Shannon PotterChair

Shannon has served more than 25 years as a visionary, justice-oriented executive leader in not for profit environments, and brings a broad base of experience in stakeholder relations, communication, leadership development, board governance, budget management, operations and administration.

• Serving since: 2024
• Favourite Food: Braised Short Rib
• Favourite TV Show: Sports mostly!
• Favourite Pastime: Spending time with family
• Why I Serve with Global 180: I desire to devote my time and energy towards making a tangible impact, drawing on my personal and professional experience, along with my skills, education and passion.

Judy EmmersonVice-Chair

Judy is a Registered Psychotherapist and has been providing counselling for over 23 years. She is the sole proprietor of her own business, Emmerson Counselling Services. Judy loves people and considers it a privilege to walk alongside them through their struggles and empower them to become all that they were created to be. Her goal is to help people identify their strengths and for them to develop and implement strategies to overcome issues.

• Serving since: 2023
• Favourite Food: Anything West Indian (Caribbean) and spicy
• Favourite TV Show: Documentaries; nature shows; golf
• Favourite Pastime: Having deep, meaningful conversations with close friends while having a meal together
• Why I Serve with Global 180: It is an honour to serve with G180. The leaders are people of integrity and their vision and passion to see youth tap into their potential is inspiring. Their positive influence in the lives of the youth is having a ripple effect, both in the schools and community.

Calvin HowsonTreasurer

Calvin has spent over 30 years in the non-profit sector and brings to Global 180 a broad experience in non-profit organizations – governance, finance & accounting, payroll, and Canada Revenue Agency compliance.

• Serving since: 2005
• Favourite Food: Pan Fried Cod
• Favourite TV Show: Ice Road Truckers or Hi-way Thru Hell
• Favourite Pastime: Driving my sports car
• Why I Serve with Global 180: Because I thoroughly enjoy seeing the impact we have on young people. I’m completely sold on giving to the next generation - to help them become persons of integrity, content with who they are, and developing leaders for the future.

Kate Stevens-CroftSecretary

Kate is a former English and History high school teacher at Mississauga Secondary School. Kate has travelled with Global 180 twice to Poland and Ukraine. And she brings to Global 180 the perspective of an educator as well as an individual in previous Global 180 experiences.

• Serving since: 2010
• Favourite Food: Tacos
• Favourite TV Show: Don't really have one!
• Favourite Pastime: Baking
• Why I Serve with Global 180: 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.

Erynne WilliamsDirector

Erynne has partnered with Global 180 since 2003 on several different overseas trips to Poland and Ukraine engaging with youth. She 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.

• Serving since: 2010
• Favourite Food: Popcorn
• Favourite TV Show: Chicago Fire
• Favourite Pastime: Getting a massage!
• Why I Serve with Global 180: 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.

Shane GaglardiDirector

Shane is a Science teacher at Rick Hansen Secondary School. He has also coached various sports teams and currently run the Battle of the Bands. Shane also brings the unique experience as a local educator who sees the realities that youth face on a daily basis.

• Serving since: 2005
• Favourite Food: Sushi & sashimi
• Favourite TV Show: Luther
• Favourite Pastime: Playing guitar
• Why I Serve with Global 180: Every day 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.

Chris EmmonsDirector

Darcy MacCallumDirector

• Serving since: 2023
• Favourite Food: Jamaican (Jerk Chicken, Oxtail, etc.)
• Favourite TV Show: NFL Football!
• Favourite Pastime: Reading, reflecting and writing, and connecting with people over tea/coffee/lunch
• Why I Serve with Global 180: I had the honour of partnering with them from 2014-2018, and through this came to know and trust the team. I love their mission and believe the unique focus of serving middle school youth is critical--and largely missing in the sector. Besides, Eldon bought me Starbucks!