Our Team
Board Members
Our charity organization's board members represent a broad range of backgrounds and hold the crucial responsibility of guiding our strategic direction, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards, and protecting our mission and values. Similar to our Goodwill Ambassadors, our board members serve on a voluntary basis, without receiving any salary from the charity. Additionally, they personally cover all expenses related to travel and accommodation when engaged in charity projects.
CEO and Marketing Director
Susan Cao
Susan is a Project Manager of a metal building manufacturing company. Her drive for charity work comes from being a mother and remembering her early years as an immigrant to Canada.
Susan is appreciative of her parents' sacrifices. When they escaped Vietnam by boat to seek a better life, she saw her father's strength, perseverance and work ethics as he did physical work in Alberta's cold temperatures to provide for his family. Even when they only had the basic necessities, her mom was a role model. She taught Susan generosity by sharing what little they had to give to those less fortunate than themselves.
Susan is grateful to have friends and family who support her charitable projects. Her initial focus on helping orphans and disabled children in Vietnam has grown over the years to include ailing seniors, abandoned people, and underprivileged families in different parts of the world.
Susan believes that there are no boundaries to charity work. All the projects that she accomplished prior to 2014 are the heart and soul behind the creation of Generously Giving Back.
Susan is appreciative of her parents' sacrifices. When they escaped Vietnam by boat to seek a better life, she saw her father's strength, perseverance and work ethics as he did physical work in Alberta's cold temperatures to provide for his family. Even when they only had the basic necessities, her mom was a role model. She taught Susan generosity by sharing what little they had to give to those less fortunate than themselves.
Susan is grateful to have friends and family who support her charitable projects. Her initial focus on helping orphans and disabled children in Vietnam has grown over the years to include ailing seniors, abandoned people, and underprivileged families in different parts of the world.
Susan believes that there are no boundaries to charity work. All the projects that she accomplished prior to 2014 are the heart and soul behind the creation of Generously Giving Back.
President and Communications Director
Rebecca Marcil
Rebecca is currently a Senior Business Consultant for the Government of Alberta and has over 20 years experience in the Information Technology field. Passionate, self-motivated and detail-oriented, Rebecca’s career included many positions from educational multimedia development, web development, I.T. consultant for small businesses, and managing small to large complex integrated health information systems.
Rebecca also saw her family's early struggles after arriving in Canada. She feels lucky to have been able to pursue academic, professional and personal goals. Now, she gets personal satisfaction from lessening the hardships that those less fortunate face in their daily lives.
Rebecca also saw her family's early struggles after arriving in Canada. She feels lucky to have been able to pursue academic, professional and personal goals. Now, she gets personal satisfaction from lessening the hardships that those less fortunate face in their daily lives.
Treasurer
Sharla Lupul
Sharla is a Senior Manager for AGLC and brings a solid financial background to her role as Treasurer with her CPA credentials. She ensures GGB acts ethically, complies with all regulatory agencies, and is accountable to GGB members and generous donors. Sharla has ten years’ experience working for Canada Revenue Agency as an Auditor followed by several years' experience as a Financial Investigator with AGLC.
Sharla is inspired by how generous people are and strives to ensure that the funds entrusted to GGB are accounted for accurately and in the best interest of the donors.
Sharla is inspired by how generous people are and strives to ensure that the funds entrusted to GGB are accounted for accurately and in the best interest of the donors.
Goodwill Ambassadors
Our Goodwill Ambassadors possess in-depth familiarity with the region, communities, and individuals. They uphold the utmost accountability when it comes to managing our funds.
Our dedicated Goodwill Ambassadors willingly embark on extensive journeys, often to remote locations, to personally distribute vital provisions, including food, clothing, and basic necessities, to the beneficiaries of our projects, which encompass children, seniors, families, and communities.
These individuals are carefully selected based on their exceptional ethical standards, reliability, trustworthiness, project management expertise, compassion, and respectfulness. It is important to note that our Ambassadors willingly bear the entire cost of their travel and accommodation expenses when carrying out any GGB project.
Goodwill Ambassador
Tran Thi Chi Lan
Chi Lan lives in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. She is an accountant by profession and a mother of two.
To Chi Lan, charity is not huge work or anything extra special. She organizes multiple charity trips a year to the unreachable villages and mountainous areas to distribute packaged necessities for the local people in need. Chi Lan has an important role as a direct liaison between Canada and Vietnam and is our project puzzle finisher.
She believes that even though we may feel our lives are difficult, we are still richer and have more opportunities for a better life than most people. As she puts it, “If we do not care, then who will? If each person can share just a little bit, then it will bring happiness to a lot of people.”
To Chi Lan, charity is not huge work or anything extra special. She organizes multiple charity trips a year to the unreachable villages and mountainous areas to distribute packaged necessities for the local people in need. Chi Lan has an important role as a direct liaison between Canada and Vietnam and is our project puzzle finisher.
