Meet Our People

Jenny Al-Adra

General Director
Pioneer Camp Alberta

With not only growing up at Pioneer Camp Alberta, Jenny has also been a consistent leader here for most of her life, even as she pursued other vocational callings and […]

JoAnn Bennett

Administrative Assistant - Camps
National

At camp since: October 2002 JoAnn assists the VP of camping. She networks with, encourages and supports camps wherever needed. She has over 30 years of experience working in camping […]

John Gall

Operations Manager
InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Pacific

Staff since: November 2009 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 […]

Joseph Lanigan

Operations Manager
InterVarsity 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. […]

Josephine Tam

Regional Coordinator Alberta, High Schools Edmonton
Calgary 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 […]

Julie Linden

Strategic Programs and Risk Manager
National 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 […]

Justin Yuen

Ministry Partnerships Coach & Database Coordinator
National 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 […]

Karen Fletcher

Director of Spiritual Formation and Prayer
National 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Katlyn Lim

Campus Minister
University of Calgary

Staff Candidate since: November 2023

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lisa Shen

CFO
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 […]

Lyle Stein