Meet Our Team
Helping Fuel Global Impact
Our Canadian Team
Byoung Cho
VP of Philanthropy
Email Byoung
cell: (647) 374-0548
tf: 1.800.883.7697 x300
Byoung Cho
VP of Philanthropy
Dave Hunt
VP of International Operations
Email Dave
647-374-0547
Dave Hunt
VP of International Operations
Diane Holder
Donor Database Coordinator
Email Diane
647-374-0542
Diane Holder
Donor Database Coordinator
Pratima Kafle
Donor Engagement Coordinator
Email Pratima
647-374-0546
Pratima Kafle
Donor Engagement Coordinator
Jennifer, CPA, CGA, is Chief Business Officer at Hyper Hippo Entertainment, an award-winning mobile game studio dedicated to making entertainment that has a positive impact on the world. In her role at Hyper Hippo, she brings critical thinking, business expertise, risk analysis and exceptional people-centred processes to everything the company does. Jennifer and her husband, Clint, have two young adult daughters and reside in Kelowna, BC. Jennifer.
Jennifer can be reached at chair@partnersinternational.ca
Jennifer Kilback
Board Chair
Ann brings a wealth of experience as a global strategist, planner, speaker and trainer in conference planning and project management for over 25 years. Her passion for integrating innovative and collaborative ideas into conferences, projects and strategic planning provides the next step for organizations locally and globally, to build a more hope-filled future.
Ann Chow
Vice Chair
Matthew (CFA, LLM) is currently the Chief Compliance Officer for the Nasdaq Canadian Stock Exchange, responsible for the exchange’s regulatory and governance programs. With over 20 years experience in the financial services industry and five years experience as a corporate secretary, Matthew brings expertise in governance, law, regulation and compliance. Matthew is originally from Halifax and resides in Toronto.
Matthew Thompson
Board Secretary
Frances works at McLean & Company, where she partners with HR leaders by providing evidence-based solutions to human resource challenges. Prior to this, Frances served for many years with the Alliance in Canada as part of their Global Ministries team and more recently, as Director of Leader Development. She has also served on staff at her local church. Frances studied Business and Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University and is certified as a Birkman coach. She lives in the Greater Toronto Area with her husband and two children.
Frances Choi
Director
Laurie George Busuttil is the owner of Onesimus & Associates, a consulting firm working with nonprofits around the world to develop good governance practices. A retired Professor of Business, she taught management, marketing and not-for-profit management courses, following a 30-year career in industry and the not-for-profit sectors. She holds an MBA from McMaster University and an MTS from McMaster Divinity College.
Laurie George Busuttil
Director
Peggy is a semi-retired Certified Executive Coach and former psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience in the areas of helping people and organizations navigate individual and organizational change. These days, she provides leadership support to nonprofit organizations and her local church.
Peggy Grall
Director
Michel is a versatile businessman with vast experience in international business. Michel has over 20 years of experience in various fields, including Sales, Marketing and General Management. In that time, he has worked for a number of large international companies, like Procter & Gamble and L’Oreal, where he most recently led NYX Cosmetics in California. As President of ALDO Group International (AGI), he oversees the development of franchised stores in over 100 countries around the world.
Michel Fahmy
Director
Ric serves as Senior Associate Pastor at Mission Creek Alliance in Kelowna, B.C. He served 23 years in various international ministries with the Alliance of Canada, including serving as a missionary in Venezuela, regional director for the Alliance mission in Latin America, and in the national office of the C&MA. He also has been a sessional instructor in missionology at Ambrose University and Seminary in Calgary. Ric and his wife, Ruth-Anne, have two married adult children.
Ric Gilbertson
Director
Stone is the CEO of Lucullus Bakery. He has experience in the food industry and handles quality control, marketing, and franchisee relations.
Stone has been on multiple short-term mission trips across underdeveloped parts of Southeast Asia. He is passionate about charitable work that makes meaningful contributions to those in need. He is also a director at MRVCBA (Markham Richmond Hill Vaughan Chinese Business Association). Stone studied Linguistics and Renaissance Studies at UofT.
Stone Yu
Director
We Believe in the Power of Prayer
Join us in prayer for the persecuted church, unreached people groups and those in need. When you become a Prayer Partner, you'll receive a monthly prayer prompt for a people group or nation. We want to equip you to pray meaningfully for our global neighbours and indigenous ministry partners. Together, we'll pray that peace, provision, hope and salvation reach the lost.