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meet
our team
Tamarack Institute is a remote organization, which is great for quality of life and for the environment. Our teams live and work within and around the communities we proudly serve. Please reach out directly to start a conversation.
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About Liz
Liz, Tamarack's Co-CEO, drives community change through collective impact and collaborative leadership. A recognized thought leader, Liz has authored numerous papers on complex community change issues.
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Danya Pastuszek
Co-CEO
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About Danya
Danya, Co-CEO, and Director of our Networks for Change, champions collective impact and data strategy. She's dedicated to fostering inclusive, thriving communities.
![AALIYAH LAHAI](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/31.png?width=1000&name=31.png)
Aaliyah Lahai
Community Animator, Research and Outreach
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Linkedin
About
Aaliyah, Community Animator Research and Outreach, applies her expertise in Microbiology and Sustainability to the Dev Lab project, fostering skills development for young adults across Canada.
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Alison Homer
Director, Learning, Evaluation, and Systems Change
Contact
LinkedIn
About Alison
Alison builds a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement within Tamarack’s networks for change. She supports her teammates to surface and share success stories that amplify and accelerate community change. Alison enjoys mountain biking and snowboarding in Revelstoke, BC.
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Angelina Pelletier
Associate Director, Building Youth Futures
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Linkedin
About
Angelina, with a background in legal administration and human rights, is devoted to empowering Indigenous Youth with Tamarack's CBYF.
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Antoinette Brind'Amour
Senior Translator and Translation Manager
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LinkedIn
About
Antoinette, Senior Translator and Translation Manager and accomplished artist, holds a Bachelor's in Philosophy and a certificate in Graphic Design. With 35 years in bilingual communications, they are now fully focused on translation in the English-French language pairing. Antoinette's personal interests revolve around geopolitics and entrepreneurship.
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Astrid Arumae
Manager of Communities, Building Belonging & Climate Transitions
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Linkedin
About
Astrid, Manager of Cities, fosters belonging and climate transitions. With a background in project management and operations, she holds a strong foundation in community-building and entrepreneurship.
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Christiana Iheanacho
Senior Community Animator, People and Culture
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Chuk Odenigbo
Consulting Director, Evaluating Impact
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Claire Lewis
Director, Resource Development
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Linkedin
About
Claire, a certified fundraising executive, leverages 15 yrs of experience to foster partnerships at Tamarack. She enjoys family time, cycling, and neighbourhood exploration.
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Duncan Field
Associate Director, Learning Centre
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Linkedin
About
Duncan Field, Associate Director at the Learning Centre, spearheads e-learning course development and consulting contracts, leveraging his background in Psychology, Philosophy, and Law.
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Heather Keam
Consulting Director, Asset-Based Community Development
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Linkedin
About
Heather leads ABCD strategies at Tamarack with 22 years of community dev exp. She's a lifelong learner, volunteer, and advocate for community belonging.
![ISAAC HEWITT-HARRIS](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/ISAAC3-2.png?width=1000&name=ISAAC3-2.png)
Isaac Hewitt-Harris
Senior Community Animator, Learning Centre
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Linkedin
About
Isaac supports community development, enjoys wildlife photography, and hiking, and brings his passion for the outdoors to Tamarack's initiatives.
![JAIME STIEF](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/29.png?width=1000&name=29.png)
Jaime Stief
Community Animator, Digital Experience
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Linkedin
About
Jaime, a Community Animator in Digital Experience, holds a Bachelor's in Communications and Sociology and a Master's in Communication Studies. Passionate about social justice, she enjoys outdoor activities and travelling.
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Jana Harris
Director, Finance and Operations
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Linkedin
About
Jana manages Finance & Operations at Tamarack, blending her international experience with her love for community building and adventure.
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Jessica Gilligan
Community Animator, Brand Experience
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Linkedin
About
Jessica holds degrees in French and Marketing, specializes in brand content, and is devoted to sharing Tamarack's impact in an accessible and inclusive way.
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Jorge Garza
Associate Director, Communities Building Belonging
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Linkedin
About
Jorge holds a Master's in Urban Planning and specializes in equitable futures, and is devoted to empowering communities at Tamarack.
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Jill Zacharias
Growth and Impact, Communities Ending Poverty
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Linkedin
About
Jill, experienced in social planning, advocates for poverty reduction and is dedicated to supporting Tamarack's impactful initiatives.
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Justin Williams
Associate Director, Public Policy and Government Relations
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Linkedin
About
Justin leads Public Policy and Government Relations, leveraging his expertise in research and advocacy to drive positive change and community engagement.
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Kate Berezina
Community Animator, Accounts Receivable
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Linkedin
About
Kate, Community Animator in Accounts Payable, ensures smooth expense workflows and fosters vendor relationships with her accounting expertise.
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Kieran Maingot
Manager of Communities, Climate Transitions
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Linkedin
About Kieran, a sociology graduate, advocates for climate action, and is passionate about contributing to Tamarack's sustainable climate transitions.
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Laura Schnurr
Director, Community Climate Transitions
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Linkedin
About
Laura holds a B.Comm & M.A. in Global Studies. She champions climate action and social innovation, balancing advocacy with family life across continents.
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Lisa Attygalle
Consulting Director, Community Engagement
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Linkedin
About
Lisa, Consulting Director, pioneers authentic community engagement strategies. She's an advocate for simplicity and creativity in community change. Off-duty, she co-owns a community café.
