Meet Our Team
Since 2011, Ethelo’s mission has been to empower decision-makers and community members to make better decisions together. We believe that true change lies within equitable, meaningful and accessible community engagement.
Meet our team of passionate individuals who get up every morning to work towards a more sustainable, equitable society.
Why We're Proud to be a Certified B Corporation
Our Team
John Richardson
CEO
John is a mathematician, lawyer, entrepreneur and the inventor of the Ethelo technology.
Laura Williams
Senior Software Developer
Laura is a software engineer and expert in crowd-sourcing platforms.
Ben West
Co-Director eDemocracy Network and Carbon Budget
Ben is a climate leader and the Executive Director of eDemocracy Network.
Tarah Stafford
Co-Director eDemocracy Network and Carbon Budget
Tarah specializes in finding custom tailored and innovative solutions to effectively engage, educate and inspire people.
Andrea De Ascó Cortés
Head of Marketing
Andrea is a passionate marketer dedicated to providing the best engagement tips, tools and resources.
Bradley Roulston
Partnership Development
Go getter, community builder, and direct sales for Ethelo.
Katharina Voss
Communications & Community Outreach Consultant
Katharina is a communications specialist who designs creative and effective multi-media campaigns.
Dan Hathway
Professional Services
Dan is an experienced management consultant that provides operational support to clients.
Gabriela Grant
Senior Software Developer
Gabriela is a full-stack developer with a passion for problem-solving.
Vatsal Chauhan
Front-End Developer
Vatsal is a software developer specializing in both front-end and back-end.
Aileen Gatdula
QA Tester
Aileen is a QA analyst specializing in exploratory testing.
Ahmed Lelamo
Fulfillment Specialist
“Humanity has infinite potential for good and can realize it if we work together.”
Saad Sabb
Fulfillment Specialist
Saad manages fulfillment procedures, helping clients in building consultations.
Hilary Kilgour
Board Member
Hilary is known for her leadership in scaling global organizations that offer disruptive systems level solutions.
Vickie Cammack
Board Chair
Vickie is a member of the Order of Canada and founder of several social enterprises.
Craig Scott
Board Secretary
Craig is a professor at Osgoode Hall Law School and former Member of Parliament.
Sean Melrose
Board Treasurer
Sean is a certified financial manager and social venture fund investor.
Elan Appel
Lead Designer
Elan is a digital marketer with a background in communications, publishing and graphic design.
Sean Melrose
Board Treasurer
Sean is a certified financial manager and social venture fund investor.
Hilary Kilgour
Board Member
Hilary is known for her leadership in scaling global organizations that offer disruptive systems level solutions.
Erin DeGroote
WordPress Developer
Erin is a Front-End developer with a special love for PHP, photography and design.
Colin Payne
Content Manager
Colin is an experienced content marketing professional who loves to tell great stories.