Meet Our People
John Page
Board of Directors
Joseph Lanigan
Operations ManagerInterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
Staff since: September 2017 (volunteer since 2013) Joe maintains the Ranch facilities and works on building projects, so that campers and guests can have fun, stay safe and encounter Jesus. […]
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Josephine Tam
High School MinisterCalgary High Schools
Josephine works with high school ministry to help them discover Jesus and begin their walk with Him. She loves growing in friendship with students and seeing them come to know […]
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Joshua Chu
Director of Ministry Acceleration and PartnershipNational Resource Team
Staff since: June 2011 Josh works to honour the many ways that God calls people to partner in the development of the next generation of kingdom-of-God leaders. He studied theology […]
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Julie Linden
Strategic Programs and Risk ManagerNational Resource Team
Staff since: 1995 Julie organizes and supports national events and programs, including missions and Urbana. She puts her organizational skills to work to further the mission of Jesus. She loves […]
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Justin Yuen
Ministry Partnerships Coach & Database CoordinatorNational Resource Team
Staff since: September 2010 Justin coaches interns and staff to develop robust technical, emotional and spiritual foundations for their ministry partnership teams. Strong partnerships allow those on the frontlines to […]
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Karen Fletcher
Associate Director, Spiritual Formation and PrayerNational Resource Team
Staff Candidate since: May 2021 Karen prays for and offers spiritual resources to InterVarsity staff. She helps them live lives centered in God’s unconditional love for them, embracing their identity […]
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Karra Busse
National High School StaffKarra 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 DirectorInterVarsity 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 VolunteersNational 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 MinisterUniversity of Calgary
Staff Candidate since: November 2023
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Kevin and Cynthia Perry
Executive DirectorsInterVarsity 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
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 AdministrationInterVarsity 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 DirectorInterVarsity 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
CFONational 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
Martin Wightman
Board of Directors
Mary Howard
Campus MinisterUniversity 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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