YWCA Cambridge
Meet Our Team
Giving a voice to the needs of women, girls and gender diverse individuals through innovative and responsive programs, services and advocacy.
Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to improve the lives of the participants and clients we serve. They act as a leading voice of social justice advocacy in our community and beyond.
Leadership Team
Rosalind (Roz) Gunn
Director of Communications & Advocacy
T: 519-267-6444 Ext 224
r.gunn@ywcacambridge.ca
Child Care Team
Karen Manning
Behaviour and Inclusion Supervisor
T: 519-267-6444 Ext. 223 k.manning@ywcacambridge.ca
Laura Einwechter
Interim Assistant Director, Child Care Services
T: 519-267-6444 Ext 240
l.einwechter@ywcacambridge.ca
Shelby Aspinall
Assistant Director, Child Care Services
s.aspinall@ywcacambridge.ca
On Maternity Leave
Simmi Saini
Assistant Supervisor, St. Margaret Child Care
T: 519-622-6773 Ext. 236 s.saini@ywcacambridge.ca
Kimberly (Kimi) Wallace
Assistant Supervisor, St. Elizabeth Child Care
T: 519-654-9366
k.wallace@ywcacambridge.ca
Katrina O’Brien
Assistant Supervisor, Blue Heron Child Care
T: 519-653-0746
k.obrien@ywcacambridge.ca
Program Team
Terra MacDonald
Small Steps To Success Outreach Coordinator
T: 519-622-9960 Ext 235
t.macdonald@ywcacambridge.ca
Gail Thomson
Small Steps to Success
Program Facilitator
T: 519-622-9960 Ext 234
g.thomson@ywcacambridge.ca
Meet Our Board
Norma McDonald-Ewing
Past-President
Director, Employee Experience & Development
Conestoga College
Facilitation and coaching, understanding of non-profit challenges, political acumen
Christine Vigna
Vice-President
Chief People Officer
Dejero Labs Inc.
Focused knowledge in HR, Compensation, DEI.
Sue Sturdy
Secretary
Retired
Supporter of YWCA Cambridge for over 35 years
History, community, documentation
Valerie Polard
Board Member
Records Supervisor
Hamilton Police Service
Leadership, critical thinking, and empathy
Meagan Swan
Board Member
Lawyer, Partner
Pavey Law LLP
Provide oversight and guidance on HR matters, operational liability, financial budgeting
Naomi Ma
Board Member
Director of Marketing and Product Strategy
Hazon Digital Media
Digital Marketing, multidimensional thinking, empathy
Deanna Riese
Board Member
Operations Manager, Registrar’s Office
Conestoga College
Operations and project management, financial expertise, neurodivergent perspective
Stacey Colliver
President
PhD Candidate
University of Waterloo
Experience in nonprofit leadership, grant-writing and fundraising
Darlene Sigel
Treasurer
CPA, CGA
BDO Canada LLP
Financial knowledge, taxation, accounting.
Ailish McIntyre
Board Member
Retired
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources knowledge, analytical skills, strategic thinking
Lauren Reny
Board Member
Melissa Paige Kennedy
Board Member
Retired
Independent Contractor
Business experience, board experience, trans-woman perspective
Fope Nkwocha
Board Member
Business Coach and Marketing Consultant
Strategic planning, client acquisition, relationship building
Bailey Howell
Board Member
Service Planning Coordinator
Sunbeam Development and Community Services
Advocacy, Empathy and Leadership
Eunice Abossey
Board Member
Meet Our Board
Norma McDonald-Ewing
Past-President
Director, Employee Experience & Development
Conestoga College
Facilitation and coaching, understanding of non-profit challenges, political acumen
Christine Vigna
Vice-President
Chief People Officer
Dejero Labs Inc.
Focused knowledge in HR, Compensation, DEI.
Sue Sturdy
Secretary
Retired
Supporter of YWCA Cambridge for over 35 years
History, community, documentation
Valerie Polard
Board Member
Records Supervisor
Hamilton Police Service
Leadership, critical thinking, and empathy
Meagan Swan
Board Member
Lawyer, Partner
Pavey Law LLP
Provide oversight and guidance on HR matters, operational liability, financial budgeting
Naomi Ma
Board Member
Director of Marketing and Product Strategy
Hazon Digital Media
Digital Marketing, multidimensional thinking, empathy
Deanna Riese
Board Member
Operations Manager, Registrar’s Office
Conestoga College
Operations and project management, financial expertise, neurodivergent perspective
Stacey Colliver
President
PhD Candidate
University of Waterloo
Experience in nonprofit leadership, grant-writing and fundraising
Darlene Sigel
Treasurer
CPA, CGA
BDO Canada LLP
Financial knowledge, taxation, accounting.
Ailish McIntyre
Board Member
Retired
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources knowledge, analytical skills, strategic thinking
Lauren Reny
Board Member
Melissa Paige Kennedy
Board Member
Retired
Independent Contractor
Business experience, board experience, trans-woman perspective
Fope Nkwocha
Board Member
Business Coach and Marketing Consultant
Strategic planning, client acquisition, relationship building
Bailey Howell
Board Member
Service Planning Coordinator
Sunbeam Development and Community Services
Advocacy, Empathy and Leadership
Eunice Abossey
Board Member