Our Programs are delivered by educators and community leaders across Canada. While each one of you – and the parents and caring adults who support children outside the classroom – are part of “our team,” here you’ll meet the people who keep the WITS Programs fresh, relevant, and responsive to feedback.
Board and Committee Members
![Kelly Cardwell](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HR-LeadersTalk-Kelly-Cardwell-e1562785746546-621x1024-1-modified-300x300.png)
Kelly Cardwell
Director
WITS Programs Foundation![Caitlin Ellemo](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Caitlin-modified-300x300.png)
Caitlin Ellemo
Youth Director
WITS Programs Foundation![Sahar Eskandarisani](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sahar-modified-300x300.png)
Sahar Eskandarisani
Youth Director
WITS Programs Foundation![Fei Gao](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fei-modified-300x300.png)
Fei Gao
Director
WITS Programs Foundation![Kathreen Riel](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kathreen-Circle-1.png)
Kathreen Riel
Secretary
WITS Programs Foundation![David Valentine](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/david-v-round-300x300.png)
David Valentine
President
WITS Programs Foundation![Yagna Vudathu](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/yagna-modified-300x300.png)
Yagna Vudathu
Director
WITS Programs Foundation![Tom Woods](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Tom-Woods-Director-WPF-2017-modified-300x300.png)
Tom Woods
Vice-President
WITS Programs FoundationPersonnel
![Ena Abdel (QC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PXL_20220630_142218048.PORTRAIT-modified-300x300.png)
Ena Abdel (QC)
Advocate (Montréal)
WITS Programs Foundation![Maya Cara (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-26-154353-modified-300x300.png)
Maya Cara (BC)
Host of Pink Shirt Day Canada
WITS Programs Foundation![Renée Cenerini (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Renee-Circle.png)
Renée Cenerini (BC)
Program Advisor, Translation
WITS Programs Foundation![Marie-Anne Evans (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Marie-Anne-Evans-Photo-modified-300x300.png)
Marie-Anne Evans (BC)
Bookkeeping
WITS Programs Foundation![Sydney Jackson (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sydney-Circle.png)
Sydney Jackson (BC)
Photography, Videography, Youth Advisor
WITS Programs Foundation![Shawn McQuaid (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/16427479_10154797241145199_5981231736670094405_n-modified-300x300.png)
Shawn McQuaid (BC)
E-Commerce
WITS Programs Foundation![Émilie Lesage (ON)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Emilie_1-modified-300x300.png)
Émilie Lesage (ON)
Research and Development
WITS Programs Foundation![Pat Oldroyd (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Pat-Circle-1.png)
Pat Oldroyd (BC)
Literature Advisor, Shipping
WITS Programs Foundation![Petronilo Palaroan (deceased)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Petro-Circle-300x294.png)
Petronilo Palaroan (deceased)
School Engagement
WITS Programs Foundation![Dr. Tamara Plush (Int’l)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tamara-002-modified-300x300.png)
Dr. Tamara Plush (Int’l)
Youth Program Advisor
WITS Programs Foundation![Amrita Shetty (ON)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot_20230223-154454-modified-300x300.png)
Amrita Shetty (ON)
Inclusion Program Development
WITS Programs Foundation![Charlene Smith](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/charlene-300x300.png)
Charlene Smith
Partnerships & Fundraising
WITS Programs Foundation![Andy Telfer (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Happy-Andy-in-blue-shirt-and-jacket-FB-photo-modified.png)
Andy Telfer (BC)
Executive Director
WITS Programs FoundationVolunteers
![Eden Agulnik (ON)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/eden_a_cropped.png)
Eden Agulnik (ON)
WITS Programs Foundation![Shyam Loganathan (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Shyam-Loganathan_cropped.png)
Shyam Loganathan (BC)
WITS Programs Foundation![Laura Lourdu (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC_0198-2-modified-300x300.png)
Laura Lourdu (BC)
WITS Programs Foundation![Alexandra Murphy (QC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/alex-circle-1-300x300.png)
Alexandra Murphy (QC)
WITS Programs Foundation![Kausaliya Rangarajan (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kausaliya-Rangarajan_cropped-300x300.png)
Kausaliya Rangarajan (BC)
WITS Programs Foundation![Nav Walia (BC)](https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Nav-Walia-volunteer-modified.png)