THE TEAM
Meet Our Team
We are a passionate group of educators, professionals, and community builders dedicated to making high-quality education accessible to everyone. We believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom, and our diverse team works tirelessly to create inclusive, engaging, and innovative programs for learners of all ages.
MANAGEMENT
Meet Our Management Team
Edel Tolentino
Youth Advisor (Ontario)
Jessica Zou
Volunteer Manager
Erin Sipley
Designer
Chloe Tan
Project Coordinator
Filipe Braga
Community Coordinator
Kaitlin Alger
Youth Advisor (BC/Alberta)
Nioumon Ghazni
Camp Director
Carson Fong
Camp Director
Moxi Zhang
Director of Community Services
Neeha Baral
Website Developer
Fairooz Zamaluddin
Project Coordinator
Jessica Scott
Director of Education
VOLUNTEER SUPERVISION
Meet Our Volunteer Supervisor Team
B'Jounai Saddler
Project Coordinator
Lareina Sum
Project Coordinator
Brian Philip
Head Coach Lego Robotics Program
Mikayla Ross
HR Coordinator
THE FOUNDERS
Meet Our Founders
Co-Founder
Zak Aubin
Zak is a Carleton University Music graduate with an Interactive Media Design degree from Algonquin College. As a founding member of YRES, he played a pivotal role in establishing the organization's visual identity and creating its logos. Driven by a passion for media design, Zak uses creative digital arts to beautifully represent YRES’s mission and values.
Designer of YRES Mascot
Teagan Baboolal
Teagan is a Communications and Design Practice student at the University of Waterloo and the creative mind behind YRES’s official mascot, Nova. As the winner of the organization's mascot competition, she is passionate about digital design and dedicated to using her artistic skills to support and benefit local community initiatives.
Co-Founder
James Treap
James holds an Honors Bachelor in Computer Science and specializes in developing, planning, and implementing advanced information networks. He excels at identifying client needs and engineering timely technical solutions. Beyond his technical expertise, James is a strong advocate for youth education and firmly believes in community empowerment through accessible learning.
Co-Founder
Jessica Lee
Jessica holds an Honors Bachelor of Science and is an experienced educator for learners aged 9 to 65. As an innovative leader, she combines her analytical background with hands-on teaching experience to design high-quality educational projects. This unique perspective allows her to optimize the overall teaching and learning experience at YRES.
OUR COMMUNITY
Join The Team
Search Our Paid Positions
Turn your passion for education into a rewarding career or hands-on professional placement. Whether you are looking for full-time roles, summer jobs, or high school and post-secondary co-ops, YRES offers dynamic paid positions that let you develop valuable career skills while earning an income and doing work that truly matters.
Look At Our Volunteering
Give back to your local neighborhood and make a tangible difference in the lives of youth across York Region. By joining our passionate volunteer team, you will have the chance to share your unique skills, build lasting community connections, and help shape the next generation in a supportive, rewarding environment.