A team dedicated to supporting Ottawa's most impacted children and youth.

Our staff, volunteers, and participants come from many diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive space for all.

“Teamwork makes the dream work! And this team is the best.”

Adrienne Vienneau, Executive Director

Board of Directors Committed community leaders who make us immeasurably stronger.

Peter Melanson

Chair of the Board
Director, Federal Sales (Retired), Microsoft

Wes Richardson

Treasurer
Director of Finance, Youth Services Bureau

Andrea Levans

Secretary
Team Lead, Ottawa Drug Prosecution Team, Public Prosecution Service of Canada

Ted Charette

Assistant Director, Mental Health Services (Retired), Youth Services Bureau

Janice Ciavaglia

Chief Executive Officer, CODE

Riaz Kara

Vice President, Policy, Public Policy Forum

Adeola Onafuwa

Policy Analyst, Government of Canada

Chuks Onwuachi

Senior Strategy Advisor, The Black Executives Network

Veda Rajole

Management Consultant, Healthcare Workforce Advisory, Ernst & Young

Julie Taggart

President, Taggart Realty Management

Our Team A small yet mighty group of dedicated staff members.

Adrienne Vienneau

Executive Director

Mary Bagley

STAR Program Supervisor, Leaders in Training

Natalie Benson

Director, Fundraising and Communications

Matt Breen

Facilities Manager, Christie Lake Kids Camp

Michael Castoro

Accountant

Casidy Gerrard

STAR Program Supervisor

Geisel Gonzalez Portales

Volunteer Coordinator

Callie Graziadei

Director, Christie Lake Kids Camp

Elisha Lamoureux

Acting Camp Director

Linda Loates

Fundraising Coordinator

Joyce Lucey

Office Manager

Amy MacDonald

Director, City Programs

Joanne MacGregor

Director, Program Evaluation and Training

Rachael Manyonga

STAR Program Supervisor

Reza Mashkoori

Manager, Corporate Sponsorship

Eric White

STAR Program Supervisor

Justine White

Fundraising & Events Coordinator

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