The Board

The Board of Directors are the legal authority for Hope House. A Director acts in a position of trust for Hope House’s community members, staff, volunteers and is responsible for the direction in policy and effective governance of Hope House.

To get in touch with the board, please email board@hopehouseguelph.ca

Samantha Iyere

Vice Chair

Danielle Sanagan

Chair

Gillian Cuthbert

Director

Akif Zafar

Treasurer

Jide Atilola

Director

Yinan Li

Director

Emma Hofstra

Director

Megan Primeau

Director

Chris Perlman

Director

Ardis McDonald

Director

Yvonne Thomas

Director

Wendy Rudd

Director

Committees

Strategic Planning

  • Danielle Sanagan (Chair)

  • Chris Perlman

  • Mike Weickert

Nominating & Recruitment

  • Eman Refaeh (Chair)

  • Yinan Li

  • Emma Hofstra

Fundraising

  • Jide Atilola (Chair)

  • Gord Barr

  • Sue Keuhl

  • Mike Weickert

  • Brett Robinson

Better Food Co Advisory

  • Emma Hofstra (Chair)

  • Justin Chan

  • Mike Weickert

  • Dan Baker

  • Heather Bailey

  • Allison Mitchell

  • Alex McGinn