Meet Free Geek Toronto’s Amazing Team of Board Members
We’re board members and super-volunteers tirelessly dedicated to helping provide access to computers and the internet in Toronto through secure, ethical electronics recycling and community advocacy. Our mission is to promote social & economic justice!
Michelle is a public policy professional with experience in organizational design and change management. She is passionate about social enterprise and its potential to drive social and environmental impact.
Kara is a senior leader championing digital transformation in the financial services sector. She is a long-time technology enthusiast and an advocate and organizer for her local community in Toronto.
Craig is an advocate for building livable, inclusive, and resilient communities, and has worked on pressing public policy issues through roles in government, not-for-profit organizations, and the private sector.
Natalie has been involved in both private sector and non-profit organizations, building teams and activating communities to drive growth for a social purpose.
Thomas is an independent researcher and policy consultant. He works with innovation-focused organizations to help them leverage policy and partnerships to build an inclusive economy in Canada.
Will has a background in journalism and marketing/communications and has worked with various start-ups and tech companies in Toronto. He is passionate about digital privacy and the right to repair.
Shannon is a strategic thinker passionate about working across sectors and bringing diverse perspectives together to create shared value. She works at a micro-finance organization that provides loans to newcomers, has held roles in healthcare and city-building not-for-profits, and is an accomplished fundraiser.
Eddie is a risk and data governance professional within the financial services industry. He is passionate about fostering digital access and inclusivity and helping non-profits drive transformational change within their communities.
Benjamin is a researcher in optimization and industrial engineering and has worked in healthcare and education. He is passionate about digital inclusion, waste reduction, and building a more caring and sustainable future.
With over a decade of experience working in the non-profit sector, Ryan brings his interests in capacity building, fostering a DIY/hacker/maker ethos, environmental stewardship, and building technological resiliency for equity-seeking communities to Free Geek Toronto.