Each of us arrived on this team in different ways - yet the motive was the same. We all wanted to do something with purpose – something we could really be proud of. Some of us worked for companies that gave us jobs – but they were jobs that didn’t bring us personal fulfillment – the jobs didn’t challenge us to truly make a difference. Some of us were intrigued by the idea that business could give back – but didn’t know where to find that. We all felt like we had more to offer – so, we thought long and hard about what would make us truly happy and fulfilled. We united around the concept of social innovation; innovation that’s focused on making the world a better place. Why is this so great? You get to think, lead, do things differently and simultaneously make a positive impact in the world.
We hope to look back one day and say that we created “the perfect company” - for us and for the planet - and that our company and the people in it helped make the world a better place.
Favourite saying: “We’re gonna crush it.”
How others describe me: Eternal optimist. There is good in everyone. And I talk really fast with my hands.
Favourite song: It’s a Beautiful Day, U2
Background: 14 years of entrepreneurial experience in business development, sales management and operations.
Volunteering & Donor History: Leader Impact. World Vision. PLAN.
Better The World: Mark_Bachman, Twitter: @mcbach
Favourite saying: “And that's my story...”
What others say about me: She gets to go to all the fancy parties to hang out with the stars.
Hobbies: Basketball. Refereeing. Lacrosse. Baking wedding cakes.
Background: An accomplished fundraiser, not-for-profit executive and volunteer, with over 14 years in the industry.
Volunteering & Donor History: WWF. CANFAR. Doctors Without Borders. Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Free The Children. ACT. MS Society.
Better The World: Elissa15, Twitter: @beckett15
Favourite saying: “Dude, let's get it done, man!”
How others describe me: Don't try to explain it to him. Draw it on a whiteboard.
In My Better World: Everyone is given a chance to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives supported by education.
Background: Marketing, sales and business development in the technology sector.
Volunteering & Donor History: Plan. World Vision. UNICEF. Red Cross.
Better The World: scroth, Twitter: @scroth
Favourite saying: “Riiiiight. No, seriously.”
How others describe me: He does computer stuff or something like that. Tech support, right?
Favourite song: Like spinning plates, Radiohead. Best description of modern-day life.
Background: Computer science, graphic design, and web app development since 1996.
Volunteering & Donor History: Heart & Stroke. Covenant House.
Better The World: njwlnet, Twitter: @njwlnet
Favourite saying: “No problem...”
How others describe me: Debits. Credits. Cash money.
In My Better World: Children can find medical solutions to their ills and our businesses operate for a sustainable future.
Favourite Song: What is and What Should Never Be.
Background: 12 years of strategic financial planning experience.
Volunteering & Donor History: Sick Kids Foundation. Jessica’s Footprint. Coaching.
Better The World: KenRowbotham, Twitter: @kenrowbotham
Favourite saying: “Sure I can do that!”
What others say about me: No idea where he's from, but he just showed up one day and solves all of our problems!
Hobbies: Volunteering.
Favourite Song: You Raise Me Up
Background: A student of finance and life in general.
Volunteering & Donor History: Everywhere he goes.
Better The World: sakinfire, Twitter: @winston_ly
Favourite saying: “Fine by me.”
How others describe me: Always busy, always smiling, always on an airplane. And klutzy, I almost forgot klutzy…
In My Better World: Every child has a safe and loving home, never goes hungry, is healthy, and gets an education.
Background: Communications, specializing in intercultural communications with 10+ years of international work experience.
Volunteering & Donor History: Families for Children, an orphanage in Bangladesh where I go and visit my kids as often as I can!
Better The World: Kristen, Twitter: @kristeniskadu
Favourite saying: “Anything is possible”
How others describe me: Dedicated. Detail oriented. Takes on challenges.
Favourite song: The Birdman, Our Lady Peace
Background: 10+ years of web and software development experience including 2 years instructing at McMaster University.
Volunteering & Donor History: UNICEF. SickKids. Heart & Stroke.
