Our Team

30 Years of Empowering People and Transforming Communities

Members of the Good Neighbours Canada Team, including our esteemed board of directors, dedicated staff and passionate volunteers, drive our mission forward through their unwavering commitment to change. Their invaluable contributions and selfless dedication shape our organization’s impact, empowering communities and transforming lives.

 

Together, we embody the spirit of compassion, fostering a brighter future for all.

Board of Directors

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Beth Zener (Chair)

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Beth Zener is a business development and social impact professional supporting FoodReach in Toronto. With expertise in digital platforms, logistics, partnerships, and social procurement, she has worked across non-profit, private, and community sectors. Beth holds a BA in Media & the Public Interest from Western University and a Pg-Cert in Sustainable Business Management from Seneca. Alongside her career, she is a tea sommelier and enjoys camping, spending time with her cat, and biking in the city.
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Justin Hu

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Justin Hu is an Assurance Manager specializing in venture capitals and crypto hedge funds at a top US accounting firm. With extensive experience serving large private companies in Canada across various industries, he is a trusted business advisor offering expertise in complex accounting, tax advice, and process improvement. Justin also possesses in-depth knowledge of highly acquisitive private-equity-owned businesses with North American operations.
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Chiran Malindi

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Chiran has 18+ years of experience in human rights, focusing on poverty alleviation, gender-based violence, and education access. Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, technology companies, researchers, policy makers, security organizations, and international governments, Chiran offers trusted guidance. Chiran advises decision makers and addresses public inquiries regarding radicalization, extremism, and hate on behalf of Public Safety Canada.

Geunwoo Ji

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Guenwoo Ji has been a committed member of the Good Neighbours Canada Board since the charity was launched in 2017. He serves as the Senior Pastor of the Antioch Korean Church in London, ON, and has worked with the Ontario Korean Pastors Association since 2000, of which he is now the President. His passion for international development extends beyond GNCA; he is also a dedicated representative of the Korean Association for Haiti Mission in Canada. Pastor Ji presently stands as the Secretary of our Board.
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Mina Choi

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Mrs. Choi, an early member of Good Neighbours, has made significant contributions to the organization's international humanitarian and development programs for over twenty years. She has worked on humanitarian responses in Pakistan and Afghanistan, community development in Kenya, and held executive management positions in Korea and Thailand. Leveraging her extensive experience in field operations and strategic management, she is now involved in expanding Good Neighbours' presence in the USA.

Staff

The Good Neighbors Canada staff  work every day to implement the projects we are presently supporting, to put plans into action, and to develop connections with our wonderful community of donors and organizational partners to support the growth of the charity.

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Hyang Cho
Executive Director

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Hyang Cho has 14+ years of experience in the humanitarian-development sector, leading successful community-oriented projects in education and social economy. As the Executive Director of Good Neighbours Canada, she empowers individuals and facilitates community transformation. Outside of work, she enjoys camping adventures with her family, sharing her passion for supporting vulnerable populations.
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Rachel Morison
Project Manager

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Rachel Morrison has worked with Good Neighbours Canada since April 2022. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario and is an active member of the Gender Equality Hub with the Ontario Council for International Cooperation, having also recently served in their Youth Policymakers Hub. In 2024, she attended the global Commission on the Status of Women hosted by UN Women. Rachel is deeply passionate about wellbeing, mental health, and empowering communities by prioritizing their voices in decision-making
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Felicia Gisondi
Project Manager

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Felicia Gisondi has 5+ years experience in sexual and reproductive health (SRHR) professional. She founded her own nonprofit organization, Sex and Self, which focuses on advancing comprehensive sex education (CSE) for youth across Canada. She has addressed SRHR issues like comprehensive sex education, female genital mutilation/cutting. She recently completed her Master of Science at McGill University and brings experience in leadership, public speaking, and advocacy for youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
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Rachel van Horik
Finance & Administrative Assistant

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Rachel joined the GNCA team in the spring of 2019 as Finance and Administrative Assistant. She has an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting. In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her daughter and fur babies, playing soccer, reading, and spending time outdoors.
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Jenny Song
Community Development Officer

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Jenny joined GNCA as a Community Development Officer in October 2022. With a background in social services and a unique perspective from her studies in Computer Science and Psychology, she is passionate about community support. Jenny is excited to leverage her skills to contribute to the growth of GNCA and work collaboratively with community members to create positive change.
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Elizabeth Francisco
Marketing Coordinator

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Elizabeth joined GNCA in Feb 2024. She has a background in digital marketing alongside experience and an education graphic design and web design. She is knowledgeable in UX design and accessible design practices for digital and print. She aims to apply her knowledge in design and marketing to further grow GNCA and assist in the success of its various campaigns.

Door-to-door Fundraising

If you see our green vests out in the streets, don't be alarmed! That's our door-to-door fundraiser team.

We are working with a door-to-door fundraising agency to broaden our reach and speak with new supporters to tell them about our work. These teams can be found all across Canada and are happy to tell you more about our campaigns and advocacies.To know if they are a legitimate Good Neighbours Canada representative, they will be wearing branded Good Neighbours Canada vests and IDs, as seen in the photo.

 

We collect information from a secure device and verify payment information via secure telephone calls. Sensitive information will not be shared with any other agencies or organizations.

 

If you have questions about their work or want to verify if your canvasser is a legitimate partner of Good Neighbours Canada, please call 1-855-674-0050 Mon-Fri 3pm – 8pm.

Our door-to-door team wearing green vests with the Good Neighbours logo