meet the team

Dedicated to promoting social and economic justice

our Staff

Meet Free Geek Toronto’s amazing team

Our staff are tirelessly dedicated to helping provide access to computers and the internet in Toronto through secure, ethical electronics recycling and community advocacy. They are the backbone of how Free Geek Toronto is able provide volunteer and training opportunities to those looking to learn more about how technology works.

our STAFF and BOARD OF DIRECToRS

Meet Free Geek Toronto’s Staff and Board of Directors

Our Staff and Board of Directors are tirelessly dedicated to helping provide access to computers and the internet in Toronto through secure, ethical electronics recycling and community advocacy.

Shannon Townsend
President, Board of Directors

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.

Christina Linda Chan
Vice-President, Board of Directors

Christina is an architectural professional specializing in corporate real estate and the cofounder of a local community music hub.  She is passionate about sustainability and social enterprise.

Rebecca Skvorc
Treasurer, Board of Directors

Rebecca is a seasoned finance and operations executive and multi-time tech company CFO. She is excited to assist in helping make technology accessible for everyone.

Andre Deminiac
Secretary, Board of Directors

Andre is an engaged business manager with a product and operations background in the fintech space. With a passion for technology, he helps organizations develop and grow to find sustainable success.

Ben Keen
Director, Board of Directors

Ben is a seasoned corporate lawyer and partner at a leading national law firm. He works with private and public companies across various industries, including Life sciences, financial services and technology. He is passionate about environmental sustainability and inclusive communities.

Courtney Evers
Director, Board of Directors

With over 20 years of experience in frontline mental health and social services, Courtney Evers brings a unique blend of social services insight and a keen interest in technology to the board. Her thoughtful approach to integrating technology into service delivery makes her contributions vital in shaping our strategic decisions.

Michelle Silva
Director, Board of Directors

Michelle is a public affairs consultant supporting organizations across multiple industries in strategic communications and government relations. She is an experienced high-stakes communicator and has worked on sustainability mandates.

Hamad Akram
Director, Board of Directors

Hamad is an accomplished Product Manager in the tech industry and brings a wealth of experience from the data science, engineering, and consulting domains. Outside of his professional role, he actively volunteers in the non-profit community and is passionate about promoting sustainability, digital inclusion, and affordable technology.

Ryan Fukunaga
Executive Director and Ex Officio Member

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.

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