Our Team

We are passionate about making personal development available to everyone. Through their time, effort, and professional skills, they’re making a difference in our community and beyond.

our team
Ness Gale
Executive Director
Rick Liu

Accountant

Simon Cheung

Magazine Editor

Mandy Cummings
Blog Coordinator
Potoki Paul

Web Developer

Renae Spagnoletti

Store manager of Thrift & Fund Burquitlam

Ness Gale Headshot
Ness Gale

Executive Director

Ness is passionate about empowerment, leadership, and skill-building, with extensive experience in mentorship, creating impactful programs, and facilitating opportunities for individuals to gain confidence and self-worth. Deeply committed to fostering community and connection, she works to create spaces where people can thrive.

Rick Liu - Accountant
Rick Liu

Accountant

Rick Liu is a Certified General Accountant (CPA, CGA) with a demonstrated history of working in non-profit and private sectors. Rick joined Low Entropy Foundation in June 2022. In his current role as Accountant, Rick provides budgeting and financial administration support for the organization, while managing the day to day financial requirements from both external and internal stakeholders.

Simon Cheung
Simon Cheung

Magazine Editor

After studying journalism at Western University, Simon worked as a reporter before turning his attention to law and non-profits. He has been lucky enough to blend these interests into a career involving non-profit program co-ordination, advocacy and volunteering.

Mandy Cummings
Mandy Cummings

Blog Coordinator

Mandy’s experience as a team lead, facilitator, and consultant, supports our organization to reach our goals of personal development and self-fulfillment. In her spare time, Mandy enjoys cooking elaborate dishes, meditating, scuba diving, and getting lost in new places in all corners of the world.

Paul Potoki
Paul Potoki

Web Developer

Paul is an enthusiastic web developer dedicated to shaping seamless digital experiences that foster connection and accessibility. With expertise spanning personal blogs, corporate sites, e-commerce platforms, and real estate websites, Paul crafts user-friendly designs that invite engagement and interaction.

 

His commitment to best SEO practices ensures that every project not only looks great but reaches the communities that need it most. Rooted in our mission of fostering growth and inclusivity, Paul’s work helps bring our vision to life—creating online spaces that inform, inspire, and empower.

Renae Spagnoletti
Renae Spagnoletti

Store manager of Thrift & Fund Burquitlam

With over a decade of experience as a successful manager, I’ve consistently delivered results and take pride in my skills in merchandising, organization, and cultivating a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment for both staff and volunteers.

 

Helping others has always been a passion of mine, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be in a role where I can make a meaningful impact. Being able to express genuine care and compassion as part of my work is something I truly value.

 

I’m excited about what’s ahead for Low Entropy and look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the Thrift & Fund store!