Margaret McQuiston

Margaret McQuiston is a community development practitioner. Margaret’s career has been primarily with the Canadian government addressing First Nation’s issues including the promotion of self-governing structures, community-based development and rights protection in resource development activities. Margaret’s work has given her the opportunity to travel to and work with many aboriginal communities throughout Canada.

Margaret has a keen interest in travel and has traveled extensively throughout theworld. More recently, Margaret had the opportunity to see community development projects first hand in El Salvador, Rwanda and Uganda. Margaret is a volunteer with World Vision Canada and is currently on the Calgary Committee in Support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Margaret is originally from Toronto, Ontario and lives in Calgary, Alberta.

Rebecca Tinsely

Rebecca Tinsley is a journalist and activist. Her work has taken her to several African countries and she has a particular interest in places that have experienced genocide, notably Rwanda, Darfur and Bosnia.

She has raised money for various projects to support widows and orphans of the Rwanda genocide and is director of the Waging Peace campaign. 

Becky has been instrumental in establishing the Network 4 Africa which is currently supporting various projects in Rwanda Becky is from Toronto, Ontario and lives in London, England and Santa Barbara, California with her husband, Henry Tinsley.

Alexandra MacDonald

Alexandra MacDonald is an educator. She has worked in both the public and privateschool systems in Alberta and Ontario. Alexandra has been involved in the development and implementation of programs for students and teachers focusing on leadership, experiential learning and diversity.

She is currently Program Coordinator for Connections 25, an Alberta-based youth immersion program designed to create a better understanding of the multicultural and diverse nature of our schools and society.

Presently, Alexandra works as a teacher and school administrator and has recently taken a school group on an educational and humanitarian trip to Viet Nam. Alexandra is originally from Toronto, Ontario and lives in Calgary, Alberta.

Craig Rubie

Craig Rubie is a Certified Management Accountant and works as a financial analyst for the Canadian government. He has many years experience in the energy industry and has done volunteer work for a number of charities.

In addition to spending time with his family, Craig enjoys golf, travel and skiing.