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Matt Allen
Campus MinisterDalhousie 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 MinisterUniversity of Alberta
Staff since: September 2014 Melissa offers radical hospitality to international students. In the process she invites them to explore who Jesus is and become his disciples. She loves how as […]
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Melody Chook Reid
Campus DirectorEastern 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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Michelle Jenkins
Board of Directors Vice-Chair
Nate Rempel
Program DirectorPioneer 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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Nathan Thompson
Director of Communications and MarketingNational Resource Team
Staff since: January 2011 Nathan helps lead a team of communicators who work with staff and students across Canada to share stories of how God is at work. He and […]
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Neil Steward
Executive DirectorInterVarsity Pioneer Camp Manitoba
Staff since: March 2012 Neil works with the year-round team to train and prepare staff and volunteers to serve campers and guests. Through serving, young people are invited to draw […]
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Nicola (Nicky) Laxton-Ward
Campus DirectorGTA
As a Staff Director I empower and develop strong Campus Staff who encourage and build up high school students in faith, leadership and love. Please contact me if you want […]
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Nigel Pollock
PresidentNational Resource Team
With 30 years of student ministry experience around the world, Nigel is passionate about relating faith to culture, applying the Bible to the whole of life and encouraging students to […]
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Nyssa Clements
Campus MinisterBritish Columbia
Staff since: February 2011 Nyssa walks alongside undergraduate students as they grow in faith through studying scripture, praying together, and by sharing the love of Jesus on campus. Her passion […]
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Patricia (Tricia) Pearring Chen
CoachNational Resource Team
Staff Since: July 2021. Tricia spent 15 years doing missions works in East Asia, and as a student, she studied Intercultural Studies. She enjoys reading a good book and getting […]
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Patrick Palmer
Campus MinisterUniversity of New Brunswick Fredericton, St. Thomas University
Staff since: September 2019 Patrick walks with students as they grow during their university years. He guides them to deepen their faith in Jesus while developing soft skills and growing […]
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Peter Dearborn
Generation to Generation and Development DirectorInterVarsity Pioneer Camp Manitoba
Staff since: May 1990 Pete oversees renovations and new building projects to prepare the site for the next generation of campers and staff. He has a wealth of experience including […]
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Peter Ott
National Director of Campus MinistryStaff since: December 2002 Peter began his involvement with InterVarsity as a university student where he had a profound encounter with God that changed the trajectory of his life. He […]
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Priya Chinta
Board of Directors
Puiwing Wong
Board of Directors Chair
Rachael Hildebrandt
Program DirectorInterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Spruce Woods
Staff since: November 2015 Rachael has the privilege of leading the spring staff team and year-round volunteers through discipleship, teaching and day-to-day direction. She also oversees the barn and takes […]
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Rachel Fyfe
Campus MinisterUniversity of Saskatchewan
Rachel loves working with students and building a community where people feel at home. She works with undergraduate students, both Canadian and International students. She loves to study scripture and […]
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Rachel Schmidt
Special Programs Director & Lodge Summer Director, PCAInterVarsity Pioneer Camp Alberta
Rachel supports volunteers and seasonal staff as they adventure with kids at summer camp. She previously managed year-round programs and rentals. She loves helping young people find a place where […]
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Rachelle Low
Campus DirectorUniversity of Saskatchewan
On staff since: September 2011 Rachelle stewards InterVarsity’s vision in Saskatchewan by developing, equipping and empowering staff and students to be faithful followers of Jesus. She loves witnessing transformation in […]
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