Partnership Development Team
Meagan Sheppard
Partnership Development Manager
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With over a decade of experience in major gifts and partnerships, Meagan helps donors see the lasting impact of their generosity – how investments turn into life-changing healthcare for children with disabilities living in deep poverty. She leads the Partnership Development team at Hope and Healing International and guides the stewardship of our most generous supporters through personalized engagement, impact reports, and compelling stories. Meagan is driven by a deep conviction that God calls us to be His hands and feet – restoring dignity, joy, and hope to the most vulnerable children in His name. “I firmly believe that every child deserves to feel loved, and that’s exactly what happens through this work.”
Stephen Mathieu
Partnership Development Officer
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“Nothing pleases me more than to see the sheer delight on the faces of people here in Canada – people whose investments and prayers are changing lives. I am so blessed to bring back stories and reports of their wonderful, inspiring and life-long impact. On a recent trip to Malawi, I met a nine-year-old boy who had lost half of his hand. Thanks to the generosity of people here in Canada, this boy received both physiotherapy and psychological counselling. When I sat down and talked with him, he told me, ‘Now I am the best football player and third-smartest student in my grade.’ The joy I saw in that boy’s eyes, the relief I saw on his mom’s face – that’s what I want to bring back to the supporters I talk to each day. This isn’t just a job. It’s a calling from God.”
Chris Channon
Partnership Development Officer
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“I have a passion for serving those in need and sharing the gifts God gave me with the most vulnerable people. Years ago, after a successful career as an entrepreneur, sales executive and business owner, I decided to devote my skills to humanitarian work in Africa and Southeast Asia. In 2014, I was the victim of a brutal crime that left me an incomplete quadriplegic. I pray always that God will use my difficult journey as a testament to the message of His amazing grace and the power of faith in adversity. For years, I’ve given back to the communities that have supported me, volunteering and raising awareness for the disability community, promoting inclusion and understanding. Now, I’m excited to support kids with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities in my role at Hope and Healing International. My greatest joy comes from seeing God’s love in action.”