Our staff
eldon wright
Eldon has over 30 years of experience working with youth throughout Canada (Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Ontario). He is the founder of Global 180 and serves as our Executive Director. As part of Global 180, he has traveled and done extensive youth work and leadership development throughout the world.
“Someone gave me the opportunity to discover and use my gifts and I believe every youth should have the opportunity to do the same in order to positively impact their world.”
eldon@global180.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KRYSTEN BURKE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Krysten has a Bachelor’s degree with a specialty in youth work. Since 2010 she has been working with Global 180, helping to research, establish and give continuing leadership to our programs and volunteers.
“I have a passion to work with youth and I love to help youth discover their potential and place in their world. I believe in what Global 180 does and how it serves the youth of our communities.”
krysten@global180.com
KRYSTIAN TUBONGBANUA
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
krystian@global180.com
Krystian has a Bachelor’s degree with a specialty in youth work. He joined our staff in 2023 and is responsible for 180:Fuse expansion, youth mentorship, and community relations.
“I love that Global 180 brings about positive change, and my goal is to pour into the next generation and encourage them to impact their world.”
SARAH REDNER
DURHAM PROGRAM COORDINATOR
sarah@global180.com
Sarah joined our staff in 2025 and is responsible for our Durham program expansion. She oversee all Durham programming and and community relations.
“I believe in the importance of offering a safe place and mentorship to today’s teenagers. There’s nothing I find more exciting than to facilitate moments when a student feels valued, grows in their confidence, or steps into their potential. Global 180 gives me a unique opportunity to invest in students’ lives in a meaningful way."
BROOKER JOHNSON
PRODUCTION MANAGER
brooker@global180.com
Brooker has a Bachelor’s degree with a specialty in youth work. He joined our staff in 2016 and is responsible for giving oversight to all aspects of video production and photography, as well as program support.
“I have always loved the idea of serving youth in my community. Global 180 is an organization that values every single youth and truly cares about where they are and where they are going.”
Our BOARD
SHANNON POTTER
CHAIR
shannon@global180.com
Shannon has served more than 25 years as a visionary, justice-oriented executive leader in not for profit environments, and brings a broad base of experience in stakeholder relations, communication, leadership development, board governance, budget management, operations and administration.
“I desire to devote my time and energy towards making a tangible impact, drawing on my personal and professional experience, along with my skills, education and passion.”
JUDY EMMERSON
VICE-CHAIR
judy@global180.com
Judy is a Registered Psychotherapist and has been providing counselling for over 23 years. She is the sole proprietor of her own business, Emmerson Counselling Services. Judy loves people and considers it a privilege to walk alongside them through their struggles and empower them to become all that they were created to be.
“It is an honour to serve with G180. The leaders are people of integrity and their vision and passion to see youth tap into their potential is inspiring. Their positive influence in the lives of the youth is having a ripple effect, both in the schools and community.”
Darcy has served in many different capacities in the non profit sector over his 30+ year career including as an executive director. He currently…
“I had the honour of partnering with Global 180 from 2014-2018, and through this came to know and trust the team. I love their mission and believe the unique focus of serving middle school youth is critical--and largely missing in the sector. Besides, Eldon bought me Starbucks!”
DIRECTOR
DARCY MACCALLUM
darcy@global180.com
ERYNNE WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR
erynne@global180.com
Erynne has partnered with Global 180 since 2003 on several different overseas trips to Poland and Ukraine. She has seen first-hand the positive impact Global 180 has on youth in communities around the world.
“During my 6 trips with Global 180, I was able to see the impact of the message that Global 180 brings to youth in different communities around the world. I believe that with the knowledge of how to make better choices, youth will begin to impact their world for the better.”
SHANE GAGLARDI
DIRECTOR
shane@global180.com
Shane is a Science teacher in Mississauga. He has also coached various sports teams and currently runs the Battle of the Bands at his school. Shane also brings the unique experience as a local educator who sees the realities that youth face on a daily basis.
“Every day I see the effects, both good and bad, that daily choices have on the lives of young people. There desperately needs to be a vehicle through which young people can experience an education in life choices to go along with their school’s curriculum. I truly believe that G180 can provide that vehicle.”
CHRIS EMMONS
DIRECTOR
chris@global180.com
Chris spent his first 23 years working in the private sports business industry. He and his family also have a small real estate portfolio.
“My wife Erin and I have had a passion for youth for many years and we’ve had the privilege first hand to witness the benefits Global 180 has had on youth. It’s organizations such as Global 180 that impacts a young person for the rest of their life. It’s a honour to serve with people of integrity.”