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Shelagh Savage Nova Scotia Individual Member Currently a lecturer with the International Development Studies department at Dalhousie University, Shelagh Savage teaches a course on Development in Practice. Prior to that she was Associate Director of Partnerships at the Coady Institute (2009 - 20019) where she focused on how important collaboration is in ensuring social change. Working for many years in international cooperation, she has been privileged to learn with – and from – amazing mentors in communities, institutions and organizations around the world. Shelagh currently serves on a number of boards and advisory committees (including ACIC and Royal Roads University) and worked for many years n the CIDA/DFATD/GAC environment – including co-chairing the first year of the GAC CSO Policy Advisory Group (CPAG). Up Learn More Up

Kevin Deveaux Nova Scotia Individual Member Kevin Deveaux is a Canadian lawyer who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in 1998 for the constituency of Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage. He was re-elected in 1999, 2003 and 2006. During his time as an MP, he was the Deputy Speaker for the House from 1999-2003 and the Official Opposition House Leader from 2003-2007. In March, 2007, Kevin resigned his seat in the House of Assembly to work full time as a Senior Parliamentary Technical Adviser with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Hanoi, Vietnam. In August, 2008, he was appointed to the post of global Parliamentary Development Policy Adviser in New York with UNDP’s Democratic Governance Group, where he was in charge of the Global Programme for Parliamentary Support (GPPS) and provided guidance to more than 60 UNDP Country Offices working with national parliaments and political parties. In August 2012 he completed his work with UNDP and returned to Canada to practice law and to provide consulting services to parliaments. He has worked with the World Bank, the EU, DFID, FCO, UN Women, International IDEA and UNDP in the past years. Up Learn More Up

Ecology Action Centre Nova Scotia Organizational Member The Ecology Action Centre is a member-based environmental charity in Nova Scotia. Since 1971, they've taken leadership on critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. The Ecology Action Centre acts as watchdog, convener, mobilizer and incubator, and engages community to create systemic change in the face of urgent, complex environmental issues. Up Learn More Up

Venture 2 Impact Nova Scotia Organizational Member Venture 2 Impact uses human centered design and design thinking to approach complex challenges and work with global communities to increase digital resilience and advance gender equity, education, economic opportunity, and well-being for all. Up Learn More Up

Yahya Shuli Nova Scotia Individual Member Yahya Shuli is a Bachelor of Commerce student at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax with a focus on finance, public policy, and community engagement. He is actively involved in advocacy, youth leadership, and human rights focused initiatives at the campus and national levels, including work with civil society organizations and student associations. His interests include international cooperation, social justice, and strengthening community driven approaches to policy and development. Up Learn More Up

Abdoulaye Barry Nova Scotia Individual Member Abdoulaye Barry is from the tiny West African country of Guinea, Conakry. His first language is French, seasoned with his mother tongue Fulani. Mr. Barry learned English upon arrival in Uganda in 2006 after his father accepted a job offer from the UNHCR. With Dad’s demanding job, along with various contracts, the family moved to Kenya in 2010. Kenya became a second home. From Kenya, Abdoulaye got scouted to a soccer school in England, where he completed his high school education. From England, Abdoulaye got his first professional soccer contract for a Portuguese team in the third division where he played for close to 2 years. University was next on the to-do list. Mr.Barry was accepted into Saint Mary’s University in 2019 where he completed a Bachelor’s Of Arts degree in 2023. Mr. Barry currently works at Intact insurance and is looking to apply to law school at Dalhousie University come September 2026. Up Learn More Up

Camila Dos Res Santos da Silva Nova Scotia Individual Member Camila is passionate about social justice and community engagement, and actively supports movements for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, active mobility, and sustainability. Her advocacy extends to addressing gender-based violence through a feminist lens, emphasizing holistic support services and culturally sensitive counselling. With experience as a Gender Advisor with Cuso International in Honduras and a Registered Counselling Therapist, she’s honed a deep understanding of intersectional oppression and the importance of mental health and gender equality. Committed to integrating decolonial, anti-racist, and intersectional perspectives, I advocate for awareness of compounded marginalization and prioritize clients' well-being in all endeavours. Up Learn More Up

Uzima Network Inc. New Brunswick Organizational Member Uzima Network Inc. is an Atlantic Canadian organization advancing health equity and social inclusion for Black and racialized immigrant communities. Through culturally responsive programming, support networks, and targeted advocacy, they address systemic barriers to empower communities and build local capacity. Up Learn More Up

Saint Mary's University, Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office Nova Scotia Organizational Member Saint Mary's University's Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office provides students the opportunity to round out their education with hands-on experience and international connections by studying abroad. They are committed to ensuring an equitable opportunity in their study abroad programs and providing high-quality international learning experiences for students of all abilities and backgrounds. Up Learn More Up

Pure Gold Foundation New Brunswick Organizational Member Pure Gold Foundation works to empower and equip young people to develop positive values, have a growth mindset, and become well-grounded in their identity through transformative training. The organization envisions a future where young individuals confidently embrace their true potential, contributing positively to society while embracing their diverse backgrounds and identities. Up Learn More Up

Isabelle LeVert-Chiasson Nova Scotia Individual Member Isabelle LeVert-Chiasson, M.Ed, is a Senior Policy Analyst with Canadian Heritage (PCH). Previously, she worked with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Unit at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) as the Education Program Officer, responsible for engaging Canadians in UNESCO education programs in Canada and abroad. She has extensive experience collaborating and building relationships with education organizations, schools, academics, unions, the private sector and different levels of government. She is passionate about education, culture, the environment and sustainable development. As an Acadian and parent of two, she also values access to French and second-language education. Up Learn More Up

Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture International Office Nova Scotia Organizational Member Founded in 1905, Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus has come of age and stands at the threshold of a new era in agricultural education, training and research. The Faculty of Agriculture is a Canadian agricultural college and faculty of Dalhousie University located in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia and offers the only university level programs in agriculture in Atlantic Canada. Up Learn More Up