SHORT DAY – Monday September 30, 2024. Truth and Reconciliation. Office will only be open from 10am to 2pm.

Meet Our Remarkable Team Members

At Times Change, we wholeheartedly appreciate the diversity and unwavering passion that each employee, volunteer, and leadership team member contributes. As a non-profit organization, we understand that the diversity within our team and their shared commitment to our vision are fundamental to our capacity to provide employment services for women.

The Times Change Collective

EDUCATIONAL COUNSELLOR/MANAGER
Diana Bahr
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR/MANAGER
Jenya Zukershtein
EMPLOYER SERVICE CONSULTANT/MANAGER
​Meg Mathur
COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/MANAGER
Kary McIntosh
OPERATIONS SPECIALIST/MANAGER
Christine Sweeton
IT SPECIALIST/MANAGER
​Song Sha
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR/MANAGER
Lydia Stouten
Employer Service Consultant/Manager
Leandra Ward

Our Dedicated Support Staff

PROGRAM COORDINATOR - EMPLOYMENT ESSENTIALS
Kayla Alvarado
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR
Denise Mailoux-Alves
IT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Nilam Keshwala
JOB DEVELOPER ASSISTANT
​​Victoria Aspiotis
INTAKE & OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Adriana Nijhar
DIGITAL SKILLS & PARTICIPANT SUCCESS COORDINATOR
Isabella Mauti
Intake & Retention Coordinator
​​Alicia Edmunds
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR
Katie Yumol
Program Coordinator | ElevateHer Program
Horia Sardarzada
Program Assistant | ElevateHer Program
Büşra Boğazlıyan
Intake Coordinator
Caitlin Droney
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Hafsa Mehmood
Employer Engagement & CAMP Program Coordinator
Taylor DeLaurentis
RETENTION SPECIALIST
Elizabeth Ochola

Our Volunteers

Our Visionary Board of Directors

TREASURER
Ruth Woolmer
Ruth Woolmer is a seasoned tax professional and founder of REW Services, offering tax advisory services to corporate clients. She has held prominent roles, including Global Head of Tax at a Singaporean sovereign wealth fund and Director of Tax at CPP Investments in Toronto and Hong Kong. Ruth started her career with a Big 4 firm in the UK and was a Director in Deloitte UK's International Tax group. She holds a Bachelor of Physics (Honors) from the University of Manchester and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Ruth is also involved in her community, serving on the boards of the Georgian Bay Symphony and on the board of Hackergal.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Riannon John
Riannon is a senior communications professional with over 12 years of experience in major Canadian non-profits and a global communications agency. She specializes in corporate brand and reputation, stakeholder engagement, executive positioning, and change management. Riannon is passionate about gender equity, anti-racism, and community involvement.
DIRECTOR
Ria N. Madan
Ria Madan is a seasoned legal professional specializing in commercial and contracts law, with 20 years of international experience in fostering collaborative, culturally diverse work environments. Licensed to practice in Canada and India, Ria has worked for top law firms and multinational corporations, including DHL, HSBC, Rogers, Accenture, and Manulife, and currently holds the role of Senior Legal Counsel at PwC Canada. She combines a pragmatic approach to achieve optimal outcomes for all stakeholders and has further credentials as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C) and Certified Information Privacy Technologies (CIPT). Dedicated to giving back, Ria has been actively involved with the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) and served on the boards of the Peel HIV/AIDS Network, Skills for Change, and Kids Kicking Cancer Canada.
DIRECTOR
Jeahnette Cavaliere
Jeahnette Cavaliere is the country manager and COO for Wells Fargo Canada, leading strategy and overseeing regulatory and business activities. Joining Wells Fargo in 2003, she played a key role in establishing the Canadian branch and became COO in 2018. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University, Jeahnette is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, founding the Canada Women’s Connection ERN and serving as an executive sponsor of the Canada DE&I Council. Named a 2023 Catalyst Honours Champion, she also supports Canada We Share Solar. She lives in the Greater Toronto Area, where she raises her two sons.
SECRETARY
Hai Yen
Hai Yen Nguyen, CPA, MSc. International Economics, brings extensive financial expertise from public and private sectors, currently advising the municipal government. On the Times Change Board, she focuses on sustainability and growth, shaping its long-term direction. Recognized for her contributions to WTO negotiations, she is an MS Excel enthusiast and advocate for innovation, driven by her motto, "Dare to Excel."
PRESIDENT
Gaeby Abrahams
Gaeby is an analytical thinker who excels at balancing strategic objectives with operational details. She works at an international consulting firm, specializing in arts, culture, and heritage projects. With a background in arts administration, cultural events, and food media, Gaeby understands the impact of Times Change, having been a client herself.
DIRECTOR
Dianne Ziezold
Dianne joined the Times Change board in March 2023 after five years as a volunteer, first at the front desk and then as a resume clinic advisor. With over 25 years of HR experience, she holds CHRP and CHRL designations and has held senior roles at companies like CIBC, Bombardier Aerospace, and Plan Canada. As the daughter of hardworking immigrant parents, Dianne values diversity and philanthropy and is passionate about supporting women in their career goals.
Board Member
Cammy
Cammy is a dynamic leader with over 15 years of expertise in driving commercial growth. As the leader of Google Canada's Accelerated Growth Team, she specializes in empowering high-potential businesses to achieve ambitious targets. Cammy is also a dedicated mentor for AI and Cloud startups in the Google Startup Accelerator program, guiding them on all facets of go-to-market strategy. Beyond her professional life, she volunteers her time to offer free yoga classes to marginalized communities in Toronto, driven by a passion for making wellness accessible and equitable to all.
DIRECTOR
​Anna Trichilo
Anna is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of HR leadership experience at GE Canada and GE International. She has expertise in HR strategy, labour relations, organizational design, talent development, and governance. Now a consultant, Anna continues to work with GE, focusing on workplace investigations and HR processes. She holds an Honours B.A. in Psychology from York University and a Master's in Industrial Relations from the University of Toronto.