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National Office
Postal Address
35 Jackes Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4T 1E2
Phone: 1-800-555-6523
Fax: 416-923-5837
Toll-free Fax: 1-866-923-5837
Email: [email protected]
For HR-related inquiries, please contact:
[email protected]
MΓ©lanie Valcin, President and CEO
Email: [email protected]
British Columbia
Susan Fox - Regional Director - Western Canada
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Fox brings 20 years of experience in executive social purpose leadership, change management, and community and organizational development at local, provincial, and national levels. She has taught MBA courses in Change Management, Organizational Behavior, and Risk Management at Royal Roads University, served as a thesis advisor, and conducted research on social change. Fox holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Commerce from Royal Roads University, professional certificates in Project Management, Change Management (PROSCI), and Organizational Coaching, and is a Chartered HR Professional (CPHR, SHRM-SCP).
βοΈ [email protected]
π (604) 713-5848
Julia Cooney - Regional Coordinator - British Columbia
Julia coordinates programs and partnerships across British Columbia, helping to implement, evaluate, and expand initiatives that make a meaningful impact. She works closely with partners to design literacy and learning programs tailored to community needs and aligned with best practices. With experience in community engagement and program coordination, Julia fosters collaboration and strengthens literacy development across the region.
βοΈ [email protected]
π (604) 283-4481
Delphine Stalker - Community Literacy Catalyst
Delphine has worked as a Community Literacy Catalyst for eight years with the Pacheedaht First Nations. She provides a range of literacy learning across the community to empower learners on their literacy journey.
Contact Susan Fox at [email protected]
π (604) 713-5848
Sarah Leyva - Community Coordinator - British Columbia
Sarah is the BC Community Coordinator at United for Literacy, specializing in volunteer engagement and community partnerships. She collaborates with community organizations to develop and support literacy programs, focusing on volunteer recruitment, training, and retention to enhance program delivery and community involvement.
βοΈ [email protected]
π (778) 807-8186
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Alberta
JoAnne Hartigan - Regional Manager, Alberta
For any questions regarding our programs in Alberta
[email protected]
1-800-555-6523 ext. 3402
JoAnne joined United for Literacy in 2019 as Reading Support / Community Coordinator in Lethbridge. Since 2024, she is the Regional Manager, Alberta, and she has 25+ years teaching children and adults.
Callista Olivares - Regional Coordinator, Alberta
For details on camp programs
βοΈ [email protected]
π 780-487-4787
Callista joined United for Literacy in 2021 and has held five roles since. She is currently Regional Coordinator. Callista has a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, with professional interests in social justice, policy, and community engagement.
Morgan Cole - Regional Coordinator, Northern Alberta
For information on Grande Prairie programs/volunteer opportunities
βοΈ [email protected]
π 519-410-3032
Morgan has over four years as Grande Prairie Community Coordinator and now Regional Coordinator. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and is professionally interested in community engagement, empowering children through literacy, and continuous learning.
Alysse Billings - Community Coordinator, Edmonton, Alberta
For information on Edmonton programs and Edmonton online and in-person volunteer opportunities
βοΈ [email protected]
π 780-289-3646
Alysse has over 4 years as Edmonton Community Coordinator. She is interested in neurodivergence, learning differences, social-emotional development, and positive/developmental psychology. She is pursuing further education in Counselling.
Alexis Marconi - Community Coordinator, Lethbridge, Alberta
For information on Lethbridge
programs/volunteer opportunities
βοΈ [email protected]
π 403-894-6757
Alexis joined United for Literacy in January 2025. She holds a B.A. in English and Gender Studies and has a background teaching specialized aquatic courses and managing competitive and recreational swim teams as Head Coach.
Kelsey Ferguson - Community Coordinator, Grande Prairie, Alberta
For information on Grande Prairie programs/volunteer opportunities
βοΈ [email protected]
π 780-978-5357
Kelsey joined United for Literacy in November 2025 as a Community Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree. She is passionate about social-emotional learning, community engagement, and helping learners develop lifelong literacy skills.
Nawal Hejjo - Instructor Coordinator, Edmonton, Alberta
βοΈ [email protected]
Nawal joined United for Literacy in 2023 as an Instructor Coordinator. She has an educational background in Business Accounting and Literature and is passionate about creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that connect education with real-world skills and community impact.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Allie Gensiorek - Regional Manager - Manitoba & Saskatchewan
For questions regarding donations or programming opportunities, or if you would like to discuss partnering with our organization βοΈ [email protected]
π (204)688-7358
Allie supports a team of five Community and Instructor Coordinators in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. She began with United for Literacy in 2016 as a program intern, then became a Community Coordinator supporting school programming and organizing Summer Literacy Camps in FN communities. She has been Regional Manager since 2021, collaborating with the Prairie team to develop impactful partnerships and programs that support literacy across the two provinces.
