Andrew founded The Brown Homestead with his wife, partner and muse, Jennifer, and they live in Port Dalhousie. He has a background in marketing and communications, and, in a past life, worked in theatre and independent film after completing a film & communications degree at McGill University. In addition to serving as the Chairman and Executive Director of the Homestead, he also heads the Humeniuk Foundation, a 50 year old family foundation that empowers ambitious community building organizations.

Theresa received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph, where she further discovered her passion for history and heritage. She then attended the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, where she completed the three year Heritage Conservation Program. During her time at Willowbank, both as a student and employee, she organized a number of events and helped to establish an international partnership between Willowbank and Messors, an organization that runs hands-on heritage conservation focused field schools in Puglia, Italy. Fun Fact: Theresa was the first employee of The Brown Homestead back in 2016, where she assisted with the organizational development and strategic planning for the future of The Brown Homestead.

Jess is a historical researcher dedicated to understanding, preserving, and sharing stories of the past. Growing up just down the road from The Brown Homestead, she has deep roots in this community. She earned a Masters degree in history from Brock University in 2020, using GIS to investigate trade, communication networks, and economic development in Niagara during the early Loyalist period. Jess has been involved at a number of heritage sites over the past nine years, and remains engaged in her spare time with various local projects including technical report writing, archaeology, historical GIS & digital history, and public history.

Growing up in Grimsby, Sara's passion for sharing local history began as a child after discovering a book detailing the origins of the town's street names. Following her passion, Sara went on to pursue a MA in Public History at Carleton University and build a career in the museum and heritage fields. After over six years at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre, Sara joined The Brown Homestead to continue putting her passion into action, using local history as a platform to bring people into meaningful conversation, build community connections, and amplify new voices.

Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Mackenzie has always had an interest in Niagara's history, specifically its built heritage. She recently graduated with a Diploma in Heritage Conservation from the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts in Queenston, ON. During her intern year, Mackenzie worked at The Brown Homestead studying the wallpaper in the Ballroom of the John Brown House. She now works as the Project Manager for the house restoration, working on both design and hands-on implementation. She is also an intern member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP).

Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Art History from the University of Toronto, alongside a diploma from Sheridan College, where she discovered her passion for history, the arts, and heritage. She recently completed a Certificate in Museum Studies with the Ontario Museum Association. She has experience working with various arts communities and non profits throughout Ontario in arts administration, fundraising, and event delivery. Outside of work, she is a practicing artist and enjoys printmaking.