Cooperation Canada Staff
Our success is driven by the dedication, expertise, and vision of our staff, volunteers, and board members—whose leadership ensures we deliver real impact.

Senior Management

Kate Higgins
CEO

Shannon Kindornay
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Executive Assistant
Civic Space and Government Relations Intern
Membership and Outreach

Augusta Acquah
Director of Membership and Outreach

Cholpon Altynbek kyzy
Events Coordinator

Emma Proux
Manager, Events and Community Development

G’Nel Guerrero
Events Coordinator, Junior Assistant, Communications and Events

Mark Edwards
Administrator, Events & IT
Communications


Maria Zaynullina
Digital Communications and Design Officer

Samantha Searle
Communications Assistant
Policy & Research

Andy Ouédraogo
Research and Program Officer

Darron Seller-Peritz
Policy Analyst and Program Officer

Paul Farran
Director of Policy and Advocacy
Operations and Finance

Emre Eksi
Director, Finance and Operations

Marie Mailhot
People and Culture Officer

Ray Zhang
Accounting Officer