As Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer, Paul’s connection to Pete Bombaci pre-dates GenWell’s founding in 2016 back when Pete was Movember’s head mustache man. Blessed with a tremendous network of family, friends, colleagues, and co-conspirators cultivated over a lifetime of executive roles and leadership experiences across many sectors, Paul is acutely aware of the power of human connection as an essential ingredient of any well-functioning business, community, or society.

Paul also frankly just loves people, and is no fan of “alone time”. An avid foodie, long-suffering sports fan, traveler, and math geek, he craves shared experiences and is eager to help GenWell achieve its goal of enriching the social health and well-being of every person in Canada.

Angela Stathakos is the Director of Municipalities & Partnerships at GenWell, Canada’s Human Connection Movement, a national charity dedicated to educating Canadians about the importance of human connection and social health. In her role, Angela works closely with civic, community, and organizational leaders across the country to help embed human connection into the way communities live, work, and
lead. Angela brings a strong background in operations, partnership development, and service delivery, and is known for building collaborative relationships that translate ideas into meaningful impact. Through GenWell’s workshops and initiatives, she helps educate, empower, and catalyze leaders to prioritize social health and create environments where individuals and communities can thrive. Passionate about connecting people and strengthening communities, Angela believes that meaningful relationships are foundational to our collective wellbeing and to building more resilient, compassionate societies.

Ashleigh Bliss is a creative, driven professional who loves turning ideas into meaningful experiences that bring people together. As the Director of Workplace Programming she helps businesses and organizations learn about the importance of building genuine connections at work. She’s always curious, always learning, and brings a positive, people-first approach to everything she does, focused on creating workplaces where connection and community can really thrive.

Carolyn is a natural connector who’s passionate about bringing people together through shared experiences that spark belonging and positive change. As Director of Campaign, she leads initiatives that help people connect in meaningful ways and strengthen the social fabric of communities.

With a career rooted in impact, from outdoor education and beekeeping to business and sustainability, she’s always been drawn to work that aims to make the world better. She enjoys solving problems, is a creative thinker, and loves breaking big challenges into small, digestible actions and practical systems. Carolyn brings curiosity and heart to every challenge. A lover of nature, she continues to find inspiration outdoors, guided by the belief that small actions, taken together, can create lasting change.

Emma brings her eye for detail and problem-solving skills to support GenWell by keeping the website up to date and running smoothly. With degrees in Education and Health Sciences, along with experience in managing communications and websites for educational non-profits, her technical skills and passion for meaningful connection strongly weave together. As a global traveler, she thrives on learning from people of all walks of life. A true believer in the power of human connection—and connection to nature—you can find her outside adventuring with others whenever she has the chance.

Oklahoma Marketing is a collaborative studio led by Nat Caron and Kelly Letourneau, built on creativity, trust, and a genuine love for helping people tell their stories well. With a background in photography and design, Nat brings a strong visual sensibility and an ability to capture the heart of a brand. Kelly draws on her experience as an entrepreneur and strategist to shape clear, thoughtful marketing that connects. Together, they bring a practical, people-first approach to their work, believing that great marketing starts with real relationships.

Dr. Card is an Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and the Director of Research for GenWell.
As an early career researcher, Dr. Card has received numerous national recognitions for his scholarship and participated in projects which have received more than $25 million dollars in funding. This work has resulted in over 200 publications, including approximately 100 academic journal articles. Dr. Card is the principal investigator for the Canadian Social Connection Survey and is leading the development of the first public health guidelines for social connection and health.

Reagan Zuzarte is a Toronto-based technologist and growth marketer, known as a self-professed data geek. As an original board member of GenWell in 2016, Reagan advises on growth marketing, digital transformation, conversion optimization, and data strategy for the growth of the movement. Passionate about the power of human connection, he combines tech, data, and marketing to help scale meaningful social impact.

An expert in public relations, Jamie has been leading communications for GenWell for over four years. After a long career at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment in Toronto, Canada, Jamie is pleased to be working on a project that is on a mission to make the world a happier and healthier place. By day Jamie and his wife Ivette are the proud parents to four great children, and together, their family has played a role in supporting GenWell to build a more connected Canada.

Bobbie is a registered social worker, mind-body coach, and holistic wellness nerd. Passionate about co-creating a better world, she brings a decade of experience in organizing community initiatives that foster genuine connections and greater well-being for all. A versatile professional, she supports GenWell with her skills in community development, event planning, program development, project management, and workshop facilitation.