Dean Ellis has been involved with Plant Water Grow from its conceptions elected to chair early 2022.

A voice amongst his peers and associates speaking of community development , education & leadership, through change & innovation. Ellis is an advocated for the rights of both men, women and children and a leaders within his community sitting at tables developing concepts, ideas and strategy towards change. Possessing a broad range of experience having served as creative director of ELLIS ESQ, previous director of church services for RCM one of Toronto largest non denominational organizations. He has pioneered the launch of various ministries and approached to improve society – economic outcomes both in urban and remote Canada and Cambodia and he has led teams and boards in both settings.