Meet the Staff

Michelle was born in Oakville and returned in 1999, joining Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre at that time as a parent and volunteer. Michelle was hired as the Executive Director in 2004. Michelle has diplomas in Community Work and Early Childhood Education. She has been a community advocate for the last 45 years in the areas of neighbourhood capacity building, family support, poverty issues, tenants’ rights and inclusion, addiction and mental health. Michelle believes that a community has all the gifts and talents it needs to meet the challenges within that community if people are given the opportunity to connect and contribute.

Lambrina joined the Centre in 2018 as a volunteer Board member. In 2025 Lambrina was hired as the Associate Executive Director. Since...

Paige holds a BA in Family and Child Relations and is an RECE. She comes to Oak Park with many years of experience planning and developing inclusive programs for children and their caregivers…

Charlene joined OPNC in 2006 and has provided supports and education for families and children with complex needs for over 25 years. Charlene is a Teacher, RECE, Resource Consultant and Family Educator. She is the...

Angie has a Honours BA in Gerontology with a Minor in Indigenous Studies and is a Canadian Certified Peer Support Specialist. She brings over seven years of community mental health, addictions, and peer support experience to Churchill, and lives locally. 

Nora is a Child and Youth Worker graduate from Humber College, a former Elementary school teacher, Early Years educator with over 20 years of international experience. Nora completed her CYC placement at OPNC and...

Fozia joined as a Lead Preschool educator. She is a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) who graduated with Honours from Sheridan College.Fozia brings over 10 years of experience working with children in the Halton and Peel District School Boards and ...

Alison has seven years of experience with children from infancy to school age, along with over 15 years in developmental services…

Karen is an ECE with 25+ years’ experience. Originally born and educated in Scotland as a Kindergarten teacher, she found the urge to travel in my 20s and lived in France, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and finally Switzerland…

Heather has worked vocationally as a school teacher and leader in a variety of charitable organizations. Heather established a Canadian micro-enterprise to provide practical support for the urban-poor in the Philippines…

Nurali is a Bsc graduate and has completed Financial Service Essentials from Seneca. He has over 12 years of experience in Tax, financial services, and sales industries…

Jasmine has an Honours BA in Children, Childhood & Youth (CCY) and over five years of experience working with children and youth from JK to Grade...

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With over 25 years of experience in accounting and administration, Lisa enjoys supporting organizations that make a difference in their...

Lucy holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in International Education Studies and is passionate about supporting children and youth. She has experience working with children of different ages, abilities, and learning styles, Lucy believes that every child has their own strengths, interests, and unique way of learning, and she enjoys creating opportunities for children to explore, participate, and build confidence. She values creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged to be themselves. Lucy brings a positive outlook, creativity, and enthusiasm to her work and enjoys building meaningful connections with the children she works with. She is excited to bring her experience and passion for working with children to the OPNC team, helping create a positive and welcoming community for children and families.