OUR TEAM
Get to know the faces behind Kindred Hearts Cambodia
Leanne Foff
Michael Wohl
Patrik Foff
Patrik Foff has spent over 20 years in the insurance industry with a specialization in employee benefits. In 2010, Patrik earned the Certified Financial Planner designation, and in 2011 he started his own brokerage, Gryphon Benefits & Insurance Inc.
In 2011 Patrik and his wife, Leanne, co-founded Kindred Hearts Cambodia and he continues to witness how the Foundation helps the Khmer people. Pat can usually be found swimming, surfing, or playing really complex board games with friends.
Dr. Michael Wohl is a professor of psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His work focuses on factors that help and hinder reconciliation following ethic conflict. He also conducts research on the causes and consequences of addiction and how to promote behavioural change.
In his leisure time, he likes to read non-fiction books, stay active (running, playing sports), talk politics to family and friends, and spend quality time with the people he loves.
Leanne has worked for over 20 years as a Registered Nurse in Pediatric ER at the Stollery Children¹s Hospital in Edmonton. She completed a Masters of International Health in 2009 from KIT University in Amsterdam.
Leanne's nursing experience and passion for helping others have led to several opportunities to provide medical care in developing countries, including Cambodia.
Leanne was drawn to the plight of the Cambodian people and subsequently co-founded Kindred Hearts Cambodia in 2011. Downtime for Leanne includes soccer, running and travelling with her husband and kids.
Johanna Knettig
Christy Geinger
Jim Craig
Johanna has dedicated the last 20 years of both her career and personal life to strengthening our communities, with particular focus on supporting those most vulnerable. She passionately believes that all people deserve respect and dignity as they journey through life. After more than 15 years in the health care industry, both front line and senior leadership roles, Johanna has recently shifted her career focus to the community services sector. She currently serves on the executive team as the Chief Programs Officer at Bissell Centre, an Edmonton based not for profit organization with a vision to eliminate poverty in our communities.
Christy has a passion for helping others, as evidenced by her 28-year nursing career. Christy began nursing in Texas, where she worked for nearly a decade, before settling back in Edmonton. She has since enjoyed many years at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, most recently in the post-operative area.
Christy has also visited Stung Treng, Cambodia where she provided valuable healthcare teaching to staff, and completed the annual clinic audit.
When she is not caring for others, Christy loves exploring Edmonton’s river valley, chasing her dogs, Poppy and Clover, and relaxing at her family’s farm in Mayerthorpe.
Jim is a certified professional accountant serving on the Board as the Treasurer. His interest in serving with KHCF lies in his desire to share the love of Jesus Christ through the provision of free medical care to some of the most impoverished people of Cambodia.
Lisa Lillebuen
Lisa has worked for over 20 years in the health care field as both a frontline Registered nurse and in leadership positions. In 2019 she graduated with a Master of Nursing degree and now works as a Nurse Practitioner in Home and Community Care. She believes everyone deserves equal access to competent, safe and ethical care. Lisa is excited to have the opportunity to assist with providing high quality, affordable medical aid in Cambodia. Outside of work Lisa loves to Ukrainian dance, spend time with her daughter and 2 dogs and playing soccer.
Jeremiah Gallinger
Jeremiah has a strong desire to improve the world around him, both in his daily work as a Supervisor with the City of Edmonton, and in his volunteer activities. Jeremiah provides high quality service to the people of Edmonton, with the resources available to him. Furthermore, he has a desire and vision to apply his knowledge and experience to help improve the lives of those in low income countries, such as Cambodia. When not volunteering his time, Jeremiah can be found cheering on his kids at the soccer pitch or throwing a disc with his wife in a competitive game of ultimate frisbee.