Founder of Green Care Farms

Advisor to MGCF

Rebekah Churchyard

Rebekah Churchyard, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, PMP is a Social Worker, Project Manager and Psychotherapist. As a tribute to her grandparents, Rebekah founded Green Care Farms Inc. in 2021 (located in Halton Hills/Milton, Ontario). Her work as CEO of Green Care Farms delivers the first ever nature-based program in Canada for people with dementia on an operational farm. She is committed to changing the landscape of care in Canada by supporting other Canadians to open more care farms. Rebekah also currently works in a direct service role in specialized geriatrics healthcare. Prior to this, while living in Toronto, Rebekah gained extensive volunteer experience in charitable board governance and municipal policy. She served as acting President and Vice-President with the Toronto Council on Aging Board of Directors and as an Accountability Table member with the City of Toronto’s Seniors Strategy. Now residing in Guelph, Ontario, Rebekah is happily dedicated to serving older adults and making the world a better place to grow old.