Meet The Team

  • David Punnamannil

    FOUNDER + EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    David Punnamannil is a catalyst for positive change as the Founder and Executive Director of Lighthouse Voyage. His visionary leadership guides a dedicated Canadian team, while he forges impactful collaborations with partners in India to ensure effective operations. Armed with a degree in International Development from Trinity Western University, David focuses on empowering women and children at risk of exploitation.

    His unwavering belief in the potential for meaningful change drives his commitment to enrich lives. With a wealth of experience in the vulnerable sector, David's expertise encompasses counseling, mentorship, and aftercare programs, which underline his compassionate and humble leadership approach. Every initiative he undertakes is a testament to his conviction that each individual can play a role in creating a brighter future. Through his efforts, David inspires others to join in the mission of transformation and empowerment.

  • Bruna Price

    FINANCE DIRECTOR

    Bruna is the finance director for the Lighthouse team, and uses her organizational skills and love of numbers in this role. She is currently raising three little ones in Calgary with her husband. Her heart is driven to bring hope and life to those who have been exploited and mistreated, and is excited to see how Jesus will use this team and organization to make an impact in this world.

  • Victoria Seib

    EVENTS COORDINATOR

    Victoria joined the Lighthouse team in 2024 to help plan LHV’s events and grow partnerships across North America.

    Victoria began her career as an engineer but switched to full-time ministry in 2022 before joining the Lighthouse team. She loves to travel and she has always had a passion for international missions and desires to support the most vulnerable around the world. She also has many years of experience planning events intending to foster community.

    She dreams to see the end of exploitation in India and beyond.

  • Caleb Zurcher

    MAJOR PROJECTS DIRECTOR

    Caleb has been a part of Lighthouse Voyage since its inception in 2015. Recognizing the heart of the organization and David, it’s founder, Caleb eagerly joined to contribute in any way possible. After a few years of wearing different hats, Caleb landed as the Projects Manager when the need arose. As the Projects Manager, Caleb's key role is to ensure the capital building projects in India are completed on budget and in a way that fulfills the needs of Lighthouse's partner organizations. Outside of Lighthouse Voyage, Caleb has worked in the building restoration consulting world since 2016. He has been able to transfer his project management experience and his understanding of construction learned in the workforce and transfer them to his role with Lighthouse Voyage.

  • Keira Ellis

    SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Meet The Board

  • John Hersey

    CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

    John acts as Chairman of the Advisory Board. He was born in the UK and emigrated to Canada in 1981 and became a Canadian citizen in 1990. He worked as an engineer in the chemical and oil industry in the UK, Ontario and finally Alberta. Married in 1976 and have 6 children and 15 grandchildren that all live out west.

    He was truly impressed with the quality and passionate drive of the Lighthouse Voyage team and their desire to make a difference in the lives of the exploited. He feels privileged to be part of the team.

  • Roger Lafont

    BOARD MEMBER

    Roger is a member of the Board of Directors for Lighthouse Voyage. He is a partner in an energy facility engineering company. He is a world traveler and adventurer, having lived in the Middle East for several years. He enjoys scuba diving, kite surfing and is a private pilot. Roger is also active in several ministries including being a Chaplain for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Rapid Response Team, Missions Team Leader for Operation Christmas Child, and Bass Player/ Music Director for the Experience Church worship team. Roger has witnessed firsthand, the freedom and healing that is available through God’s grace and is excited for the future impact that is possible through Lighthouse Voyage.

  • Jason Kenney

    BOARD MEMBER

    Jason Kenney recently completed a distinguished twenty-five year career in public service. In his twenties he built the Canadian Taxpayers Federation into one of Canada's most influential advocacy groups, serving as its first President and CEO. He was elected to Parliament in 1997, and was re-elected six times with an average of 76% of the vote. He served in key opposition roles, including shadow finance minister.

    As a senior member of the Harper government, he led some of the largest federal departments as Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism; Minister of Employment and Social Development; and Minister of National Defence, while chairing the influential Cabinet Operations Committee.

    In 2016 Jason launched a successful campaign to unite Alberta’s free enterprise parties, going on to win a landslide majority to become Alberta’s eighteenth Premier. His government focused on the successful renewal of Alberta’s economy, while working with Indigenous people to create economic opportunity.

    As a former Premier of Alberta he put a plan together that focused on human trafficking happening in the province, including creating the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force. Aimed at preventing trafficking, protecting victims and prosecuting traffickers. Anti Human trafficking as has always been part of his work and is driven to help victims of exploitation.

    He now serves as a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones LLP, and CEO advisory firm Teneo, is a Senior Fellow of the C.D. Howe Institute, and is a member of several corporate boards.

  • Bruna Price

    FINANCE DIRECTOR

    Bruna is the finance director for the Lighthouse team, and uses her organizational skills and love of numbers in this role. She is currently raising three little ones in Calgary with her husband. Her heart is driven to bring hope and life to those who have been exploited and mistreated, and is excited to see how Jesus will use this team and organization to make an impact in this world.

  • David Punnamannil

    FOUNDER + EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    David Punnamannil is a catalyst for positive change as the Founder and Executive Director of Lighthouse Voyage. His visionary leadership guides a dedicated Canadian team, while he forges impactful collaborations with partners in India to ensure effective operations. Armed with a degree in International Development from Trinity Western University, David focuses on empowering women and children at risk of exploitation.

    His unwavering belief in the potential for meaningful change drives his commitment to enrich lives. With a wealth of experience in the vulnerable sector, David's expertise encompasses counseling, mentorship, and aftercare programs, which underline his compassionate and humble leadership approach. Every initiative he undertakes is a testament to his conviction that each individual can play a role in creating a brighter future. Through his efforts, David inspires others to join in the mission of transformation and empowerment.