Our team

Grits Abroad is run by volunteers who live on four continents. Here is who does what.

Dr Timothy Veale

Chair

Hong Kong, Asia

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Presides over meetings, provides strategic oversight and represents Grits Abroad officially.

Simone Kehler Funk

Vice-Chair

Paraguay, South America

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Assists in project management and assumes leadership duties in the Chair’s absence.

Yanko Kalem

Secretary
Data Chair

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Manages membership lists, records minutes and ensures constitutional compliance. Looks after data integrity and member training on party tools.

Murray Birt

Policy Chair

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Leads issue research and the group’s policy discussions.

Robert Donovan

Treasurer

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Manages the budget and financial reporting and ensures compliance with political financing regulations.

Daniel Scuka

Director of Communications

Germany, Europe

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Social media, website oversight and external announcements.

Nathaniel Nichol

Director of Communications
Data Chair

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Social media, website oversight and external announcements. Looks after data integrity and engagement analytics.

Tobias Becker

Director of Communications
Outreach Chair

France, Europe

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Social media, website oversight and external announcements. Builds community partnerships.

Where we are

13countries

4continents

1team

AlbaniaCanadaDenmarkFranceGermanyHong KongMalaysiaParaguayPortugalQatarSwitzerlandUnited KingdomUnited StatesOttawa

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Canada, our homeCountries where our members live

North America

  • Canada
  • United States

South America

  • Paraguay

Europe

  • Albania
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Portugal
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom

Asia

  • Hong Kong
  • Malaysia
  • Qatar

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