Rob Bonesteel
Member Success Team Manager
Joined the Better Impact team in 2014

I love Chicago and want everyone to love it too. I believe it is my responsibility to help visitors experience the best that my city has to offer. Just let me know you’re coming!

Described by some as a geek and a gamer. There isn’t a game I won’t try; however I do prefer German-styled board games.

Passionate about making the world a better place to live in. I’ve done this through service in the military, volunteering and work in the non-profit sector.

Formerly the Midwest Regional Volunteer Director for The Salvation Army in the USA and responsible for a quarter million volunteers

Thrilled about riding my new motorcycle.

Amy Weiner
Software Sales Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2016

Raised on the Gulf Coast but have been in Columbus, Ohio for much of my adult life.

Favorite activities include spending time with my family - hubby, 2 kids, 2 step-kids, 2 rescue dogs and 2 cats, gardening, shopping at the farmer’s market and training my little rescue, Paulie. 

Prefer sunshine, sand and waves to snow!

I’ve “never met a stranger”! I love talking with people and finding out what they are passionate about. It's one of my favorite things about my role at Better Impact.  

Micah Roberts
Software Sales Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2020

Studied psychology at the University of Missouri because I am fascinated about the human mind and behavior. This curiosity later developed into a strong passion for people and building lifetime relationships with others.

Fitness and nutrition addict. I enjoy getting up before 4am during the week so I can spend time in the gym, lift weights, and crush my goals! I give a lot of credit to my successes in life by following a consistent workout routine and eating plan.

I love to go on cruises! It is a fantastic way to get out of your bubble, see the world, and meet people you would have never met.

Never give up on your dreams and do not let others determine what you can and cannot do.

Christina Mychajliw
Member Success Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2018

Running is my one constant. From college hurdles to mid-life marathons, it grounds me in whatever form it takes.

Next adventure is indulging the artist within.

Believe that everyone has the ability to strengthen the communities they live, work, and play in.

Professional fundraiser for ten years; volunteer manager for two. Thrilled to help others feed their passions volunteering, donating, and advocating for causes they believe in.

Pete Moody
Member Success Agent
Joined the Better Impact team in 2022

I have always been interested in how people’s interaction to the world around them affects how they experience it and having just joined the team here at Better Impact I am focusing on how I can best support those that engage with our organisation.

Accredited with a Masters in Voluntary Sector Management, I’ve over a decade of experience designing, developing, and delivering volunteer strategies across local government, The NHS, International NGOs as well as small to medium UK based voluntary organisations.

A few times a week, you’ll find me either running, or road cycling. And if I’m not getting my thrills from those, then I’ll be out in the camper van, hiking around the UK with my partner and our Dalmatian, ‘Bailey’.

My daily mantra – ‘Treat others how you wish to be treated.’

Brandi Zoskey
Sales Manager
Joined the Better Impact team in 2012

Family first. I’d much rather be out making memories with loved ones than folding laundry – it can wait!

Played competitive soccer including national championships, a soccer scholarship to Western Michigan University and a trip to the World Master Games in Australia.

I’ve enjoyed passing on my love for the game to the many players coached on my son’s soccer teams over the years.

Former Volunteer Coordinator for the 2003 Canadian & World Road Cycling Championships, held in Hamilton, Ontario (used Volunteer Impact to manage 1,000's of volunteers).

Life-long learning, team building, leadership development, donating (time, money and blood!), health and fitness, travel and taking on new experiences sums me up fairly well.

Andrew Foster
Member Success Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2008

Actor, musician, traveler, linguist and voice impersonator. 

Proud fan of Star Trek and Coronation Street.

Twelve years of experience training on Volunteer Impact.  I’m passionate about learning and sharing that passion with our clients.

This old dog loves learning new tricks!

Yifan Yang
Accounting Technician
Joined the Better Impact team in 2020

I grew up in Beijing, moved to the United States in 2012 for high school and university, came to Canada for my masters in 2019 and decided to make it my home.

I did Accounting for my undergrad and Management Sciences for my masters and I love analyzing and dealing with numbers.

I always love helping other people and learning and trying out new things!

I backpacked to Europe, Africa and South America on my own when I was in college and I am a huge fan of photography, yoga and hiking!

