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The Legacy Project draws on the best ideas and knowledge from
both local experts and international leaders in their field. Advisors
with expertise in key areas related to the Legacy Project's work are helping to shape the development of our programs and the new
Legacy Center.

Current members of the Legacy Project's Advisory Board include:

Chris Bergerson
Director, National Program Services
Girl Scouts of the USA, New York, NY

Ms. Bergerson, a former middle school teacher, heads program development for the 3.7 million youth members and adult leaders of the Girl Scouts of the USA. More than 50 million American women have been part of the Scouting experience, and that number continues to grow.

David Bostock
Senior Arborist
Bartlett Tree Experts, Toronto, ON

Mr. Bostock has worked and volunteered on many wildlife research projects in both southern Ontario and across North America, and has educational and practical experience in forest succession and habitat conservation. He is helping to preserve the Legacy Center arboretum.

Eric Burton
Director, National Programs
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, Markham, ON

Having worked with Boys and Girls Clubs for nearly thirty years, Mr. Burton brings considerable program planning expertise and knowledge of the needs of young people.

Donna Butts
Executive Director
Generations United, Washington, DC

With over thirty years experience working with national organizations including the YWCA and 4-H, Ms. Butts now heads the preeminent American intergenerational organization bringing together more than 100 national, state, and local organizations representing more than
70 million Americans. GU is the only national organization advocating for the mutual well-being of children, youth, and older adults.

David Friesen
CEO
Friesens Corporation, Altona, MB

Mr. Friesen's stewardship for more than twenty years has made Friesens one of Canada's leading independently-owned businesses, twice named by Deloitte and Touche as a Top 50 Best Managed Company. He combines considerable business acumen with a commitment to serving the community.

Dave Jenkinson
Professor, Faculty of Education
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

As head of the Faculty of Education, a longtime volunteer with Boy Scouts, and President of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Children's Book Centre, Dr. Jenkinson brings a perspective on education that extends both inside and outside the classroom.

Leslie McCallum
President and CEO
Bright Red Communications, Toronto, ON

With twenty-five years experience in marketing and advertising working on leading brands including Esso, Freedom 55 Financial, McDonald's, and Dove,
Ms. McCallum also has a Masters degree in Social Work, which allows her to bring a community perspective to her work.

Anita Merina
Literacy Director
National Education Association, Washington, DC

The NEA is the largest American education association, with over 3.2 million teacher members. Ms. Merina heads a number of literacy initiatives, including Read Across America.

Ian Ross Pelman
Thomas and Pelman, Barristers and Solicitors, Stouffville, ON

Practicing law for over thirty years, Mr. Pelman has enjoyed working with hundreds of families, often involving second and third generation members, and has a strong personal interest in the community goals of the Legacy Project.

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