Venantie Nutmende - Community Coordinator β Manitoba
For information on our Brandon and Northern Manitoba programs, online learning opportunities, and volunteer recruitment
βοΈ [email protected]
π (204) 979-3436
Venantie has been a Community Coordinator with United for Literacy in Manitoba since 2022. She coordinates literacy programming in Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba, leads programs in Brandon and surrounding areas, manages online learning opportunities, and oversees volunteer recruitment across the province. She is committed to creating inclusive, supportive spaces where learners of all ages can grow and succeed.
Sandra Ross - Community Coordinator β Manitoba
For information on our Winnipeg and Selkirk programmingβοΈ [email protected]
π (204) 202-3303
Sandra supports United for Literacyβs core year-round and summer programming, including staff and volunteers. She helped bring literacy programming to Selkirk and surrounding communities. With over five years at the organization and more than a decade in community development, she brings a wealth of experience and skills.
Sunny Bercier and Mona Neufeld - Teachers / Instructor Coordinators
If you want support with high school next steps, or if you want to take the CAEC (formerly GED) Exam βοΈ [email protected]
π (204) 202-3303
Sunny Bercier (they/them) and Mona Neufeld (she/her) are trained teachers and Instructor Coordinators with United for Literacy. Both joined in 2021 and support adults completing high school in Winnipeg. They provide Education Planning Sessions and teach individual and group Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) prep courses, the high school equivalency in Canada.
Maja Mihalj - Community Coordinator β Saskatchewan
For questions regarding Saskatchewan programs and volunteer opportunities and/or recruitment
βοΈ [email protected]
π (306) 374-7323
Maja Mihalj (she/her) joined United for Literacy in January 2025 as a Community Coordinator. She supports Saskatchewan literacy programs and interns, Indigenous summer camps, and manages volunteer recruitment and online training. Maja brings energy and experience from her studies and work to help learners build academic skills, grow literacy, and boost confidence. She is passionate about literacy and believes everyone can succeed with the right support.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
If you have any questions regarding our programs in Prince Edward Island, please contact Johnny St-Onge - Regional Manager.
506-292-0092, Email: [email protected]
Nova Scotia
Johnny St-Onge - Regional Manager
βοΈ [email protected] | π506-292-0092
Patrica Derby - Regional Coordinator, Nova Scotia
βοΈ [email protected] |
Irvana DΓ©esse - Program Support (HRM)
βοΈ [email protected] | π782-234-0058
AlondrΓ©a Johnson - Community Coordinator, Preston Township
βοΈ [email protected] |
Rana El-Zoheiry - Community Coordinator, Truro, Wolfville, Pictou
βοΈ [email protected] |
Emma Warwick - Community Coordinator, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia
βοΈ [email protected] |
New Brunswick
Johnny St-Onge - Regional Manager
π506-292-0092 | βοΈ [email protected]
Emma Warwick - Community Coordinator NB & NS
βοΈ [email protected]
Cindy Hancox - Community Coordinator
π506-476-0192 | βοΈ [email protected]
Shelley Poitras - Instructor-coordinator β Adult Learning Programs
π506-324-5454 | βοΈ [email protected]
Quebec
JoΓ«lle Marion
Program Manager, Southern Quebec
π418-210-2225 | βοΈ[email protected]
Krystyna Slawecki
Program Manager, Northern Quebec
π438-462-2236 | βοΈ[email protected]
Liliana Sitkowiecki
Program Manager, Northern Quebec
π514-223-1670 | βοΈ[email protected]
Kseniya Smaryanakis
Community Coordinator, Montreal
π438-922-7623 | βοΈ[email protected]
Laurence Pierre-Toussaint
Community Coordinator, Montreal
π438-833-7882 | βοΈ[email protected]
Sahar Asefi
Community Coordinator, Sherbrooke
π819-580-0481 | βοΈ[email protected]
Mylène Bussières
Community Coordinator, Quebec City
π418-478-8771 | βοΈ[email protected]
Nunavut
Divine Afflu
Instructor - Coordinator Rankin Inlet
βοΈ [email protected]
π 867-983-5286
Keith Horechka
Instructor - Coordinator Nunavut
βοΈ [email protected]
π 867-447-0327
Camille Wyllie
Instructor - Coordinator Iqaluit
βοΈ [email protected]
π 819-230-5362
Kirsten Butler
Instructor - Coordinator Iqaluit
βοΈ [email protected]
π 867-324-0043
Sai Niranjan Jyothimahalingam
Instructor- Coordinator Nunavut
[email protected]π 867-222-6200
Chanelle Mendes - Program Support Staff, Torontoβ―
For any questions regarding volunteer involvement in Toronto and Scarborough programs
βοΈ[email protected]
π 289-554-9999 ext. 3403
Chanelle first got involved with United for Literacy as a volunteer back in 2019 and offers a unique perspective at the intersection of community, care, and education as a social determinant of wellbeing.
