MEET THE TEAM

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MEET THE TEAM •

  • David Punnamanil

    FOUNDER + EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    David Punnamannil is the Founder & Executive Director of Lighthouse Voyage. David provides direction and vision for the organization, leads and develops the team in Canada and works with local partners in India to oversee operations.

    He is a graduate of Trinity Western University in International Development. David's heart has always been driven to empower and champion women and children in exploitation. He believes that each of us is a living opportunity to make a difference. It matters. David hopes that we can all come together to make an impact in the lives of many.

    Over the years, David has worked in vulnerable sector providing counselling, mentorship, leading aftercare programs, both a western and global context. This has really developed him on how he leads. to lead with a servant heart, humble and compassion

  • 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.

  • 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 its founder, David, 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 the project management experience and his understanding of construction learned at work and transfer them to his role with Lighthouse Voyage.

  • Paula Barrientos

    SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

    Paula is the Social Media Coordinator for Lighthouse Voyage, and loves that there is a position for her that showcases her creative talents. Paula has seen the devastation in many third world countries during her many travels. Her heart is for people and seeing Jesus bring light and hope in new life for those who have been exploited, abandoned, and those who have lost hope.

  • ANGIE RODRIGUEZ

    PHOTOGRAPHER

    Angie joined the Lighthouse in 2019 as the Volunteer Photographer in Calgary. She was born in Colombia and has witnessed how sexual exploitation and trafficking of women and Children, is often ignored in third world countries. After her first trip to India back in 2015, God has given her a heart of compassion for the women who are yet to know how they're worth. Her biggest hope is that every woman would recognize how powerful and valuable they are and the difference that can make.

MEET THE BOARD

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MEET THE BOARD •

  • John Hersey

    CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

    Chairman of the Advisory Board. Born in the UK and emigrated to Canada in 1981 and became a Canadian citizen in 1990. 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. All of us live out west.

    I 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. I am 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.

  • MARK SCHOFIELD

    BOARD MEMBER

    Mark joined the lighthouse team in 2017 and transitioned from c o o to the board in 2023. Mark continues to provide strategic thinking and oversight to the leadership team with the focus on how to make the organization More efficient and scalable while staying true to the founding principles and vision of Lighthouse voyage. Mark's experience ranges from a lead role in business optimization at a private Landing company, managing a multi-million dollar Services Branch for an oil gas service company, and entrepreneurial ventures in commercial real estate Asset Management / development and Property Management. A native of India, Mark’s passion is to give others the same life-changing experience of love and opportunity that he has received in life.

  • Abigail White

    BOARD MEMBER

    Abigail is a board member for the Lighthouse team and uses her 25 years of business experience to help assist and guide all Lighthouse decisions. She is currently a professional equestrian trainer, coach and rider and enjoys spending time with her family and her dog Loki. Her heart is to take care of the widows and orphans as Jesus commanded and to continually pray He will heal the broken hearted, bind up their wounds and turn ashes into beauty as He promised.

  • 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.