Leonilda Bastone-Patey
Mahmood Bashash2024-10-11T11:40:48-04:00
Leonilda Bastone-Patey
Executive Director
Leonilda Bastone-Patey is a dedicated advocate for social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with…
Adelina Bridi
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-16T11:01:57-04:00
Adelina Bridi
Director, Programs and Services
With over 20 years of nonprofit experience, and a graduate of York University and…
Silvana Zivkovic
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-20T14:51:27-04:00
Silvana Zivkovic
Manager, Quality Assurance and Data Management and Ombudsperson
CCSYR journey: Started in the role of ISAP Settlement Worker back in 1998. In…
Valentyna Burbelo
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-26T08:50:57-04:00
Valentyna Burbelo
Manager, Public Relations , Events and Sponsorship
Born in Ukraine, Valentyna first moved to Canada in 2015 and has been working…
Elvan Duras
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T12:53:36-04:00
Elvan Duras
Manager, Clinical Services
I hold a master’s degree in psychology from Uskudar University in Istanbul, Turkiye,…
Fairouz Alatabeh
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-26T08:49:46-04:00
Fairouz Alatabeh
Manager, Community Engagement for Libraries
Fairouz is an exceptional professional with a bachelor’s degree in public business and a…
Hina Shah
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-26T08:47:06-04:00
Hina Shah
Manager, Community Engagement for Schools
Hina has a long-standing passion for equitable community service, with 18+ years of experience…
Guanxin Hua
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-26T08:43:43-04:00
Guanxin Hua
Manager, Settlement Services, NAARS, Digital Programs and Virtual Engagement
Guanxin has been with CCSYR since 2008, where she started as a program manager…
Martha Samer
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:45:13-04:00
Martha Samer
Manager, Employment Services
Martha Samer’ Educational background in Law (graduated from Catholic University Andres Bello in Venezuela,…
Mojgan Oliai
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-26T08:44:36-04:00
Mojgan Oliai
Manager, Settlement Services, Case Management and Intake
Started at CCSYR as Settlement Counselor in 2007.
Moved to the Welcome Centre in Richmond…
Parvaneh Eisakhan
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-26T08:45:53-04:00
Parvaneh Eisakhan
Manager, Settlement Services
Parvaneh Eisakhan (she/her) brings over two decades of invaluable experience in immigrant settlement services,…
Sogand Tadayon
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T09:48:16-04:00
Sogand Tadayon
Manager, Richmond Hill Welcome Centre
I came to Canada in 1985. I graduated from York U with a degree…
Ghada Mahmoud
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T13:36:24-04:00
Ghada Mahmoud
Coordinator, Community Engagement (Schools)
Ghada Mahmoud is a leader who is highly motivated and goal-oriented, having more than…
Hengameh Sorouri
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T15:51:24-04:00
Hengameh Sorouri
Lead, Autism Services
Hengameh Sorouri is a dedicated advocate for immigrant families with children who have special…
Leanne Arnal
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-26T08:52:47-04:00
Leanne Arnal
Lead, Norfolk Expansion Lead / Lead Norfolk County / Community Navigator
For over 15 years Leanne Arnal has worked in many positions within the Caribbean…
Nilou Afshar
Mahmood Bashash2025-05-26T08:53:50-04:00
Nilou Afshar
Lead, Art and Service/Social Connections
Nilou Afshar was born in Iran and migrated to Canada in 1993. Being born…
Shamima Mili
Mahmood Bashash2024-09-25T15:14:13-04:00
Shamima Mili
Lead, Community Healthcare Projects
Shamima Nasrin Mili has been working with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)…
Matthew Palomino
Mahmood Bashash2025-06-20T13:55:13-04:00
Dorsa Jafari
Mahmood Bashash2025-06-25T12:05:34-04:00
Dorsa Jafari
Community Engagement Coordinator, WAGE
Dorsa Jafari is a registered social worker, and she’s a community engagement coordinator with…
