Giving a voice to the needs of cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and two-spirit 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 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, Ryerson Child Care
519-653-0746 Ext 241
w.gilchrist@ywcacambridge.ca
Gillian Scott, Supervisor, Woodland Partk Child Care
Phone number coming soon
g.scott@ywcacambridge.ca
Susan Mathers, Supervisor, St. Margaret Child Care
519-622-6773
s.mathers@ywcacambridge.ca
Katrina O'Brien, Assistant Supervisor, Ryerson Child Care
519-653-0746
k.obrien@ywcacambridge.ca
Laura Einwechter, Assistant Supervisor, St. Elizabeth Child Care
519-654-9366
l.einwechter@ywcacambridge.ca
Melissa Slade, Assistant Supervisor, Woodland Park Child Care
Phone number coming soon
m.slade@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
Jaimie Syms, Assistant Director, Summer Camp
camp@ywcacambridge.ca
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
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.