Navigating Change with 3 World Vision CEOs | Trinity Talks Podcast

Navigating Change with 3 World Vision CEOs | Trinity Talks Podcast

From Trinity Streetsville by Trinity Church Streetsville

June 1, 2026 · 29 min · Season 26 · Episode 10

About this episode

Three former and current CEOs of World Vision Canada discuss leadership challenges and experiences in a changing world.

What does it take to lead a large humanitarian organization through growth, a pandemic and a rapidly changing world? Dave Toycen, Michael Messenger and Allison Alley join us for this historic conversation to share their experience as past and present CEOs of World Vision Canada. Dave shares how he had to make tough decisions that ended up having a huge impact on the organization’s finances. Michael shares his experience responding and adapting World Vision’s work while protecting their mission and vision. Allison opens up about what keeps her grounded in the face of so much need and uncertainty. Together these leaders represent more than 50 years of high-level, nonprofit leadership that has transformed the lives of millions of children and communities around the world. Whether you’re a long-time World Vision supporter, looking for leadership wisdom, or wanting to understand more about the impact that you can have in a broken world, this podcast has something for you.

People in this episode

Guests: Dave Toycen, Michael Messenger, Allison Alley

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • humanitarian organizations
  • nonprofit
  • change management
  • pandemic response
  • community impact

Keywords

  • leadership
  • World Vision
  • humanitarian
  • nonprofit
  • pandemic
  • community
  • change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Vision Canada

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