PWS&D is led by a committee of dedicated ministers and lay leaders from across Canada who assist with policy formation, development education and governance matters. Governing members are available to visit your church or event to speak about PWS&D’s programs. To book a speaker, please contact PWS&D (zellis(@)presbyterian.ca | 1-800-619-7301, ext. 293).
Governing Members
| Name | Position | Province |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Marilyn Scott | Convenor | Quebec |
| Rev. Laura Kavanagh | British Columbia | |
| Dr. Mark Durieux | Alberta | |
| Dr. Patricia Polowick | Saskatchewan | |
| Howie Simpson | Executive Committee | Manitoba |
| Rev. Jeff Veenstra | Executive Committee | Ontario |
| Dr. Kathryn Hare | Executive Committee | Ontario |
| Rev. Lara Scholey | Executive Committee | New Brunswick |
| Lonnie Ncozana | Public Health Coordinator, Blantyre Synod Health and Development Commission | Southern Partner |
| Shama Mall | Deputy Director Church World Service – Pakistan / Afghanistan |
Southern Partner |
Ex-Officio Members
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Rev. Dr. Rick Fee | General Secretary, Life and Mission Agency The Presbyterian Church in Canada |
| Karen Plater | Education for Mission and Stewardship The Presbyterian Church in Canada |
| Rev. Dr. Ron Wallace | International Ministries The Presbyterian Church in Canada |
| Stephen Allen | Justice Ministries The Presbyterian Church in Canada |
| Joan Smith | Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) Representative |
| Ann Taylor | Atlantic Mission Society (AMS) Representative |
| Jonathon Lee | Canadian Foodgrains Bank Board Member |





