COMMUNITY RESEARCHERS TEAM
Diverse leadership shaping careers and communities
ANDREW HEWITT
President
Andrew is highly experienced in program and project management across diverse fields, including cloud technologies, data analytics, finance and multimedia. He has completed a Statistics and Data Science program with MIT and is now an MBA candidate at the Edinburgh School of Business. He is deeply committed to supporting the community and assisting young professionals in building their careers. Andrew collaborates closely with the Executive Director to conceptualise new initiatives and lead implementation.
KYLIE MCGOURAN
Vice president
Kylie is currently completing post-secondary studies in community and International development. Since a young age, she has been passionate about access to education and opportunities for youth and women. Kylie is constantly searching for research initiatives which can benefit communities within Canada and around the world.
KAREN REYES
Secretary
After studying International Affairs in El Salvador, Karen emigrated to Canada in her early 20s. Shortly upon arrival, she completed graduate work, found success in business, and volunteered for numerous organizations and causes. Karen is committed to making a difference for youth and immigrants. She has visited more nations than anyone on our team.
MARK HOLYOME
Treasurer
With a solid educational background in business, fine arts, and design, Mark has operated a successful creative design firm for more than a decade. He maintains a work-life balance serving clients from his home studio while raising his two daughters. Mark is also an award-winning sculptor and long-time volunteer at his local agricultural society.
FRED NGO
Past President
Fred moved to Canada from Hong Kong in his youth, studied computer engineering at the University of Toronto, and currently runs a successful technology consulting practice. He has lived and worked in some of the world's greatest cities including Paris, Los Angeles, and Montreal. As a young adult, Fred established a swing dancing school which still operates today.
MICHAEL HARKER
Executive Director
While studying statistics and marketing in university, Michael established a specialty market research firm in his early twenties and became a leader in his field. As a part-time professor, he is committed to helping students and graduates follow their dreams and build exciting research careers. Michael is also an innovative fundraiser who likes to raise thousands of dollars for good causes on his birthday each year.