Shady Farag
Founder & Director
On a professional level Shady is an experienced project manager with several years of experience in the construction field, the travel industry and the sales domain. He is currently the owner and managing director of a flourishing home construction business that allows him to utilize his education being a civil engineer and a licensed homebuilder as well as his graduate studies in Project Management. Shady is the founder of Land of Hope; he has been leading this organization since its establishment in January 2012. He leads the teams and committees that manage the various branches of ministry at Land of Hope. Shady is married to Sarah; the Lord blessed them with a beautiful daughter, Tianna. His objective has always been to extend the ministry’s reach ceasing every opportunity so that more people can hear the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Shady has many hobbies among which is playing soccer and travel.
Founder & Director
On a professional level Shady is an experienced project manager with several years of experience in the construction field, the travel industry and the sales domain. He is currently the owner and managing director of a flourishing home construction business that allows him to utilize his education being a civil engineer and a licensed homebuilder as well as his graduate studies in Project Management. Shady is the founder of Land of Hope; he has been leading this organization since its establishment in January 2012. He leads the teams and committees that manage the various branches of ministry at Land of Hope. Shady is married to Sarah; the Lord blessed them with a beautiful daughter, Tianna. His objective has always been to extend the ministry’s reach ceasing every opportunity so that more people can hear the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Shady has many hobbies among which is playing soccer and travel.
Marian Nessim
Vice President
Marian is a Financial Analyst with a bachelor’s in Economics and Political Sciences. In addition to her role as the Vice President of Land of Hope, Marian plays a key role in Land of Hope partnerships and fundraising activities.
Vice President
Marian is a Financial Analyst with a bachelor’s in Economics and Political Sciences. In addition to her role as the Vice President of Land of Hope, Marian plays a key role in Land of Hope partnerships and fundraising activities.
Gaby Hanna
Impact Outreach Manager
Gaby is an electrical engineer with a bachelor’s of Engineering from Ryerson University. Gaby plays a key role in leading Land of Hope community projects and mercy ministries (Impact), his heart is full of compassion towards those in need to reach out to them with practical help as well as the message of Hope of Jesus Christ. As a self-proclaimed geek, he loves technology, media and video games. He loves playing the piano at his local church and has a passion for photography and videography.
Impact Outreach Manager
Gaby is an electrical engineer with a bachelor’s of Engineering from Ryerson University. Gaby plays a key role in leading Land of Hope community projects and mercy ministries (Impact), his heart is full of compassion towards those in need to reach out to them with practical help as well as the message of Hope of Jesus Christ. As a self-proclaimed geek, he loves technology, media and video games. He loves playing the piano at his local church and has a passion for photography and videography.
Lawrence Artin
Anchor Retreat Centre Development Manager
Lawrence is an electrical engineer, who graduated from Ryerson University in 2007. Lawrence is leading Land of Hope community outreach ministry known as Impact. He also plays an active role in various Christian youth ministries, homeless outreach ministries and he is an indispensable leader in the development and expansion projects of Anchor Retreat Centre at Land of Hope. His hobbies included fixing cars, playing various sports but specially enjoyed playing American football and Rugby.
Anchor Retreat Centre Development Manager
Lawrence is an electrical engineer, who graduated from Ryerson University in 2007. Lawrence is leading Land of Hope community outreach ministry known as Impact. He also plays an active role in various Christian youth ministries, homeless outreach ministries and he is an indispensable leader in the development and expansion projects of Anchor Retreat Centre at Land of Hope. His hobbies included fixing cars, playing various sports but specially enjoyed playing American football and Rugby.
Tony Hanna
Social Media Moderator
Tony a motivated analytical planner. He graduated with a bachelor’s of Engineering from Ryerson University, and gathered years of experience in the area of project management and project planning. His education and experience have helped him successfully manage large projects for Land of Hope, and subsequently overseeing various projects.
Tony is a hybrid of technical and artistic natures, as he also works as a part-time photographer. He enjoys capturing precious moments and documenting memories. He currently applies his creative and analytical skills in leading various projects in Land of Hope.
Social Media Moderator
Tony a motivated analytical planner. He graduated with a bachelor’s of Engineering from Ryerson University, and gathered years of experience in the area of project management and project planning. His education and experience have helped him successfully manage large projects for Land of Hope, and subsequently overseeing various projects.
Tony is a hybrid of technical and artistic natures, as he also works as a part-time photographer. He enjoys capturing precious moments and documenting memories. He currently applies his creative and analytical skills in leading various projects in Land of Hope.
Dany Hanna
Web & Graphic Designer
Dany Hanna is the multimedia specialist at Land of Hope, he makes significant contributions to all of Land of Hope’s published content whether in printed material or via the Web. He is also Sound Coordinator and Graphic Designer at Land of Hope, Dany is an Electrical Engineer who loves soccer, karaoke, and traveling.
His favorite quote is “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
Web & Graphic Designer
Dany Hanna is the multimedia specialist at Land of Hope, he makes significant contributions to all of Land of Hope’s published content whether in printed material or via the Web. He is also Sound Coordinator and Graphic Designer at Land of Hope, Dany is an Electrical Engineer who loves soccer, karaoke, and traveling.
His favorite quote is “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
Sarah Beshara
Outreach Project Manager
In her professional life, Sarah is a senior integration consultant in IT. Sarah has a bachelor’s in Computer Sciences, specialized in Information Systems. She contributes to Land of Hope in various ways by managing and taking part in several outreach projets. Sarah is a passionate adventurous person who loves to try and learn new things. Sarah loves travelling, drawing and singing.
Outreach Project Manager
In her professional life, Sarah is a senior integration consultant in IT. Sarah has a bachelor’s in Computer Sciences, specialized in Information Systems. She contributes to Land of Hope in various ways by managing and taking part in several outreach projets. Sarah is a passionate adventurous person who loves to try and learn new things. Sarah loves travelling, drawing and singing.
Christine Morkos
Anchor Retreat Centre Marketing Manager
Christine Morkos graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy in 2010 with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Currently working in the retail setting, she interacts with patients on a daily basis, assesses their needs, and optimizes their health outcomes. When outside the pharmacy she enjoys serving her community, Broadway musicals, traveling, and a good slice of pizza.
Anchor Retreat Centre Marketing Manager
Christine Morkos graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy in 2010 with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Currently working in the retail setting, she interacts with patients on a daily basis, assesses their needs, and optimizes their health outcomes. When outside the pharmacy she enjoys serving her community, Broadway musicals, traveling, and a good slice of pizza.
Rafeik Nessim
Project Manager
Rafeik is a passionate individual who thrives to implement management skills to arrange and plan mega events in Land of Hope. Rafeik is a Bachelor of Science graduate from Brock University and is currently studying Respiratory Therapy at Michener Institute. He has a distinctive drive and passion towards helping and uplifting others around him. He enjoys playing different sports with soccer being his favourite.
Project Manager
Rafeik is a passionate individual who thrives to implement management skills to arrange and plan mega events in Land of Hope. Rafeik is a Bachelor of Science graduate from Brock University and is currently studying Respiratory Therapy at Michener Institute. He has a distinctive drive and passion towards helping and uplifting others around him. He enjoys playing different sports with soccer being his favourite.