Our Approach

We believe that families are the foundation of all societies. By helping one family develop literacy and learning skills, we start a ripple of positive change, for that family and their community.

Join Our Team!

Our Staff

Kim Chung

Executive Director

Sarah Davidson

Director of Operations

Kristin Dmytriw

Director of Programs & Training

Kim Zahara

Director of Development

Nicole Gurney

Events & Fundraising Assistant

Ana Motika

Communications Coordinator

Lisa Ware

Program Coordinator

Sheena Misenas

Literacy Specialist

Tara Gordon

Literacy Specialist

Jeanine Kowalchuk

Literacy Specialist

Claudia Selles

Volunteer Coordinator

Pearl Kapitzke

Administrative Assistant

Sharon Smith

Adult Tutor Program Coordinator

Our Board

Scott Niblock

Chief Prosecutor – Edmonton
Alberta Crown Prosecution Service

Chair

Pat Finnerty

School Teacher
(Retired)

Secretary

Lindsey Graham

Executive Director
Advanced Education

Director

Wendy Legaarden

Retired Teacher
Edmonton Public Schools

Director

Tanya Cardinal

Indigenous Doula

Askiy Doula

Vice Chair

Heather-Jane Au

Medical Oncologist and Clinical Researcher (Retired)

Director

Felix Hau

Director
Investment Management

Director

Yvonne Scott

Teacher

Edmonton Public Schools

Director

Kevin Lake

Manager, Regulatory
ATCO

Treasurer

Lee Axford

Lawyer
DLA Piper

Director

Wayne Klaczek

Manager
C-FER Technologies

Engineering Research

Natalie Westergard

Director Digital North America

Director