Leadership

Introduction of Charity Board

Governance by volunteer citizens desiring to provide life-ability opportunities for their fellow citizens is the foundation for a civil society. The following introduces the citizens who have chosen to provide their time and expertise to energize the Sionito missions.

The Board of Directors

John Hamer

John Hamer is the Pastor of Community of Christ’s downtown Toronto Congregation, established in 1891.

John Morgan

“Working with Sionito feels great because we provide housing for people who really need it, but what really grabs me is that we intentionally work to foster a community for everyone who stays with us.

Brian Shantz

As a Strategic Leader and Relationship Builder, I feel it is my civic responsibility to join with Sionito to provide housing for those unable to do so on their own.

Shaun Withrow

Shaun Withrow works for TELUS, where he has enjoyed a 14-year career and is currently the manager of a large team of systems testers.

Alfredo Zelaya

A passionate community builder. Over the past 30 years, Alfredo has served as a Principal of a private school, a full-time Ordained Minister, a Personal Care Worker with developmentally delayed adults, and as the Inter-school Sports Director for a group of private elementary schools.

Dr. Ivan Joseph

Ivan is an internationally renowned speaker, bestselling author, award-winning performance coach, in-demand consultant, prominent educator and accomplished leader.

Joe Alava

Joe welcomes conversations about how we can better serve our communities and believes that together we can do more.

Legacy Board Members

Kerry Richards

Robert Terpstra

Dar Shepherdson