Our Team


YWCA Toronto is an association by, for and about women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.

Our team of 600+ dedicated staff members are the backbone of everything we do. Their expertise, passion, and commitment drive our mission forward, ensuring we deliver exceptional service and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

YWCA Toronto Executive Team

Chief Executive Officer
Heather McGregor, C.M. 

Director of Advocacy & Communications
Sami Pritchard

Director of Employment & Training
Joanna Jaskielewicz

Director of Employment & Training
Petya Nacheva

Director of Finance & Information Technology
Lo Fine

Director of Girls’, Youth & Family Programs
Racheal Lawrence

Director of Permanent Housing
Alethia Lewis

Director of Philanthropy
Sasha Manes

Director of Human Resources 
Jeannette Manguiat

Director of Shelters & Clinical Services
Harmony Adzido

Director of Property Services and Asset Management
Chris Yates 

YWCA Toronto Board of Directors

President
Sarah Yaffe

Vice-Presidents
Sonia Sahdev
Catherine Milne

Secretary
Fatema Lotia

Co-Treasurers
Lee-Anne Kovacs
Lorrie King

Member at Large
Uchenwa Genus

Members
Kiana Blake
Priyanka Debnath
Megan Fowler
Aniska Graver
Darcie James-Maxwell
Sobiga Kamalakaran
Jennifer McGoey
Chilombo Olawoye
Carrie Russell
Naba Saeed

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