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Anusha Narendran

Manager of Children’s Programs and Services

(She/Her)

anusha@mfrc.org
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Anjali Gaur
Youth Program Manager
(She/Her) agaur@mfrc.org
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Amy Semenuk

Community & Family Programs Services Manager

(She/Her)

asemenuk@mfrc.org
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Dominique Robinson
Program Director (She/Her) drobinson@mfrc.org
Fadi Jomaa


Human Resource
Operations Manager

(He/Him)

fjomaa@mfrc.org

Josh Berman
Executive Director
(He/Him)
jberman@mfrc.org
Mohamed A Mohamed

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accesibility (IDEA) Manager
(He/Him)
mmohamed@mfrc.org
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Sumant Rao

Manager, Fundraising and Development

(He/Him)

srao@mfrc.org
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Anusha Narendran


Manager of Children’s
Programs and Services

(She/Her)

anusha@mfrc.org
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Cathy MacDonald


Acting Manager of Children’s
Programs (EarlyON)

(She/Her)


cmacdonald@mfrc.org

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Anjali Gaur

Youth Program Manager
(She/Her)

agaur@mfrc.org

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Amy Semenuk


Community & Family
Programs Services Manager

(She/Her)

asemenuk@mfrc.org
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Dominique Robinson

Program Director
(She/Her)
drobinson@mfrc.org
Fadi

Fadi Jomaa


Human Resource &
Operations Manager


(He/Him)

fjomaa@mfrc.org
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Claire Perttula

Urban Agriculture and Food Program Manager

(She/Her)

cperttula@mfrc.org

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Josh Berman

 

Executive Director
(He/Him) 

jberman@mfrc.org

Sumant Rao


Manager, Fundraising, Development & Strategic Engagements


(He/Him)


srao@mfrc.org

Board

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Nafisa Nazarali
MFRC’s Board Chair (She/Her)
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Judene Stewert

MFRC’s Vice-Chair

(She/Her)
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Michelle Thompson
MFRC’s Board Treasurer
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Varsha Patel

MFRC’s Board Secretary

(She/Her)
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Kimberly Tull

MFRC Director

(She/Her)
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Sabrina Wright

MFRC Director

(She/Her)
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Saru Kanapathipillai
MFRC Director (He/Him)
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Sarah Matsushita

MFRC Director

(She/Her)
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Gowsic Satgunalingam

MFRC Director

(He/Him)
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Navi Tathgar

MFRC Director

(He/Him)
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Alan Yu

MFRC Director

(He/Him)
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Judene Stewert

MFRC’s Board Chair

(She/Her)

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Michelle Thompson

MFRC’s Board Treasurer

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Nafisa Nazarali

MFRC Director

(She/Her)

Muna Awad

MFRC Director 

(She/Her)

Lloyd Rang

MFRC Director

(He/Him)

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Sabrina Wright

MFRC Director

(She/Her)

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Saru Kanapathipillai

MFRC’s Vice-Chair

(He/Him)

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Sarah Matsushita

MFRC Board Secretary

(She/Her)

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Gowsic Satgunalingam

MFRC Director

(He/Him)

Dan Bordonali

MFRC Director

(He/Him)

Angela Hountalas

MFRC Director

(She/Her)

LEAD Malvern (Learn, Engage, Advocate & Do)

Learn Engage Advocate Do (LEAD) Malvern is an independent Scarborough Youth Cabinet that builds awareness and takes action to combat intersecting social and economic barriers that youth across Scarborough consistently face. Formed in 2003, this group also drives youth-responsive program development at MFRC.

Current LEAD Malvern Members:

 • Cooper Fox-Newlands
 • Aaruksha Ravinchelvam
 • Troy King
 • Isabella Walker

• Racquel Hudgin
• Miracle Lightbodym
• Hari Vigneswaran
• Sahana Sasikumar

Team

A headshot of a smiling women photographed in front of a window. She is wearing a navy-blue long sleeve shirt.

