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Meet the Staff

People Belong, Families are Strong, Neighbours Care, Everyone Share.

Michelle Knoll, RECE

Executive Director

Michelle joined the Centre in 2000 as a parent and volunteer. In 2004 Michelle was hired as the Executive Director…

Lambrina Nikolaou, BSc

Associate Executive Director

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

Paige Lauer, RECE

Early Years & Community Support Manager

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…

Fozia Khalid, RECE

Preschool Teacher

I am very excited to join OPNC as your child's preschool educator. I bring over 10 years of experience working with children in the Halton...

Alison Lee

Preschool Assistant

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

Karen Buck, ECE

School Age Care Leader

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 Tompkins

Hope Support

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 Mukhi, Bsc

Community Financial Worker

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…

Charlene Abrahams

Family Resource Manager

Charlene joined OPNC in 2006 and has provided supports for families and children with complex needs for over 25 years. Charlene is a Registered Early Childhood Educator, adult and community learning…

Nora Arce

Youth Worker

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...

Jasmine Singh

School Age Care Leader

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

Yasir Aziz

Community Navigator, Churchill Program

Yasir is a community health advocate and internationally trained dentist with over 20 years of experience across Iraq, the UAE, and Canada. He...

Lisa Brown

Food Program

Lisa and her family have lived in Oak Park since 2002 and have been supporting and engaging with the Neighbourhood Centre for many years…

Clara Pena

Member Services Representative

Clara is a dedicated social services professional with experience supporting individuals and strengthening community well-being. She has...

Lisa Yukich

Accounting & Financial Wellness Program Administration

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

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