Our People
Meet Our Executive Director
Jai brings over 15 years of transformative leadership to this role, having held senior positions at the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), Durham Children’s Aid Society (DCAS), the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and George Brown College. His academic contributions as a former adjunct professor highlight his commitment to education and mentorship.
Jai’s career is a testament to his dedication to uplifting youth involved in the criminal justice system, empowering historically marginalized families, and inspiring hope within all communities. He has collaborated with institutions to champion the rights of immigrants, refugees, racialized youth, and individuals facing precarious immigration, work, and housing conditions across Ontario.
Meet our Clinical Team
Sylvia Riley M.Sc., R.P.
Assessment Clinician
Lisa Fabian, MSW, RSW, BASc.,
Clinical Director
Rayna Edels, Ed.M., Doctoral Candidate
Doctoral Student Clinician supervised by Dr. Robert Rowe
Amanda Lajeunesse, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Assessment Clinician
Dr. Susan Reddick, BA, BScN, MSc, MD, FRCP(C)
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Celebrating One of Our Own
My name is Dede, and I have had the privilege of working with DFCC (now Northstar) since August 2023 as a Child and Youth Worker within the Collaborative Day Treatment Program. Throughout my time at DFCC (now Northstar), I have gained valuable skills and insights that have significantly contributed to both my personal and professional growth. This experience has allowed me to recognize my potential, and as a result, I made the decision to further my education with the goal of attending Teachers College.
I am pleased to share that I have received early acceptance to Trent University, and I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.
Our Board of Directors
Jonathan Kahane
Chair
Belinda Gruber
Vice Chair
Christopher J. Squire, CPA, CA
Dwight Townsend
Usma Qureshi
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