Anusha Narendran


Manager of Children’s
Programs and Services

(She/Her)

anusha@mfrc.org

Cathy MacDonald

Acting Manager of Children’s
Programs (EarlyON)

(She/Her)

cmacdonald@mfrc.org

Claire Perttula

Urban Agriculture and Food Program Manager

(She/Her)

cperttula@mfrc.org

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Amy Semenuk


Community & Family
Programs Services Manager

(She/Her)

asemenuk@mfrc.org

Anjali Gaur

 

Youth Program  Manager


(She/Her)

agaur@mfrc.org

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Dominique Robinson

Program Director
(She/Her)
drobinson@mfrc.org
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Fadi Jomaa


Human Resource &
Operations Manager


(He/Him)

fjomaa@mfrc.org
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Josh Berman


Executive Director

(He/Him)

jberman@mfrc.org

Sumant Rao


Manager, Fundraising
Development & Strategic Engagement


(He/Him)


srao@mfrc.org

Board

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Judene Stewert

MFRC’s Board Chair

(She/Her)

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Michelle Thompson

MFRC’s Board Treasurer

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Nafisa Nazarali

MFRC Director

(She/Her)

Muna Awad 

MFRC Director 

(She/Her)

Lloyd Rang

MFRC Director

(He/Him)

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Sabrina Wright

MFRC Director

(She/Her)

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Saru Kanapathipillai

MFRC’s Vice-Chair

(He/Him)

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Sarah Matsushita

MFRC Board Secretary

(She/Her)

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Gowsic Satgunalingam

MFRC Director

(He/Him)

Dan Bordonali 

MFRC Director

(He/Him)

Angela Hountalas

MFRC Director

(She/Her)

LEAD Malvern (Learn, Engage, Advocate & Do)

Learn Engage Advocate Do (LEAD) Malvern is an independent Scarborough Youth Cabinet that builds awareness and takes action to combat intersecting social and economic barriers that youth across Scarborough consistently face. Formed in 2003, this group also drives youth-responsive program development at MFRC.

Current LEAD Malvern Members:

  • Cooper Fox-Newlands
  • Aaruksha Ravinchelvam
  • Troy Kin
  • Isabella Walker
  • Racquel Hudgin
  • Miracle Lightbodym
  • Hari Vigneswaran
  • Sahana Sasikumar

MFRC provides impactful, holistic,
and highly accessible programs and
services to children, youth, families,
women, newcomers, and seniors.

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(Anusha is currently on Maternity Leave)

Anusha Narendran

Manager of Children’s Programs and Services

(She/Her)

anusha@mfrc.org

With 20 years of dedicated involvement in the field of children, Anusha makes a lasting difference in the lives of Malvern’s youngest residents. Anusha has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education along with a Certificate in Not-for-Profit Leadership and Volunteer Management.

Anjali Gaur

Youth Program Manager

(She/Her)

agaur@mfrc.org

Anjali leads a diverse youth team in providing youth development, leadership, academic supports, advocacy, recreation, mental health and career programming and services for over 900 youth annually. In her time at MFRC Anjali has incorporated her passions for gaming, music and anime into her various programs and has a strong artistic background that she shares with participants.
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Amy Semenuk

Community & Family Programs & Services Manager

(She/Her)

asemenuk@mfrc.org

Amy has been working in Community Development for 20+ years developing, managing, evaluating and scaling programs for Newcomers, Seniors, Women and Food Justice.

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Dominique Robinson

Program Director

(She/Her)

drobinson@mfrc.org

With a dynamic and people-centered approach, Dominique brings forth a decade of expertise in learning and development, staff training, wellness, health and safety, human resources, and community-based program delivery. Her experience encompasses a wide spectrum of skills that contribute to effective service delivery.
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Fadi Jomaa

Human Resource & Operations Manager Manager

(He/Him)

fjomaa@mfrc.org

Fadi is an accomplished and goal-driven offering more than 15 years’ extensive experience with finance, management, and tactical business leadership. Being a diplomatic leader and analytical thinker, Fadi inspires and cultivates productive working relationships with team members and partners.
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Josh Berman

Executive Director

(He/Him)

jberman@mfrc.org

Josh has been working in the non-profit sector for the past 15 years, building vibrant and healthy communities through various leadership roles focusing on child, youth, and family programming. This includes leading multiple teams and stakeholders in the funding, development, delivery, and scaling of programs focused on anti-racism, inclusion, equity, health education, youth mental wellness and youth employment.

Justine Wallace


Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Manager


(She/Her)

jwallace@mfrc.org

Justine is a seasoned diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) specialist with experience in both education-focused and non-profit spaces. She holds a bilingual Master’s degree in Public and International Affairs, a PhD candidacy in Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies, and a certificate in Foundations of Diversity Equity and Inclusion. With a passion for systemic change and a dedication to reducing barriers facing marginalized communities, Justine brings innovative approaches to internal and external equity focused training and programming, which is grounded in the knowledge of the lived experiences of the communities she exists within and works alongside.