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Mairead Stewart
Community Animator, Research and Writing
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Linkedin
About
Mairead is a part of the Youth Futures team. Their work covers themes of community building and collective practice. Mairead holds a BA in Multimedia Studies from McMaster University and an MDes (Master of Design) in Digital Futures from OCAD University.
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Maureen Owens
Manager of Communities, Ending Poverty
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Linkedin
About
Maureen holds two Bachelor’s degrees, focusing on Health Promotion and Education. She advocates for equity and community involvement in poverty reduction. Outside work, Maureen enjoys skiing and hiking.
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Mike Des Jardins
Manager of Sustainability and Development...
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Linkedin
About
Mike, a certified Ontario teacher, leads sustainability efforts for Communities Building Youth Futures. He champions youth leadership and fosters community innovation. Outside work, he enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors.
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Myriam Bérubé
Consulting Director, Québec
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Linkedin
About
Myriam, Consulting Director, champions community innovation, leveraging 15+ years in social impact. She enjoys fostering collaboration and exploring new pathways for change.
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Natasha Pei
Associate Director, Communities Ending Poverty
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About
Natasha Pei serves as the Associate Director of Communities Ending Poverty, leveraging her 13 years of experience in community development to promote justice and equity through place-based, community-led systems change.
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Njoki Mbũrũ
Manager of Communities, Building Belonging
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About
Njoki is a storyteller currently a part of the Communities Building Belonging team where she is focused on forming trust-centred relationships with new potential or existing partners who are committed to cultivating a sense of belonging in their communities.
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Orpah Cundangan
Learning Lead, Ending Poverty
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About
Orpah, Learning Lead, champions equity in poverty reduction, drawing from 10+ years in non-profits. She enjoys cooking, singing, painting, and volleyball with loved ones.
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Owen Henderson
Community Animator, Project, Grant Administration & Executive Support
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Linkedin
About
Owen empowers youth and nonprofits, enjoys playing guitar, learning French and brings creativity and dedication to Tamarack's youth-focused projects.
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Prachir Pasricha
Manager of Communities, Climate Transitions & Building Belonging
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Linkedin
About
Prachir fosters community resilience in climate transitions and merges social innovation with sustainability. He enjoys reading, puzzles, and walks.
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Rana Nemat Allah
Manager of Communities, Building Youth Futures
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Linkedin
About
Rana leads Cities in Communities Building Youth Futures, advocating for inclusive systems and safer spaces for marginalized voices, driven by empathy and empowerment.
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Rochelle Ignacio
Director, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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About
Rochelle, Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, brings a background in community building, anti-racism, and creating inclusive spaces for equity-deserving communities.
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Ruté Ojigbo
Senior Community Animator, Learning
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Linkedin
About
Ruté holds a BA in Global Studies and an MA in Digital Experience Innovation. She is the Senior Community Animator for Tamarack’s communications and marketing team. She enjoys writing, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
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Savroop Shergill
Manager of Communities, Building Youth Futures
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Shanese Steele
Senior Community Animator, Equity and Reconciliation
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About
Shanese, Senior Community Animator, brings expertise in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Shanese enjoys writing, LGBTQAI2S+ advocacy, and inclusive space creation.
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Stephanie Murray
Associate Director, Events
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About
Stephanie, Event Experience Community Animator, excels in event planning and communications. With a degree in Public Relations and Journalism, she enjoys outdoor activities and cooking.
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Sonja Miokovic
Consulting Director, Community Innovation
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Linkedin
About
Sonja leads Tamarack's Community Innovation Area, fostering dynamic initiatives worldwide. With vast global experience, she's an advocate for community-led change.
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Sylvia Cheuy
Consulting Director, Collaboration
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About
Sylvia leads Tamarack’s Collaboration Area. She deeply appreciates of the benefits and challenges of diverse groups learning and working together.
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Yas Hassan
Associate Director, Learning Centre
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About
Yas is an Associate Director at Tamarack Institute’s Learning Centre. They are dedicated to community development and engagement, prioritizing ethical co-creation and collaboration.
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Nation Cheong
Board Chair
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Ana Gonzalez Guerrero
Vice-Chair
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Bill Harper
Treasurer
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Ben Henderson
Board Member
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Colleen Christopherson-Cote
Board Member
Colleen has been working in community economic development for over 20 years in both urban and rural communities across Saskatchewan. She has extensive knowledge of the complexity of human service systems and the intricacies of how public policy and practice indirectly and directly impact people.
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Dina Al-khooly
Board Member
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Dr. Jiwei Li
Board Member
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Lori Hewson
Board Member
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Mary Pickering
Board Member
Mary Pickering specializes in environmental non-profit leadership, focusing on climate programs, policy advocacy, and multi-stakeholder collaborations to accelerate climate actions at scale.
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Natasha Beedie
Board Member
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Precious Ile
Board Member
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Sunshine Chen
Board Member
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Liz Weaver
Co-CEO
Contact
Liz, Tamarack's Co-CEO, drives community change through collective impact and collaborative leadership. A recognized thought leader, Liz has authored numerous papers on complex community change issues.
![danya](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/danya.png?width=1000&name=danya.png)
Danya Pastuszek
Co-CEO
Contact
Danya, Co-CEO, and Director of our Networks for Change, champions collective impact and data strategy. She's dedicated to fostering inclusive, thriving communities.
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