Meet Our People

Karra Busse

National High School Staff

Karra has a passion for raising up the next generation to seek God’s face, steward His giftings, and love His Bride. Karra has joined InterVarsity as part of our National […]

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Katharine “Delo” Beaven

Adventure Camp & Family Camp Director
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario

Staff since: February 2012 Katharine provides a fun space where kids can engage with their Heavenly Father and his creation. She disciples young people to grow in their faith as […]

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Katie Mentzer

National Director of Volunteers
National Resource Centre

Staff since: August 2009 Katie came from InterVarsity USA in 2020. She helps community members, teachers and churches serve with InterVarsity in the GTA. She also resources and encourages undergraduate […]

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Katlyn Lim

Campus Minister
University of Calgary

Staff Candidate since: November 2023

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Kevin and Cynthia Perry

Executive Directors
InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Halkirk

Kevin & Cynthia co-direct the Halkirk Circle Square Ranch, having been involved there since 1999. They live on the camp property and are raising their family there. Together, they have […]

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Kevin Livingston

Board of Directors

Kiara Fehr

Campus Minister
University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon)

Staff since: September 2018 Kiara walks alongside students throughout their time in university, empowering and encouraging them in their faith. She studied studio art and education. She loves contributing to […]

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Kim Nguyen-Stone

Director of Inter-Cultural Growth and Engagement (People and Culture)
National Resource Team

Staff since: December 2009 Kim’s InterVarsity journey began in 2004 during her student days at the University of Alberta, where her faith was ignited by studying Scripture with an Asian-Canadian […]

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Laurie Robb

Manager of Administration
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario

As a Camp Staff I seek to encourage and build up children in faith, leadership and love. Please contact me if you want to know more about the ministry of […]

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LeaAnne Zielonko

Girls Camp Director
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario

Staff since: 2017 LeaAnne sets the stage for crazy fun, creativity, safety, life-long friendships, caring community, sharing the gospel, discipling campers and staff. She makes sure campers have one of […]

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Lisa Shen

CFO, Director of Finance & Accounting
National Resource Team

Staff Since: September 2021. Lisa is passionate about her faith and helping young people discover and follow Jesus. A senior finance professional with nearly 25 years of experience in the […]

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Lyle Stein

Board of Directors

Madaline (Besharah) Deagle

Horsemanship Director
InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Halkirk

Staff since: June 2018 As a Camp Staff I seek to encourage and build up children in faith, leadership and love. Please contact me if you want to know more […]

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Martin Wightman

Board of Directors

Mary Howard

Campus Minister
University of Ottawa

Mary wants to see students come to know Jesus and live undivided lives for Him. She is passionate about discipleship, community, and justice, and the transforming power of the Holy […]

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Maryann Gibson

Campus Minister
University of Regina

Maryann works with students in Saskatchewan at her alma mater. She is passionate about students coming to know who Jesus is for themselves. She is also passionate about students finding […]

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Matt Allen

Campus Minister
Dalhousie University

Matthew creates space for students to ask questions about God and explore what it looks like to have a personal relationship with him. He encourages students to dive into Scripture […]

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Melissa Chettle

Campus Minister
University of Alberta

Staff since: September 2014 Melissa ministers to Graduate Students and Faculty at the University of Alberta. She is passionate about students encountering Jesus in tangible and personal ways. Having had […]

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Melody Chook Reid

Campus Director
Eastern Ontario

Staff since: September 2008 Melody comes alongside students and staff to encourage them to hear from God, follow his prompting, and be faithful witnesses on campus and in their neighbourhoods. […]

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Nate Rempel

Program Director
Pioneer Camp Manitoba

Staff since: January 2020 Nate organizes the summer program for Pioneer Camp Manitoba. He also works with summer staff throughout the year, creating community and opportunities for discipleship. He is […]

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