She believes that even though we may feel our lives are difficult, we are still richer and have more opportunities for a better life than most people. As she puts it, “If we do not care, then who will? If each person can share just a little bit, then it will bring happiness to a lot of people.”
Goodwill Ambassador
Kim Borres
Goodwill Ambassador
Carlos Gabriel Velasco
Carlos was born in Ahuachapán, El Salvador, but now lives in San Salvador, El Salvador with his wife Irene Gonzalez, who is a physiotherapist, and six-year old lovely daughter, Montserrat.
He graduated from the Instituto Tecnologico Centro Americano (ITCA) as an Electrical Technical Engineer and currently works as an avionics technician for an international airline.
During his free time, he likes to drink coffee and being close to nature by keeping bees and planting trees.
He graduated from the Instituto Tecnologico Centro Americano (ITCA) as an Electrical Technical Engineer and currently works as an avionics technician for an international airline.
During his free time, he likes to drink coffee and being close to nature by keeping bees and planting trees.
Goodwill Ambassador
Sandra Butters
(Photo taken by Buffy Goodman)
Goodwill Ambassador
Kasim Kasim
Kasim is a humanitarian, philanthropist, music enthusiast, and owner of a very popular vegan restaurant chain, Padmanadi, with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. With his boundless energy, charismatic personality and winning smile, he makes instant friends with all who comes into his restaurant.
Kasim did not have an easy childhood growing up in Jakarta. He vowed that if he ever became successful, he would give back to those who are less fortunate than him. He has been true to his own promise.
Since the success of his first restaurant in Jakarta, he has given back to his community, locally and internationally. Following natural disasters in Burma, Thailand, Indonesia, and Nepal, he successfully fundraised to donate towards relief efforts. Because he cares about the well-being of people, he also travels to these countries to personally cook for them as well. GGB is proud to have Kasim as one our Goodwill Ambassadors.
Kasim did not have an easy childhood growing up in Jakarta. He vowed that if he ever became successful, he would give back to those who are less fortunate than him. He has been true to his own promise.
Since the success of his first restaurant in Jakarta, he has given back to his community, locally and internationally. Following natural disasters in Burma, Thailand, Indonesia, and Nepal, he successfully fundraised to donate towards relief efforts. Because he cares about the well-being of people, he also travels to these countries to personally cook for them as well. GGB is proud to have Kasim as one our Goodwill Ambassadors.
Goodwill Ambassador
MJ Marquicias Borres
Goodwill Ambassador
Cristina Orobio
Cristina is a Psychology graduate who is currently working with families through Children’s Services. She plans to continue her education by pursuing her Masters in either Counselling or Clinical Psychology. In the past, she has worked with children and adolescents who have autism, and she aspires to continue working with vulnerable young individuals.
Alongside of Generously Giving Back, she has volunteered for various organizations both locally and abroad. Her most memorable project so far was at an orphanage in Davao City, Philippines working with children who have various disabilities.
Cristina enjoys travelling, exploring new cities, and eating different types of food. She also loves to play volleyball and attend hot yoga classes. During her down time, she likes to express her art in the form of baking and decorating sweet treats. On weekends, you can find Cristina and hubby visiting local restaurants, cafes, and dessert shops all around the city – it’s their favourite thing to do!
Alongside of Generously Giving Back, she has volunteered for various organizations both locally and abroad. Her most memorable project so far was at an orphanage in Davao City, Philippines working with children who have various disabilities.
Cristina enjoys travelling, exploring new cities, and eating different types of food. She also loves to play volleyball and attend hot yoga classes. During her down time, she likes to express her art in the form of baking and decorating sweet treats. On weekends, you can find Cristina and hubby visiting local restaurants, cafes, and dessert shops all around the city – it’s their favourite thing to do!
Goodwill Ambassador
Liem Banh
Liem was one of the founding members of GGB who has discovered that he enjoys helping at the front lines. He is a Volunteer and Goodwill Ambassador for GGB, a system administrator, and an avid recreational volleyball player.
Liem also enjoys camping, hiking, and general outdoor activities in the back country.
Liem also enjoys camping, hiking, and general outdoor activities in the back country.
Goodwill Ambassador
Minda Borromeo
Goodwill Ambassador
Carlos Borromeo
Volunteers
Volunteers at our charity play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. They selflessly dedicate their time and skills to support various aspects of our operations, such as organizing events, fundraising, providing direct assistance to beneficiaries, and spreading awareness about our cause. Their invaluable contributions help us fulfill our mission and positively impact the community.
Amazing Volunteer
Moon Trueman
Moon Trueman is a pharmacist with CapitalCare. She is happy to be part of the Generously Giving Back family. She has volunteered and sat on boards for many non-profit charity organizations and is an active community member. She enjoys travelling and spending time with her husband and three teenage boys.
