Board of Directors
David Heppner ·
Luc April ·
Paw Ray ·
Matt Teigrob ·
Gary Peckham ·
Irwin Weibe ·
Erin Yeo ·
Heather Heppner ·
Dr. Cynthia Maung ·
Paw Ray ·
David Heppner
Founder of Global Neighbors Canada I am a business man in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. I own a
real-estate and land development Company. I also have construction background which I find very useful when
working with the construction of the Hsa Thoo lei Orphanage.
Luc April
Born in Zenon Park, Saskatchewan, our family moved ot Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1967. After highschool
I travelled throughout Canada and Europe for a few years. I eventually settled in Prince Albert with my wife
Estelle and family. I currently manage a Building Home Center in Prince Albert.
Matt Teigrob
Pastor Matthew Teigrob is the Senior Pastor of Lake Park Baptist Church in Birch Hills, Sask.
Before coming to Lake Park Pastor Matt obtained a B.A. from Briercrest Bible College in 1992.
After Bible College Pastor Matt and his wife Teresa directed a Bible camp for 4 years.
Pastor Matt and Teresa have two children, a son - Devan and a daughter - Lanah.
Gary Peckham
I am employed for Catholic Family Services in Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan, as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am an ordained
Clergy, a Clinical Member of P.A.C.C.C., Associate Member of A.A.M.F.T.,
and clinically supervised by Dr. W.Nelson Ph.D. ,
President Ministerial Association, North Battleford, Sk.,
District Board Member with Baptist General Conference of Saskatchewan,
Board Member of Mallard Diversified Industries INc.,
Training Officer for St. John Ambulance, North Battleford, Sk.,
Volunteer Fire fighter, Birch HIlls, Sk.,
Volunteer with Heart & Stroke Foundation,
St John Ambulance - Award of Meritorious Service
Irwin Wiebe
I have lived in Prince Albert for the past 34 years, raised 2 children here and have 2 Grandchildren. I have been in
the construction business for over 40 years and had my own company for 20 years. I retired from construction 5 years
ago and am presently working part time. I have enjoyed my time with Global Neighbors and the visit to Thailand and look
forward to many more projects there.
Erin Yeo
I was born in Calgary, but spent my childhood living throughout Canada and France. My family eventually settled in Prince Albert. I enjoyed
a wonderful career with SaskTel and was lucky to accept an early retirement in 2002. I along with my husband Denton, traveled with Global
Neighbors to Thailand in February 2008. We were both deeply moved by the situation of the Karen people and are passionate to help in whatever
way possible. We will be returning to Mae Sot and we are eager to share this experience with our 3 sons.
Heather Heppner
I am a home maker and mother of 4 kids, ages from 16 to 30. I took my
post secondary education at the Saskatoon Business College. I have
traveled to Mae Sot, Thailand with the work team. I am the secretary /
treasurer for Global Neighbors Canada Inc
Paw Ray
Hsa Thoo Lei is a migrant school in Mae Sot, Tak Province, which was established in 1999 by Ms. Paw Ray, the
head-mistress, in order to allow children of Burmese migrant workers to go to school.
The school started with 26 students but grew over the years to 237 students, of whom 130 stay at the school - either because they are orphaned or their families are too poor to look after them. 16 teachers and staff, plus volunteers as they become available, look after the children, give them a home and an education.
Dr. Cynthia Maung
Dr. Cynthia Maung, a Karen woman who has been bringing health care and education to
thousands of Burmese refugees. At present, Dr. Cynthia and the medics from the Mae Tao Clinic
make it a point to combine primary and preventive health care services with educational
programs. The clinic supports primary schools for refugee children and boarding schools for
orphans.
Nominated for 2005 Nobel Peace Prize,
Ramon Magsaysay Award,
2003 Time Magazine - Asian Heros,
Jonathan Mann Award Recipient,
John Humphrey Freedom Award.
