Jacqueline Way is the founder and volunteer Executive Director of 365give. She started 365give as a personal parenting project with her son Nic when he was just 3-years old. They made a commitment together to give every day for one year.  After seeing the transformative impact, it had on their lives, they knew they had to share it with others.

Jacqueline has always been driven by a desire to make a difference in the world and inspire others to do the same. Through 365give, she and Nic have made it their mission to educate and inspire and empower individuals to adopt daily giving habits, no matter how small, to improve their own lives and the world around them.

With its focus on the power of small acts of giving, 365give has grown into a thriving community of givers from all walks of life. Jacqueline and Nic are proud to be at the forefront of this movement. Jacqueline continues to work tirelessly to spread the message of daily giving and its ability to create a happier, healthier world.

Chantal was a dedicated educator for 34 years before retiring. She became involved with 365give in 2013 while serving as a School Principal. She was the first to introduce the 365give Challenge into schools as a pilot project and quickly witnessed the benefits of teaching children a daily giving habit. She is a founding Board Member and today is deeply invested in the 365give mission and vision. She continues to be excited to see the organization expand globally as more individuals recognize the value of its programs and resources. Chantal is a firm believer that developing a giving habit not only benefits the world but also enhances one’s personal happiness and well-being.

“ I believe it is our role as educators to prepare children for the future.” Lindsay is a dedicated educator who is passionate about preparing children for the future. She has taught for 15 years and believes that this role is more critical now than ever, given the challenges that students face.

She has seen the impact of the 365give Challenge firsthand in her classroom, school, and community since its implementation. The challenge has transformed her teaching by breaking down the walls of the classroom and taking learning out into the world. Lindsay has observed her students become passionately engaged and motivated as they work together towards common goals of giving in ways that are meaningful and powerful to them. The resulting sense of pride and happiness among the students is contagious and has a far-reaching impact.

Lindsay is proud to be a part of the #365give team and fully supports its mission of promoting giving habits in individuals of all ages.

Iyiola is a Senior Manager with KPMG’s Audit Practice in Vancouver. He originally hails from Nigeria and relocated to Canada from San Francisco three years ago. As a proud new father to an amazing little boy, Iyiola is inspired to be kind every day. He firmly believes that giving can make the world a better place and that spreading kindness can truly change the world.

Iyiola is thrilled to be a member of the 365give Board of Directors and is eager to continue being inspired by the team and its impact on the global community.

Pablo is a passionate writer, communicator, and serial entrepreneur. As a Global leader, he believes in the power of communication as the key to opening any door, everywhere. He joined 365give to nurture the movement based on his marketing and communication experience.

Originally from Argentina, Pablo makes the world his home, spending his time between Canada and Mexico. ¨Being part of this global movement that is changing the world based on teaching, empowering, and inspiration is a gift for my life.”

Anthoula has over 20 years’ experience in marketing and is passionate about managing fully integrated marketing campaigns and working closely with her team to create delightful customer experiences. She is strategically focused and enjoys helping others by sharing her marketing insights and expertise.

Anthoula lives and works in Toronto with her husband and two kids. She enjoys cooking, spending time with the family, and often ponders about ways to live a purpose-driven life.

Michael is a corporate lawyer practicing at Lawson Lundell LLP in Vancouver. He was motivated to join the 365give team due to the inspiring story of Founders Jacqueline and Nic. Unlike common beliefs, giving can be as simple as small acts, such as dropping off a blanket at an animal shelter on the way to work, rather than just financial contributions.

Michael recognizes the significance of educating and inspiring people of all ages to give to others, animals, and the planet. He believes that giving contributes to personal growth and increases happiness. As a member of the 365give team, he is enthusiastic about promoting this message and spreading kindness in the world.

Lorna is an audit partner with KPMG in their downtown Vancouver office and served on the Board of 365give as Treasurer for 6 years. Her financial and not-for-profit expertise was instrumental in establishing our organization.

Since coming to Canada from Scotland, 20 years ago, Lorna has been passionate about being involved in her community and helping others. Lorna is a former Big Sister and joined the Board of Big Sisters in 2016 as she is a strong supporter of their mentoring objectives. Lorna lives in West Vancouver and has two daughters in elementary school, who she is raising to believe in the power of giving.  Giving is good for the heart.

Tammy was born and raised on the North Shore and has always believed in supporting the community. She spent years in non-profit work advocating for girls and women in sport and physical activity and then moved on to fundraising for Big Sisters. She currently works from home as a freelance writer while raising her kids. Always passionate about children and youth and giving back to the community, Tammy found a perfect fit with 365give. “I love being part of a global movement that is creating a society where people feel good about themselves through giving back. 365give has the potential to change the world and create the future we all want to see.”

Sareh Donaher was born in Tehran, Iran but has made Vancouver’s North Shore her home. As a teacher, Sareh believes that children have far more potential for good than our systems allow them to demonstrate. She nurtures opportunities that enable children to be leaders and agents of positive change. Using her experience and insight as an educator, Sareh assisted in the creation of the 365give Challenge for schools and classrooms.