Global 180 Board

Enn Martin -

  • Global 180 Board of Directors for 11 years, currently serving in the role of Chair.
  • Bachelor of Applied Science – University of Toronto (1975)
  • Professional Engineer
  • Currently employed at Oracle Corporation, in an Enterprise Support Management role
  • Previously employed in Consulting Management/Sales positions with in Code Wireless, CGI, Oracle Corporation, Intergraph Corporation, CIBC and Canada Systems Group
  • Currently member of the Board of Portico Community Church, serving as Chair. During more than 10 years on the Board, chaired various committees including Governance and Fund-raising
  • Member of two teams to Estonia during the formative years of G180
  • Brings to Global 180 professional and business experience in projects and sales, and Board involvement for charitable organizations
  • “During the two trips to Estonia, I witnessed the tremendous response to the positive message that Global 180 brings to a youth culture that so desperately needs to hear it. I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting strategy that presents a message of hope in such a relevant manner, especially now that we are active in Canada.”

Don Ariss -

  • Global 180 Board of Directors for 8 years, serving in the roles of Vice-Chair and Governance.
  • Chartered Accountant, 1974.
  • Graduated from the University of Toronto in 1971 with Bachelor of Commerce
  • Employed with Ontario Hydro and one of its successors, namely Hydro One Inc. from August 1976 to February, 2004 (retired).  Responsibilities included: external and internal financial reporting, financial accounting policies, financial and internal controls, actuarial services and corporate taxation.
  • Employed from September 2005 to June 2008 (retired) as  Business Administrator for Master’s College and Seminary
  • Past Chair of Board of Directors for HEPCOE Credit Union, a $1.3 billion Ontario financial institution.  During 12 years on the HEOPCOE Board of Directors, served on various committees including the Executive, Human Resources, Audit and Risk Management, Finance and Governance.
  • Currently Chair of Board of Directors for Meridian Credit Union.  During 5 years on the Meridian CU Board served on various committees including Audit, Governance, Nominating and Human Resources.  Meridian CU was formed in April 2005 by the merger of HEPCOE and Niagara Credit Union. With 43 Branches in Ontario and roughly $6 billion in assets under administration, Meridian CU is the largest credit union in Ontario and fourth largest in Canada.
  • Brings to Global 180 professional and business experience in corporate finance and Board involvement.
  • “Our future depends on today’s youth.  I see Global 180 providing a unique approach to present fundamental principles and values to the coming generation of young people in a way that they can understand and be inspired to adopt as the standards for their own lives.”

Derrick Chan –

  • Global 180 Board of Directors for 4 years.
  • Graduated from Sheridan College in 1999 as a Licensed General Machinist
  • Worked at Mold-Master Ltd. in the Research and Development department from 1995 – 2003.
  • Currently working as a real estate salesperson at Re/Max Performance since 2003.
  • Brings to Global 180 a perspective of the needs in the community and has experience with assisting people getting connecting in the community.
  • “I am glad to be a part of G180, as it is an organization compelled to make positive changes in the communities which it serves.  As the youths of today face more challenges, G180 re-enforces the important values of respecting onesself  and the respect of others.”

Kate Stevens-Croft -

  • Global 180 Board of Directors for 2 years
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts – University of Toronto (2008)
  • Bachelor of Education – University of Western Ontario (2009)
  • Currently an English and History teacher at Mississauga Secondary School
  • Staff sponsor for the school’s International Club
  • Travelled with Global 180 twice each to Poland and Ukraine while a high school/university student
  • Brings to Global 180 the perspective of an educator as well as an individual involved in previous Global 180 experiences
  • “Students desperately need hope and the ability to make good decisions that will lead them to a positive future. Unfortunately, as I see every day in Canada and as I’ve experienced multiple times overseas, many students have never experienced hope or been taught how to make good decisions. I really believe G180 can help students make changes in their lives that will lead to the fulfillment of both of those needs.”

Eldon Elgie -

  • Global 180 Board of Directors for 2 years
  • Business Diploma – Fleming College 1974
  • Currently consulting in Human Resources
  • Previously worked in Human Resource roles including Barrick ( Dir Compensation)  Interbrew ( VP Compensation)  Labatts  (VP  Human Resources), Dominion Store ( Director Compensation)
  • Serves on Board for Wesley Acres,  Lifestream Iniative and Sanctus
  • “Global 180 is unique and is making a positive difference in the world of youth.”

Shane Gaglardi -

  • Global 180 Board of Directors for 7 years
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Physics (1999) from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Educations (1999) from Queen’s University.
  • Currently a science teacher at Rick Hansen Secondary School since 2003.
  • Has coached various sports teams and he currently runs the Battle of the Bands
  • Previously, worked as a Test Engineer at JDS Uniphase.
  • “Everyday I see the effects, both good and bad, that daily choices have on the lives of young people.  There desperately needs to be a vehicle through which young people can experience an education in life choices to go along with their school’s curriculum.  I truly believe that G180 can provide that vehicle.”

Calvin Howson -

  • Global 180 Board of Directors & Treasurer for 7 years
  • Theology Diploma 1977, Eastern Pentecostal Bible College
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Sociology) 1979, University of Windsor
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) 1984, University of Windsor
  • Payroll Compliance Practitioner  (current), Canadian Payroll Association
  • Employed in the non-profit sector for more than 25 years
  • Brings to Global 180 a broad experience in non-profit organizations – governance, finance & accounting, payroll, and Canada Revenue Agency compliance
  • “I am excited about the potential for Global 180, we need to impact the lives of young people to make better decisions that will affect them the rest of their lives.”

Erynne Williams -

  • Global 180 Board of Directors for 2 years.
  • Diploma in Arts and Science from Sheridan College (2005) and is currently a student at Sutherland- Chan School for Massage Therapy.
  • Has partnered with Global 180 since 2003 on several different overseas trips to Poland and Ukraine engaging youth in conversation about making better choices for their lives.
  • Brings to Global 180 the perspective of someone who has seen first hand the positive impact Global 180 has on youth in communities around the world, and the perspective of a young adult in today’s society.
  • “During my 6 trips with Global 180, I was able to see the impact of the message that Global 180 brings to youth in different communities around the world.  I believe that with the knowledge of how to make better choices, youth will begin to impact their world for the better.”

Laura Binnie –

  • Global 180 Board of Directors for 1 year, serving as Secretary
  • Office Administration, Executive diploma from Sheridan College, 2003
  • Work as an Administrative Coordinator at World Vision Canada
  • Brings to Global 180 over 10 years of administrative experience in the humanitarian sector, as well as experience in several trips in Estonia and Africa
  • “G180 empowers young people to influence their peers by living out healthy choices and sharing their stories & experiences. I’m excited to see how communities will transform in Canada and across the world, one young person at a time.”