Thomas Brindle
Member Success Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2019

Passionate about helping others and sharing skills to achieve goals and objectives

Currently residing in London but a proud northerner!

My favourite football team is Manchester United

Love to travel, explore, cook and learn new things in life wherever possible

Andy Fryar
Operations Manager AU & NZ
Joined the Better Impact team in 2009

I’m a travel nut and an admitted wine ‘snob.’ Traveling to wine regions with my wife is the ultimate!

30+ years in the volunteer management space & passionate about driving the profession forward.

Founder of OzVPM (Australasian Volunteer Program Management) and a former President of Volunteering Australia.

Co-author of Volunteer Program Management: An Essential Guide (3rd edition).

With 9 kids and step kids – family is an important part of my life.

I’m most satisfied when I make a real difference for a Volunteer Manager and their program. For me it’s always a highlight.

Karen Buenger
Member Success Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2016

My world turns for my family – my daughter, son and wonderful husband. – We love to travel far or near – Overseas to Germany to visit family or just to the Barossa in the caravan for the weekend.

I love cooking, drawing, journaling, playing my guitar, food, wine and playing games with friends

I’ve been working in the Volunteer Management space for 15 years.

Previous President of AAMoV (Australasian Association for Managers of Volunteers) and a current board member for VSA&NT (Volunteering South Australia & Northern Territory)

Dahlia Opala
Member Success Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2019

Impact Enterprise Administrator for an Australian organisation for the last 2 years before joining Better Impact.

My background is in Education, Festival and Event management specialising in staff and volunteer management, logistics, training and project collaboration.

Passionate about best practices and standards in Volunteer Management and engaging children and youth in volunteering.

I am a natural creative and have performed in and directed live performances as well as visual design and making for film, installation and VR production. I also love drawing, especially animals and insects.

In my downtime, I enjoy renovating, gardening, keeping chickens and cooking. I live up to my flora inspired name with my love of all flowers and indoor plants.

Daniel Green
Software Sales Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2020

I have been in sales for most of my career life. It started in I.T. solutions and it’s great to be back.

Supportive of all my customers along the way with 100% dedication to customer satisfaction. I‘ve never been afraid to go above and beyond for anyone’s needs.

My social life is filled with both friends and family.

I spend most of my free time with my 8-year-old son, Luke, who is a key ingredient to my daily motivation.

Keen supporter of Arsenal. I love most sports and have played football and rugby.

Cameron Segger
Software Sales Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2020

I grew up in Toronto, and have also lived in the UK, Newfoundland and now Hamilton, Ontario.

I have studied French (linguistics and translation), Business Analysis and Business Administration, with a focus on information systems and sustainability.

I’ve spent half of my career working in service of non-profit organizations.

I have traveled extensively, spent a gap year in Europe, worked as a ski technician in the French Alps and volunteered at an ecological reserve in Costa Rica.

I love exploring public spaces and discovering street art.

Ultimate frisbee, alpine skiing, board games, escape rooms, sci-fi and fantasy lit: these are my idea of a good time

Paula Avila
Marketing and Engagement Coordinator
Joined the Better Impact team in 2021

I’ve lived in Bolivia, the U.S., Spain and now I call Canada my home. As a result, I’ve spent a lifetime travelling, enjoying different cultures, meeting different people and it has shaped the person I am today.

My passion for marketing, art, music and food stem from the same source: creativity. The thought that someone had an idea and made it into a reality is what makes the world go round.

I’m into movies, reading, yoga, meditation and crocheting, and I’m also an amateur cook and baker.

Adeyinka Jegede
Compliance and Systems Specialist
Joined the Better Impact team in 2020

Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certified Data Privacy Solution Engineer (CDPSE) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with ISACA Platinum Level membership.

My greatest motivation is making an impact wherever I find myself.

I love teaching and engaging in intellectually tasking challenges, I guess that's what earned me the nickname “Prof”.

I am an actor, theatre/movie director and producer. I love the arts, especially theatre and classical music.

I love my family - great, happy and interesting people to be around.

Jose Batista
Accountant
Joined the Better Impact team in 2014

A musician in my spare time and have been playing music since the age of five.

Love Sudoku puzzles, roulette, Microsoft Excel and basically anything to do with numbers and statistics.