Better The World: jason_hamiltonm, Twitter: @jason_hamiltonm
Favourite saying: “There is always a solution!”
How others describe me: Does she ever take a break?
Hobbies: Street Self Defense Instructor, dance teacher/choreographer.
Background: Currently BBA student at the Schulich School of Business.
Volunteering & Donor History: Yellow Brick House, Step by Step, other Schulich charity fund raising events.
Better The World: Sketchgirl
Favorite saying: Yes We Can
How others describe me: Always needs to get it right.
Favorite movies: Breakfast Club, Only You, Malcolm X.
In my better the world: People look past the outer, live peacefully and without judgment.
Background: Ten years of teaching children from all different backgrounds and recent public relations graduate.
Volunteering History: Muslim Youth of North America and Mentored children with special needs.
Hobbies: Basket Ball, Reading, Long Drives.
Better The World: Sara, Twitter: @sararangooni
Favourite saying: “I fear not the man who practices 9999 kicks, I fear the man who practices one kick 9999 times”
How others describe me: I have a good sense of humor.
Interests: Travel, movies, soccer.
In My Better World: Everyone has a job, a shelter and a family.
Background: Recent graduate of University of Toronto, with concentration in CS
Volunteering History: United Vietnamese Students Association of Ontario, University College Students Alumni Association
Better The World: Better The World: trivektor, Twitter: @trivektor
Favourite saying: "Yeah right. That's craaaaaazzzzyyyy!"
How others describe me: Fun, outgoing, chilled out... perhaps a little too chilled out. And the guy who has over 1000 Facebook friends.
Favourite song: In Your Honor, Foo Fighters
Hobbies: Team sports, photography, travelling... lots and lots of travelling.
Background: Telecommunications and technology background, but recently switched mid-career to environmental and international development research
Volunteering and Donor History: United Way, Yee Hong Centre, Oxfam, Amnesty International
Better The World: Better The World: wongoz, Twitter: @wongoz
Favourite saying: “I dig it.”
How others describe me: Both easy-going and a perfectionist… if that’s possible.
Favourite song: Wake Up by Arcade Fire
Interests: Travel, music, fashion
In My Better World: More people and companies will make solving social issues a top priority in their daily lives.
Background: Recent graduate of Babson College, with concentrations in Global Business Management and Global & Regional Studies
Volunteering History: Humane Society of United States
Better The World:violetcc, Twitter: @c8church
Favourite saying: “So it goes.”
How others describe me: Thinks too much. Gets really excited about new ideas.
Favourite song: Jigsaw falling into place, Radiohead.
Background: Volunteer for Amnesty International Toronto Organization, finishing MSc from Swansea University, UK in Development & Human Rights.
Volunteering & Donor History: Amnesty International, British Humanist Association, Trickle Up.
In My Better World: Human rights are realized and protected for all and countries develop according to the desires of their people. And chocolate is free.
Twitter: @SaresE
Favourite saying: “Make it work”
How others describe me: Loud. VERY LOUD.
Favourite movie: Pirates of the Caribbean, Milena.
Background: Recent graduate from the Schulich School of Business with an iBBA degree.
Volunteering & Donor History: One Family Fund, United Way, ChildSafe Cambodia, Elephant Nature Park
Better The World: dgenkin09
Favourite saying: "Deserve has nothing to do with it."
How others describe me: I'm a good listener, always there to help and wise beyond my years.
Favourite movie: Into the Wild
Interests: History, Poker, Numismatics, Traveling and Food
Background: International Business
Volunteering & Donor History: United Way, Ride for Heart, Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, etc
Favourite saying: "That's rad!"
How others describe me: Intense, extreme and a little nuts.
Interests: Road trips, language learning, percussion, board-sports
Background: Associate Youtube Spain, International Business at Carleton
Volunteering History: Ride for Refugees, Local Soup Kitchen, Amnesty International, Students in Free Enterprise
Better the World: Benji , Twitter: @benjiloney
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