Lucky Dukuzumuremyi is a Master of Public Health student at Simon Fraser University and a recent graduate of the University of Ottawa’s Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences program. She is passionate about health promotion, community engagement, and advancing social connection as a key determinant of health and well-being. Through her practicum with GenWell, Lucky looks forward to supporting initiatives that strengthen belonging, foster meaningful relationships, and promote social health across communities.

Paul Estey has known Pete Bombaci since before GenWell’s 2016 founding, 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. He loves people and, as an avid foodie, sports fan, traveler, and math geek, aims to help GenWell enrich social health and well-being across Canada.

Angela Stathakos 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. 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 passionate about bringing people together through shared experiences that spark belonging and positive change. At GenWell, she leads initiatives that help people connect in meaningful ways and strengthen the social fabric of communities. Her impact-focused background spans outdoor education, beekeeping, business, and sustainability. As a problem solver and creative thinker, she breaks big challenges into small, digestible actions and practical systems – 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.

Orysia has been with GenWell since Summer 2025, primarily working in programs and outreach where her knack for conversation and community engagement shines through. She is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto, where she earned her HBA in Peace, Conflict and Justice, and Ethics, Society and Law studies. Her time with GenWell has inspired her passion for connection and educating Canadians on the importance of social health and wellbeing.

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 has participated in projects that have received more than $25 million 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.