Alyssa Luttenberger
, she/her
Impact & Granting
Director of Impact, Development and Granting
Amanda Amour-Lynx
, they/them
Community Relations & Solidarity
Indigenous Wellness Specialist
Amani Maatouk
, she/her/hers
Strategic Initiatives
Campaign & Outreach Coordinator
Arizona Commanda-Boissoneau
, she/her
Impact & Granting
Grant Coordinator
Biruk Addis
, he/him
Finance
Finance Coordinator
Brooke Rice
,
Community Relations & Solidarity
Culture & Wellness Weaver
Chris Mitchell
, he/him
Strategic Initiatives
Graphic Designer
Colleen Ford
, she/they
Strategic Initiatives
Communications Coordinator (Project Management)
Erica Brown
, she/her
Strategic Initiatives
Strategy Coordinator
Erica Kopyto
, she/her
Strategic Initiatives
Director of Strategy
Farah Talaat
, she/her
Community Relations & Solidarity
Solidarity Specialist
Fola Kortee
, she/her
Impact & Granting
Impact & Evaluation Coordinator
Forrest Eaglespeaker
, he/him
Impact & Granting
Program & Community Engagement Coordinator
Galya Bravo
, she/her
Strategic Initiatives
Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Gwen Hamilton
, she/they
Impact & Granting
Administrative Assistant
Hillory Tenute
, she/her/they/them
Executive
Executive Director
James Arruda
, he/him
Impact & Granting
Data & Evaluation Specialist
jess alegria
, they/them
Executive
Executive Coordinator
Jessie Yusek
, she/they
Human Resources & Operations
Logistics Coordinator
Julia Louise Giraudi
, she/her
Community Relations & Solidarity
Solidarity Programming Manager
Kathleen Sawdo
, she/her
Human Resources & Operations
Human Resources Manager
Katsitsano:ron Beauchamp
, she/her
Community Relations & Solidarity
Culture & Wellness Specialist
Keely Shirt
, she/her
Impact & Granting
Manager of Development
Kelsey Whissel
, she/they
Community Relations & Solidarity
Program / Administrative Coordinator
Kim Wakeford
, she/they
Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research
Associate Director
Megan Dicker Nochasak
, She/Her
Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research
Indigenous Research and Engagement Assistant
Megan Lewis
, She/Her
Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research
Director of the Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research
Melissa (Mel) Compton
, She/Her
Community Relations & Solidarity
Manager of Culture and Wellness
Melissa Lambert-Tenasco
, she/her/elle
Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research
Indigenous Youth Liaison
Nicole Geary
, she/they
Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research
Policy Programs Coordinator
Nicole Maxwell
, she/her
Human Resources & Operations
Operations & Process Manager
Oy Lein Jace Harrison
, she/they
Impact & Granting
Data and Evaluation Manager
Patricia Eve Martin
, she/her
Impact & Granting
Grant Coordinator
Pree Rehal
, they/them
Strategic Initiatives
Media Coordinator
Rayna Martens
, she/her
Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research
Policy Programs Coordinator
Ryan Besito
, he/him
Human Resources & Operations
Culture & Instructional Designer
Sabrina Muise
, she/her/nekm
Strategic Initiatives
Communications Coordinator
Sarah Harney
, she/her/hers
Strategic Initiatives
Associate Director, Strategic Communications
Sareema Husain
, she/her
Impact & Granting
Grant Manager
Sasha Simmons
, she/her
Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research
Administrative Assistant
Sharon Witruk
, she/her
Human Resources & Operations
Director of Operations & Human Resources
Shawna Moore
, she/her
Impact & Granting
Program Manager
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Somer Johnston
, she/her
Human Resources & Operations
Administrative Assistant
Stephanie Jeremie
, she/her/elle
Community Relations & Solidarity
Director of Community Relations & Solidarity
Tija Hauta
, she/her
Centre for Indigenous Policy & Research
Manager of Policy and Research
Vanessa Thompson
, She/Her
Finance
Administrative Assistant
Board members help with increasing visibility, policy development, revenue and fund development and oversee the affairs of Indigenous Youth Root’s activities. Given the size of IYR, the board plays an active role and works alongside staff ensuring that our mandate is fulfilled. All members of the Board serve on a volunteer basis and without remuneration.
Barbara Byers
,
Board of Directors - Member
Corrine Card
,
Board of Directors - Member
Jordan Gray
,
Board of Directors - Chair
Joy Rogers
,
Board of Directors - Vice Chair
Megan Logan
, She/Her
Board of Directors - Member
Michael Lickers
,
Board of Directors - Member
Rebecca Wong
,
Board of Directors - Secretary
Saige Hoogveld
,
Board of Directors - Member
Our Community Advisory Circle (CAC) helps strengthen IYR’s programs and services through a governance system that is based on Indigenous governance teachings and rooted in community accountability. The CAC makes recommendations on matters that impact the experiences of communities and youth. This advice is crucial for IYR’s Board of Directors (BOD) as they set the goals and direction of the organization.
Alexia
, she/her
Community Advisory Circle Co-Chair
Bonnita Preston
, she/her
Community Advisory Circle Member
Maariu Costa
, they/them
Community Advisory Circle Member
Mel Podnar
,
Community Advisory Circle Member
Sinthusha Kandiah
,
Community Advisory Circle Member