Hanif Alirezaei - Community Coordinator, Toronto
For information on children and youth programming in Toronto
βοΈ [email protected]
π 1-800-555-6523 ext. 3312
With over five years of experience at United for Literacy, Hanif has helped shape programs that welcome and empower young people from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. He is deeply committed to expanding educational access and fostering innovative ways to support literacy development. Hanif works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, community organizations, and educators to design and implement programs that meet the evolving needs of learners.
Sandra Huehn - Community Coordinator, Toronto
For information in Toronto
βοΈ s[email protected]β―
π 1-800-555-6523 ext.3319β―
Sandra has been a community organizer and trainer at United for Literacy for over 30 years. A trained high school teacher, she has developed several resources for tutors, parents and homework club organizers. Sandra believes that literacy has the power to transform lives and communities.
Leonardo Ologundudu - Program Support Staff, Hamilton
For information on volunteering, tutoring, or programming in the Hamilton region.β―
βοΈ [email protected]
Leonardo is the Program Support Staff for United for Literacy in Hamilton, responsible for organizing our volunteering programming in that region. Leo has been with the organization for five years, both as a volunteer tutor and Program Support Staff. With the assistance of his team at McMaster University, Leo collaborates with local schools and organizations to provide students (Grades 1-12) with literacy and numeracy supports.β―
Hillary Andru - Program Support Staff, Kingston
For details on Read for Fun program
βοΈ [email protected]
Hillary manages United for Literacyβs Read for Fun program in Kingston and is the director of Queenβs Students for Literacy. She is a third-year health sciences student at Queenβs University. In her spare time, Hillary can be found volunteering (most notably in Kingston's prisons), journaling, or reading!β―
Joanne Brock - Community Coordinator, Sudbury
For information in Sudbury, Ontario
βοΈ [email protected]
With a background in developmental services and youth recreation, Joanne is passionate about helping people of all ages learn, connect, and discover their gifts and passions. In her role, Joanne plans and leads engaging in-person and virtual learning programs, working closely with volunteers. Outside of work, she loves volunteering with children and youth, being active, and spending time outdoors with her husband and their three daughters.β―
Alex Hauschildt - Community Coordinator, Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph
For information in Kitchener-Waterloo & Guelph
βοΈ [email protected]
π 647-340-7142
Alex Hauschildt is an education-focused operations and communications professional with over 20 years of experience in teaching, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement. He has dedicated his career to creating and managing inclusive, volunteer-driven programs that expand access to learning and promote educational equity. Deeply committed to literacy and lifelong learning, he brings a strategic and compassionate approach to building inclusive, education-centered communities.
Sarah Brydges - Community Coordinator, Ottawa
βοΈ [email protected]
π 613-316-4673
With over 14 years of experience with United for Literacy, I provide homework and reading programs for diverse children aged from 6-12 in libraries, after-school programs, transitional housing, and Boys & Girls Clubs.β―
Cindy Bissonnette - Literacy Facilitator, Ottawa
For information in Ottawa
βοΈ [email protected]
Cindy has been with United for Literacy for one and a half years. She brings her extensive experience in the education sector to her role as a community capacity builder. Cindy is skilled at fostering strong relationships and developing literacy workshops for community partners. She particularly enjoys expanding literacy programming into some of Ottawa's more underserved areas. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys reading, the outdoors, and exploring various creative arts.
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Yukon
Susan Fox - Regional Director - Western Canada
For any questions regarding our programs in Yukon
βοΈ [email protected]
π (604) 713-5848
Ian Schellenberg - Instructor - Coordinator
For details on our programs
βοΈ [email protected]
Yuennie Wong