Management Committee

Dan Clements has been a Cambridge resident since 1973. Retired in 2015 after a long career in technology. He helps Citizens for Cambridge with technical activities and has been active working on projects such affordable housing, Housing Over Parking, Cambridge Community Table, ION Phase II to Cambridge, organizing election debates and town halls.

"During my working career, I didn't contribute very much volunteer time for the good of my community. I've learned in retirement that volunteer work is very rewarding and can make a difference."

Keith Rivers has lived in Cambridge since 1955. A retired Professional Engineer from Babcock & Wilcox Canada, he spent 45 years with the company.

He’s an active community member, serving with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and on the House of Friendship’s Close to Home Campaign. Keith has contributed to Citizens for Cambridge, West Galt neighbourhood committees, and various Regional panels focused on transportation, harm reduction, and community wellbeing.

To quote Margaret Mead, Anthropologist, "Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts”

Bob Howison moved to Cambridge in 1978 and established a dental practice. A longtime community volunteer, he’s been especially active with the Y, Cambridge Basketball, and CanAmera. He currently serves on the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame committee, a Basketball Ontario committee, and is Chair of the Cambridge Shelter Corporation.

In retirement, Bob chose to give back, saying, “Cambridge has been so good to me—rather than sit back, I want to help find solutions to the challenges we face.”

Born in Galt, John Egoff returned to Cambridge in 1984 and retired after 38 years in the chemical industry, where he led a specialty business in Canada.

Guided by his belief in “giving back,” John has served on numerous boards, including as founding director of the Waterloo Region Catholic Schools Foundation and Chair of the Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation.

John joined Citizens for Cambridge to help address the urgent need for affordable and supportive housing in the community.

Anne Tinker is the retired Founder and Executive Director of Cambridge Shelter Corporation, which supports individuals experiencing homelessness. She has served on several community boards, including Saint Luke’s Place, Community Support Connections, and the Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation.

An active Rotarian for over 25 years, Anne continues to volunteer with Imagine Canada and Wesley United Church. She currently is a board member at Porchlight Counselling & Addiction Services.

A lifelong advocate for vulnerable populations, Anne joined Citizens for Cambridge to help address the urgent need for affordable, supportive housing

June Anderson is a retired Spiritual Care Provider at the Cambridge Food Bank and a dedicated community volunteer. A former WRDSB School Trustee and CNDH Commissioner, she proudly calls herself a “political junkie.” She currently serves on the Cambridge Council on Aging.

June has contributed to many local initiatives, including the Recreation Multiplex Advisory Committee and a national poverty conference, and now volunteers with Trinity Community Table.

Guided by a belief in building vibrant, self-reliant communities, she says, “I want to be with people who submerge in the task.”

Raised in Cambridge and now raising her three children here, Amanda Maxwell holds a degree in Communication and Urban Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. A lifelong volunteer, she joined her first board—Cambridge Big Sisters—at age 18. She later served over 10 years on the Cambridge Public Library Board, including as Chair during the launch of the Old Post Office project.

A former Cambridge Realtor for 12 years, Amanda brings strong knowledge of the city and a passion for housing issues. She joined Citizens for Cambridge because it reflects her commitment to supporting the community’s most vulnerable.

Leanne Shanks is a business coach specializing in real estate and transportation franchises, with expertise in business transformation and sales strategy. She moved to Cambridge from Moncton five years ago. Leanne has served on boards such as Junior Achievement, Franchise Advisory Councils, and Run for Life, and has volunteered with Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, and local food banks. With decades of experience in real estate and housing, she joined Citizens for Cambridge to help drive positive change.

“As a community, we’re either part of the solution or part of the problem—I choose to be part of the solution.”

Diane Goodwin holds a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University and brings over 35 years of experience to Citizens for Cambridge. A resident since 1984, she spent her career supporting children, families, and vulnerable populations through roles in child protection, social services, and education.

Now retired, Diane has volunteered with Hospice and literacy programs. She is passionate about social justice, with a focus on affordable housing and the opioid crisis.

“Compassion is the foundation of vibrant, healthy communities—where everyone can find belonging and support.”

George Sousa has lived in Cambridge since 1966 and is a retired Civil Engineer from the Grand River Conservation Authority, with over 37 years in the environmental sector. His work fostered a strong belief in sustainable city-building—limiting sprawl, promoting intensification, protecting natural features, and developing around rapid transit to improve lives and address climate change.

George has served on several boards and committees, including Cambridge Memorial Hospital and the Grand River Chapter of Professional Engineers of Ontario.

“I’m hoping that my contributions can make a difference.”