YWCA Cambridge 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.
Meet Our Team
Kim Decker, CEO
519-267-6444 Ext 231 k.decker@ywcacambridge.ca
Mary Wright, Director of Finance Administration
519-267-6444 Ext 226 m.wright@ywcacambridge.ca
Rosalind (Roz) Gunn, Director of Communications & Advocacy
519-267-6444 Ext 224 r.gunn@ywcacambridge.ca
Kristina Lyman, Director of Child Care services
519-267-6444 Ext. 222 k.lyman@ywcacambridge.ca
Nataleigh Ballantyne, Director of Philanthropy
n.ballantyne@ywcacambridge.ca
Kate Taylor, Director of Programs
519-622-9960 Ext 229 k.taylor@ywcacambridge.ca
Zoe Whitman, Project Manager
z.whitman@ywcacambridge.ca
Jen Gordon, Manager of Research and Advocacy
j.gordon@ywcacambridge.ca
Karen Manning, Behaviour and Inclusion Supervisor
519-267-6444 Ext 223 k.manning@ywcacambridge.ca
Fatma El Hefney, Director of Summer Camp & supervisor, LINC preschool
519-267-6444 Ext. 228 or 226-220-6285 linc@ywcacambridge.ca camp@ywcacambridge.ca
Kim Whalen, Supervisor, St. Elizabeth Child Care
519-654-9366 Ext 237 k.whalen@ywcacambridge.ca
Wendy Gilchrist, Supervisor, Blue Heron Child Care
519-653-0746 Ext 241 w.gilchrist@ywcacambridge.ca
Gillian Scott, Supervisor, Woodland Park Child Care
519-267-6444 ext 240
(226) 807-0711
g.scott@ywcacambridge.ca
Susan Mathers, Supervisor,
St. Margaret Child Care
519-622-6773 s.mathers@ywcacambridge.ca
Katrina O'Brien, Assistant Supervisor,Blue Heron Child Care
519-653-0746 k.obrien@ywcacambridge.ca
Laura Einwechter, Assistant Supervisor, St. Elizabeth Child Care
519-654-9366 l.einwechter@ywcacambridge.ca
Sara Hohenadel, Small Steps to Success Program Coordinator
519-622-9960 Ext 234 s.hohenadel@ywcacambridge.ca
Terra MacDonald, Small Steps To Success Outreach Coordinator
519-622-9960 Ext 235 t.macdonald@ywcacambridge.ca
Shannon Thoms, Outreach Coordinator
519-622-9960 s.thoms@ywcacambridge.ca
Caitlyn Jaipersaud, Where I Stand Program Facilitator
519-622-9960 c.jaipersaud@ywcacambridge.ca
Lili Galbraith, Roots of Empathy Coordinator
c.jaipersaud@ywcacambridge.ca
Shelby Aspinall, Assistant Director, Child Care Services
s.aspinall@ywcacambridge.ca
On Maternity Leave
Jaimie Syms, Assistant Director, Summer Camp
camp@ywcacambridge.ca
(May to August only)
Meet Our Board
Christine Vigna
Past-President
Chief People Officer
Dejero Labs Inc.
Focused knowledge in HR, Compensation, DEI.
Norma McDonald-Ewing
President
Director, Employee Experience & Development
Conestoga College
Facilitation and coaching, understanding of non-profit challenges, political acumen
Darlene Sigel
Treasurer
CPA, CGA
BDO Canada LLP
Financial knowledge, taxation, accounting.
Sue Sturdy
Secretary
Retired
Supporter of YWCA Cambridge for over 35 years
History, community, documentation
Ailish McIntyre
Board Member
Retired
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources knowledge, analytical skills, strategic thinking
Meagan Swan
Board Member
Lawyer, Partner
Pavey Law LLP
Provide oversight and guidance on HR matters, operational liability, financial budgeting and business operations.
Stacy Colliver
Board Member
PhD Candidate
University of Waterloo.
Experience in nonprofit leadership, grant-writing and fundraising
Naomi Ma
Board Member
Director of Marketing and Product Strategy
Hazon Digital Media
Digital Marketing, multidimensional thinking, empathy
Melissa Paige Kennedy
Board Member
Retired
Independent Contractor
Business experience, board experience, trans-woman perspective.