)
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.
![FRED](/images/2024/08/12/fred.png)
Office supervisor; RWF social media ambassador; creative director and treato connoisseur. Nap specialist.
BOARD MEMBERS
![ROSEMINA NATHOO](/images/2024/01/11/rosemina-profile.jpg)
Elected: November 2021
Elected Chair: November 2021
![NANCY PREST](/images/2024/01/11/nancy-profile-v2.jpg)
Elected: November 2021
Elected Vice Chair: November 2021
![DEVAN PENNELL](/images/2024/01/11/devan-profile.jpg)
Elected: November 2021
Elected Interim Treasurer: November 2021
![SUSAN HRELJAC](/images/2024/01/11/susanh-profile.jpg)
Elected: November 2021
Elected Member of Executive Committee: November 2021
![MARK NOWELL](/images/2024/01/11/mark-profile.jpg)
Elected: November 2021
Elected Member of Executive Committee: November 2021
![SARAH GORE](/images/2024/01/11/sarah-profile.jpg)
Elected: November 2021
![KEVIN ROGERS](/images/2024/01/11/kevin-profile.jpg)
Elected: November 2021
AMBASSADOR
![KELLYLEE EVANS](/images/2024/06/03/klegood.png)
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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