"I am so fortunate to live the life that I live right now. I feel that it’s important to do what is in our power to help those in need and to teach the life skills of love, compassion and empathy to our children, so that they can pass this onto future generations.”
"I am so fortunate to live the life that I live right now. I feel that it’s important to do what is in our power to help those in need and to teach the life skills of love, compassion and empathy to our children, so that they can pass this onto future generations.”
Amazing Volunteer
Dayami Leavey
Amazing Volunteer
Isabelle Skovberg
Isabelle is a high school student, working towards the goal of obtaining a degree in social work, and eventually law.
She comes from a family of five and is very family orientated. She has interests in helping others as well as being an active part of her community. She believes GGB is an important part of her life and contributes to her community in helping others. GGB inspires her to continue to contribute positively to the world and be kind.
Her interests include fitness and working on cars with her dad. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, working out and reading. Isabelle shares the passion of helping others with those around her at GGB.
She comes from a family of five and is very family orientated. She has interests in helping others as well as being an active part of her community. She believes GGB is an important part of her life and contributes to her community in helping others. GGB inspires her to continue to contribute positively to the world and be kind.
Her interests include fitness and working on cars with her dad. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, working out and reading. Isabelle shares the passion of helping others with those around her at GGB.
Amazing Volunteer
Thelicia Dang
Thelicia is a single mother of four, grandmother of one and totally rocking both the roles of mom and dad! She works full time as a department manager. Between home life and work, she finds time to enjoy paddling with her OCC family.
She has been with GGB from the very beginning and volunteers when and however she can. One of the most important lessons she wants to teach her children is to generously give without any expectations. For Thelicia, giving is not only about money; it’s about time, kindness and heart. She is trying to lead by example, and believes that it all starts at home.
She has been with GGB from the very beginning and volunteers when and however she can. One of the most important lessons she wants to teach her children is to generously give without any expectations. For Thelicia, giving is not only about money; it’s about time, kindness and heart. She is trying to lead by example, and believes that it all starts at home.
Amazing Volunteer
Chris Lupul
Amazing Volunteer
Liem Banh
Liem was one of the founding members of GGB who has discovered that he enjoys helping at the front lines. He is a Volunteer and Goodwill Ambassador for GGB, a system administrator, and an avid recreational volleyball player.
Liem also enjoys camping, hiking, and general outdoor activities in the back country.
Liem also enjoys camping, hiking, and general outdoor activities in the back country.
Amazing Volunteer
David Carvalho
David is a NAIT graduate from the Civil Engineering Technology program and has been self-employed for over 18 years as a business owner and partner. He has over 25 years of experience in the engineering and drafting field with specialization in the precast concrete industry.
David is a proud dad to two beautiful girls and is a dog / animal lover. He enjoys spending time with family, friends, listening to music, watching movies or just sitting on a patio sipping coffee with friends. He loves the mountains, skiing, golfing, attending concerts, taking long walks, exploring sites while travelling and wasting time relaxing on a sunny beach.
“I believe we are so fortunate to live in such an inclusive, safe, tolerant, prosperous nation and community that it is an honour and privilege to be able to give back to those less fortunate among us and around the world. Especially in providing basic necessities to those in need while giving a hand up as well as supporting education initiatives in particular for women and girls all over the world.”
David is a proud dad to two beautiful girls and is a dog / animal lover. He enjoys spending time with family, friends, listening to music, watching movies or just sitting on a patio sipping coffee with friends. He loves the mountains, skiing, golfing, attending concerts, taking long walks, exploring sites while travelling and wasting time relaxing on a sunny beach.
“I believe we are so fortunate to live in such an inclusive, safe, tolerant, prosperous nation and community that it is an honour and privilege to be able to give back to those less fortunate among us and around the world. Especially in providing basic necessities to those in need while giving a hand up as well as supporting education initiatives in particular for women and girls all over the world.”
Amazing Volunteer
Hung Nguyen
Amazing Volunteer
Chau Tran
Amazing Volunteer
Cherie Vu
Cherie has a compassionate heart and finds great joy in all opportunities to give back to those in need, both locally and abroad.
Having been raised in a family of six with parents that consistently looked after others in seemingly simple ways like providing a listening ear, a meal, a place to stay, or donating to a local food bank hamper during regular grocery store trips, she was given a foundation of giving to build upon.
When not building memories with her family, she enjoys exercising, rowing, skiing, local festivals and events, playing board games, watching movies, and travelling to various places around the world to experience other cultures and food.
Having been raised in a family of six with parents that consistently looked after others in seemingly simple ways like providing a listening ear, a meal, a place to stay, or donating to a local food bank hamper during regular grocery store trips, she was given a foundation of giving to build upon.
When not building memories with her family, she enjoys exercising, rowing, skiing, local festivals and events, playing board games, watching movies, and travelling to various places around the world to experience other cultures and food.
Amazing Volunteer
Zee Flory
Amazing Volunteer
Bonnie Leong