Leadership
Zoe Miller
Community Development Lead
Zoe has a Master of Arts (MA) in Adult Education & Community Development.
She helps us build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders in our community, whether that’s with grassroots groups, charities, organizations, or funders.
We believe that the best community projects are those that involve every relevant stakeholder, so her biggest responsibility is to connect the dots and grow our relationships in the community.
Outside of work, Zoe is a feminist, activist, permaculturist and a community leader. She is passionate about building better systems, sharing knowledge and impacting change on a community and ecosystem level.
Contact Email: zoe [at] communitycompany.org
Emma Hofstra
Research & Evaluation Lead
Emma has a Master of Science (MSc) in Family Relations & Applied Nutrition.
She is the lead research for all strategy projects. Combining principles of business and community-based research, she creates effective recommendations that balance sustainability and social impact with our charity and nonprofit partners.
With a background in academic research, she recognizes the crucial role that community engagement plays in driving meaningful, positive social change.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys painting and hiking with her dog, Kaz. She values the importance of maintaining strong relationships and loves spending time connecting with her friends and family.
Contact Email: emma [at] communitycompany.org
Justin Chan
Executive Director
Justin founded The Community Company in 2018 to connect with people overcoming adversity and creatively share their talents with the world.
Today, The Community Company is creating sustainable Social Enterprises in partnership with our community's most inspiring charities, nonprofits, and grassroot groups.
With a background in both Business Administration and community organizing, he brings a unique blend of experiences to every client project, from investment management, to nonprofit fundraising, to launching grassroot projects.
Outside of work, Justin is a lifelong learner. He sits on the board of the Guelph Community Foundation and enjoys photography, reading, running, basketball, and studying chess theory.
Contact Email: justin [at] communitycompany.org
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Our Certification
We’re a Certified B Corporation
In 2021, we passed a one year assessment to become a Certified B Corporation to further our commitment to creating social change. We’re one of 150 Certified B Corporations in Ontario.
In order to qualify as a B Corporation, an organization must have a cumulative score of 80 in Governance, Community, Environment and Accountability. We scored 124 points, which ranks us as one of the highest scoring organizations in Canada.
Many companies will tell you they do good, but few can actually prove it. We are proud to have received this certification from the leading global movement for social enterprises.