Our Advance Team
Nicola Mansell Topsom
Co-Founder and Director
Nicola has a love for the lost and forgotten ones, and is undaunted by challenges. She has learned to discuss ideas with her teams and, together, find solutions where there looked like none were possible. In March 2024, after 10 years as a volunteer, Nicola has made Advance her full-time work, raising her own support. Nicola and her husband, Jason, live in Burlington, Ontario with their two daughters.
Jazmin LaFramboise
Co-Founder and Board Member
Jazmin’s first visit to Haiti in 2006 proved to be one of life’s special moments; a turning point. Since then, Jazmin has championed Job Creation, making it one of the pillars of Advance. Jazmin is key to our annual fundraising events and her skills at connecting with donors has kept us going since 2014. She owns and operates a successful real estate business in Spruce Grove, Alberta, where she lives with her husband, Jesse, and their daughter.
Jessica Likness Anderson
Treasurer and Board Member
Jessica’s expertise in accounting (Bachelor’s Degree) is a gift to Advance. She is meticulous with your donations and ensures that all the paperwork is perfect. Jessica works closely with the National Teams in Haiti and India for detailed financial reports. Jess is of proud Cree and Metis heritage, raising two young children with her husband, John, on traditional Treaty 6 Lands.
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