Karen Cameron
Member Success Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2022

Originally from cottage country in Ontario, I have slowly made my way to western Canada and now call Abbotsford BC home. I first began working with Better Impact during my seven years at Alberta Health Services in Volunteer Resources (where I started as a volunteer ). I then continued for another two years with Fraser Health in Volunteer Resources and Site Operations.

I am a lifelong volunteer in healthcare, youth sports and community initiatives. Currently I am President of Valley Attack Field Lacrosse and enjoy the challenges inherent in the role.

When not in front of a computer or on the sidelines of a Lacrosse game, I love to bake, am an avid xbox gamer, lego builder and game/card player. I am however banned from Monopoly due to the table flipping incident of ’96. My teen son tolerates my presence most days and I enjoy taking refuge in a nice glass of scotch as needed.

Janae Court
Member Success Agent
Joined the Better Impact team in 2022

I grew up in Mississauga, Ontario and now call Hamilton home.

My background is in community engagement and human ecology.

I'm a bit of a homebody who loves reading, pop/indie folk music, and starting new craft projects I will never finish.

Patricia Vandermeer
Lead Front End Developer
Joined the Better Impact team in 2009

Nature and martial arts enthusiast.

Photography hobbyist.

Take great pride in tapping our maple tree and making delicious maple syrup and related tasty treats.

Patrick McQuay
Front End Developer
Joined the Better Impact team in 2015

A certified car nut. I enjoy working on my project car in my spare time.

When I’m not doing that, I love to be outdoors – camping, hiking and canoeing with my family.

I also love to read, mostly science fiction and some fantasy.

Joel Loube
IT Specialist
Joined the Better Impact team in 2022

An avid music fan. Regular concert-goer with an ever-growing collection of records.

A major Horror movie addict.

Always on the hunt for new and exciting craft beers and breweries.

A car guy through and through, always tinkering, tuning, repairing old cars and engines. Driving a fun car on an empty, winding road is my happy place.

Josie Connell
Member Success Advisor
Joined the Better Impact team in 2022

Love being outside, cooking, going on adventures with my family, IDing plants and trees, and working on knitting projects.

I've worked in volunteer management for over 10 years, most recently for a NYC public park, and am passionate about volunteerism.

I'm a people person, a data nerd, and always learning!

Mike McInnes
Digital Media Producer
Joined the Better Impact team in 2022

Hey, I’m Mike. My role around these parts is Digital Media Producer. Sounds kinda fancy, huh?

I’m a typical introvert. I recharge being alone, dark caves, that sort of thing. I’ve always enjoyed artsy-type stuff like playing music and graphic design and I gravitate towards creative things.

I spent a very long time trying to write this and wasn’t having any luck, so I decided to let an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program write the rest for me.

Here we go:
‘I have been told I'm intelligent, witty, and a genius. I have exceptional skills and the sun sets and rises with me. I move across the atmosphere with elegance and grace.’

I couldn’t have said it better myself, super accurate.

Adam Pacey
Front End Developer
Joined the Better Impact team in 2020

I am proud to have been born Hamilton and enjoy checking out the local art and eating scene.

I’m passionate about web development & design.

I enjoy cottaging and hiking with my family.

In my downtime I can be found playing video games or watching movies.

Beets, Bears, Battlestar Galactica.

Dan Fairclough
Digital Marketer
Joined the Better Impact team in 2022

7+ years in launching Digital Marketing campaigns. MS Server and Hyper V certified from my tech support days.

My hobbies are music, mountain biking and BBQing.

Dan Plaskon
VP Technology
Joined the Better Impact team in 2001

Proud father of two wonderful girls and a lucky husband as well. 🙂

A huge believer in the benefits of reading as much as possible — I love to learn new things.

I enjoy going for long runs in the country as often as I can – nothing leaves me feeling more energized!

Sharr Cairns
Executive Assistant
Joined the Better Impact team in 2022

Started my professional journey in travel, have been able to see many wonderful places. Now find myself enchanted with Mexico - from my amazing friends to language, history, culture and especially food.

Spent many years in the not-for-profit world. Both experiences have taught me how little it takes to help others and how much of a difference you can make to someone in need. Walt Disney said “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” – it sure is!