Tearfund is so thrilled to welcome our summer interns for 2025!
For the past 6 years, Tearfund has had the absolute privilege of welcoming young men and women who are passionate about God and seeing all people free from poverty, living transformed lives, and reaching their God-given potential. Throughout the summer, these interns will work on several important projects across our departments to help Tearfund fulfill its mission.
Learn more about who they are below!
Kelly Zhou
Digital Marketing Specialist
Kelly is a recent graduate of TMU’s Media Production program. She is passionate about storytelling and creative expression. Kelly loves exploring films, shows, and animation, always seeking fresh inspiration. Throughout her studies, Kelly worked on student productions in various roles, including camera operation, editing, and produced a mini-series called Pajama Playdate. She serves as the Administrator for TMU Asian Christian Fellowship, creating social media content to promote programs and events. She loves taking current trends and flipping them to become Christ-centered. Kelly is excited to join Tearfund this summer and looks forward to using her gifts to serve God in a Christ-centered community.
Charlotte Lo
Marketing Coordinator
Charlotte is a creator first and foremost. Bringing a strong foundation in commerce from McMaster University and a deep passion for creativity, her love for music and painting allows her to embrace innovative thinking, problem-solving and artistic insight. Growing up in a Christian environment, she is driven by values of integrity, service, and meaningful connection, leaving her with a variety of experiences in different service industries. Her relationship-oriented nature allows her to thrive in collaborative settings, fostering strong team dynamics. Excited to contribute this summer, Charlotte looks forward to aligning her faith with her professional growth, making a positive impact within Tearfund and the communities it serves.
Angelica Pangilinan
Development Officer
Angelica is a Filipina-Canadian born citizen raised in Hamilton, Ontario. She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brock University and has experiences in social justice research, education, and community organizing. Her faith and purpose in Jesus have defined her commitment to live radically sacrificial. She is excited to support fundraising, grant writing, and donor engagement this summer. In her free time she enjoys physical activities like strength training, documenting memories (scrapbooking, vlogs, and journaling), and travelling (semester abroad in the UK and visited family in the Philippines last year).
Miranda Brown
Writer/Storyteller
Miranda has completed her second year at Redeemer University in the Honours English program and Media Communications program. Having worked for Tearfund last summer, she is excited to return full time this May. She is excited to continue using her skills in writing, editing, and storytelling to make a difference in God’s Kingdom this summer. Besides working for Tearfund, Miranda is a writing tutor, writes for Faith Today, leads her school’s worship team, and has started a blood donation club at Redeemer. For fun, Miranda enjoys playing music, creative writing, digital art, and reading.
Ryan Van Hemert
Video Specialist
Ryan graduated from Redeemer University in 2024 with a double major in Media Communications and English Writing and worked for Tearfund last summer. He is excited to return this summer after spending the fall and winter working for a variety of other organizations, meeting their video production needs. Ryan is excited to use his video editing abilities to craft compelling narratives that highlight missions work in foreign countries, encouraging donations and engagement. He looks forward to expanding his video production skills to further serve God’s Kingdom by telling impactful stories and supporting meaningful causes. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time outdoors and staying active through hiking, basketball, swimming, and pickleball.
Chloe Konrad
Ethno-Botany Research Assistant
Chloe just completed her third year at Trent University as a Forensic Biology major and has a passion for the intersections of nature, scientific study, and faith. She has a deep interest in biodiversity and believes that God put us here with a responsibility to care for the natural world and to holistically care for people in a way which affirms their joy and dignity. Chloe has been part of Tearfund Canada for a year now and is honored to continue to contribute to their incredible work in restoring and protecting both people and the environment. Through her studies, Chloe has a wide range of experiences in research and analysis on topics ranging from conservation biology, forensic science, chemistry, and biological anthropology. For fun Chloe loves painting, pottery, reading, learning, and being active outside through her hiking and camping adventures.
