ABOUT US
OUR HEROES
Our organization is run by a Board of Directors that are 100% volunteer-based; they see the positive impact that wildlife rehabilitation makes on wildlife and the surrounding communities and truly want to help.
The many faces of support include financial assistance, specialized equipment, essential supplies, educational resources & networking opportunities, and public awareness.
Find out who our HEROES are, below!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Justin Vandebelt
President
I am honored to have been elected as the president for Heroes 4 Wildlife. As a full time dad of two little kids I find myself teaching them the importance of all aspects of wildlife. In addition to volunteering for Heroes 4 Wildlife, I help run a small wildlife rehabilitation centre in Ontario and hold a full time job as an automotive technician. Our goal is to make a difference to those that care for wildlife both big and small.
Melissa Townsend
Secretary
Hi I'm Melissa! Heroes 4 Wildlife means the world to me; animals hold a very special place in my heart. Being part of this organization allows me to do whatever I can to help all animals in need. There are so many wildlife places that struggle - together we can make a difference.
Sean Piper
Director
I'm Sean. Helping wildlife is important to me because of all the happiness animals have given me over the course of my life. Whatever I can do to make a positive impact on our native wildlife, I'm there.
Arham Atif
Director
Arham has always had a passion for wildlife and started his volunteering journey with H4W while in high-school. Now that he is entering in his second year at the University of Guelph, majoring in Science, he has decided to take on a more permanent role within the organization. as a Director.
Stefanie MacEwan
Stefanie founded the idea of Heroes 4 Wildlife based on the difficulties she discovered while running her own licensed wildlife rehabilitation center. Realizing the time and funding restraints all wildlife centers experience, both large and small, the foundation for Heroes 4 Wildlife was born. Now, acting as a volunteer she co-ordinates donations and assists wherever she can. It truly takes a village to care for every wild life.
Carol MacEwan
Carol retired from the Travel Industry but still wanted to use her skills and expertise to make a difference. Volunteering at Heroes 4 Wildlife, Carol found that her retirement days are filled with helping to organize, researching grants, bookkeeping, and managing the finances. A perfect way to make a difference supporting wildlife.
Marisa Kinnear
Marisa works full time as an Executive Administrator as well as running a household with 2 young children. She still finds time to volunteer her skills in making a difference with Heroes 4 Wildlife.
Nick Townsend
Honorary HERO 4 Wildlife
Hi, my name is Nick, and being part of Heroes 4 wildlife means so much to me. Being part of this allows me to help as much as I can with saving animals. Which I will do forever. We can all be Heroes to animals.