Leonilda Bastone-Patey
Mahmood Bashash2024-10-11T11:40:48-04:00Leonilda Bastone-Patey
Executive Director
Leonilda Bastone-Patey is a dedicated advocate for social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with…
Adelina Bridi
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:36:05-04:00Adelina Bridi
Director, Settlement Services
With over 20 years of nonprofit experience, and a graduate of York University and…
Lily Pourzand
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:37:41-04:00Lily Pourzand
Director, Partnership and Community Engagement
LL.M., B.A. in Women’s Studies. Expert in Gender Equality and Intersectionality of Social Services.
Lily…
Magda Juliana Diaz
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:38:36-04:00Magda Juliana Diaz
Manager, Events, Sponsorship and Volunteer Programs
Magda’s journey into team leadership is as vibrant and diverse as the tapestry of…
Valentyna Burbelo
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:39:32-04:00Valentyna Burbelo
Manager, Public Relations
Born in Ukraine, Valentyna first moved to Canada in 2015 and has been working…
Elvan Duras
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T12:53:36-04:00Elvan Duras
Manager, Clinical Services
I hold a master’s degree in psychology from Uskudar University in Istanbul, Turkiye,…
Fairouz Alatabeh
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T13:34:13-04:00Fairouz Alatabeh
Manager, Community Engagement (Libraries & Community)
Fairouz is an exceptional professional with a bachelor’s degree in public business and a…
Hina Shah
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T13:34:39-04:00Hina Shah
Manager, Community Engagement (Schools)
Hina has a long-standing passion for equitable community service, with 18+ years of experience…
Guanxin Hua
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T12:58:19-04:00Guanxin Hua
Manager, Virtual Engagement and Digital Programs
Guanxin has been with CCSYR since 2008, where she started as a program manager…
Martha Samer
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:45:13-04:00Martha Samer
Manager, Employment Services
Martha Samer’ Educational background in Law (graduated from Catholic University Andres Bello in Venezuela,…
Mojgan Oliai
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:45:46-04:00Mojgan Oliai
Manager, Settlement Services
Started at CCSYR as Settlement Counselor in 2007.
Moved to the Welcome Centre in Richmond…
Parvaneh Eisakhan
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:47:46-04:00Parvaneh Eisakhan
Manager, Refugee Services
Parvaneh Eisakhan (she/her) brings over two decades of invaluable experience in immigrant settlement services,…
Sogand Tadayon
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:48:16-04:00Sogand Tadayon
Manager, Richmond Hill Welcome Centre
I came to Canada in 1985. I graduated from York U with a degree…
Ghada Mahmoud
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T13:36:24-04:00Ghada Mahmoud
Coordinator, Community Engagement (Schools)
Ghada Mahmoud is a leader who is highly motivated and goal-oriented, having more than…
Hengameh Sorouri
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T15:51:24-04:00Hengameh Sorouri
Lead, Autism Services
Hengameh Sorouri is a dedicated advocate for immigrant families with children who have special…
Leanne Arnal
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:54:15-04:00Leanne Arnal
Lead, Norfolk County
For over 15 years Leanne Arnal has worked in many positions within the Caribbean…
Nilou Afshar
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T13:01:52-04:00Nilou Afshar
Lead, Art and Social Connections
Nilou Afshar was born in Iran and migrated to Canada in 1993. Being born…
Shamima Mili
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T15:14:13-04:00Shamima Mili
Lead, Community Healthcare Projects
Shamima Nasrin Mili has been working with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)…