Sumant Rao

Manager, Fundraising, Development & Strategic Engagements

(He/Him)

srao@mfrc.org 

Sumant brings a wealth of experience, with a proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising campaigns, donor engagement strategies, and grant acquisition efforts. His leadership and strategic vision enabling MFRC to expand its reach and make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

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Nafisa Nazarali

MFRC’s Board Chair

(She/Her)

Nafisa is an experienced lawyer and founding partner of INB Family Law LLP. Living in Malvern, Nafisa is skilled in family law, negotiation, public speaking, and management. Nafisa graduated from York University – Osgoode Hall Law School.
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Judene Stewert

MFRC’s Board Chair

(She/Her)

Judene, a Scarbrough resident, is an experienced non-profit fundraiser and currently the Associate Director, Corporate Engagement at Humber River Hospital Foundation. Judene graduated from the University of Windsor and has been involved in supporting numerous non-profits during her professional career.
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Michelle Thompson

MFRC’s Board Treasurer

Michelle is a senior finance and administrative professional and is currently the Director, Finance at CIFAR. She has expert knowledge in accounting for charitable/not-for-profit organizations.

Muna Awad

MFRC Director

Muna Awad is a strategic, resourceful, and creative human resources professional with 10+ years of progressive experience. Muna has successfully collaborated with business leaders across various industries translating ideas into tangible results. Throughout her career, Muna has demonstrated her ability to build collaborative partnerships with clients helping them see policies, procedures, and legislation not as barriers but as frameworks for solutions.
Muna has built a solid reputation as a trusted advisor, providing timely professional advice on recruitment, selection, training & development, compensation.

Lloyd Rang

MFRC Director

 

Lloyd Rang is an award-winning writer and one of Canada’s top speechwriters with over two decades of experience. He has written for global government and business leaders, and celebrities, and has been featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, the New York Times, and The Toronto Star. As President and Narrative Lead at Curious Public, he advises clients in the public, corporate, and non-profit sectors on strategy, content, and tactics. Lloyd has also been a television and print pundit and has led corporate communication workshops. He has deep roots in Scarborough.

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Sabrina Wright

MFRC Director

(She/Her)

Sabrina is a dedicated and passionate youth advocate, committed to making a positive impact in the Malvern community. With a strong belief in the power of the youth voice, Sabrina has taken on the role of a youth board member to contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. Driven by a desire to create change, Sabrina aims to amplify the concerns and aspirations of her peers, working collaboratively with fellow board members to influence decisions that shape the future of the community.
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Saru Kanapathipillai

MFRC Vice-Chair

(He/Him)

Saru is the Co- Founder of Boring People Inc. and senior staff member at the local law firm Nava Wilson Law. Saru is a community leader, giving his time to multiple causes in supporting of a thriving Malvern and Scarbrough.
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Sarah Matsushita

MFRC Board Secretary

(She/Her)

Sarah is an experienced non-profit communications leader and currently the Director of Communications at the Equality Fund. Sarah has a career built in the nonprofit sector including senior communications experience specializing in advocacy, community engagement, and media relations. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s of Art’s in Political science from McMaster University and a Certificate of public relations from Humber college.
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Gowsic Satgunalingam

MFRC Director

(He/Him)

Gowsic is a distinguished Senior Manager of Information Technology, bringing many years of experience in the non-profit sector to his role, especially noted for his impactful work at Macaulay Centres for Children in Toronto. His expertise in enhancing IT systems, bolstering security, and improving operational efficiency has been a hallmark of his career.

Gowsic combines a solid educational background in Information Systems and Technology with a talent for strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. Additionally, his commitment to community service is evident through his active involvement as a Board Member. Gowsic’s adeptness at navigating complex technological challenges makes him an invaluable asset in any organization.

Dan Bordonali

MFRC Director

Dan is a government relations expert and founding member of Sutherland Corporation, overseeing strategy development for municipal public affairs and government relations clients. He has consulted on municipal files with the City of Toronto and major municipalities across Canada. Dan’s expertise spans transit, transportation, municipal development, labor relations, and infrastructure. Before joining Sutherland in 2008, he served as a senior policy advisor at Toronto City Hall, bringing over 14 years of experience managing portfolios in development, infrastructure, and transportation. He has strong ties to Scarborough.

Angela Hountalas

MFRC Director

Angela Hountalas is an experienced HR professional, currently the Chief People Officer at Apply Digital and previously at PartnerStack. She has held VP roles at Sourced Group and Rangle.io, and leadership positions at CGI, Torstar Digital, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, EDS, and Pivotal Integrated HR Solutions. Angela has a Bachelor of Administrative Studies in Business Administration and Management. Her family previously operated a restaurant in Malvern.