Sogand Tadayon
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-11T12:39:10-04:00
Sogand Tadayon
Manager, Richmond Hill Welcome Centre
I came to Canada in 1985. I graduated from York U with a degree…
Meet the Team
Sogand Tadayon
Hengameh Sorouri
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-22T13:40:57-04:00
Hengameh Sorouri
Manager, disAbility Services
Hengameh Sorouri is a dedicated advocate for immigrant families with children who have special…
Shamima Mili
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-11T12:35:02-04:00
Shamima Mili
Lead, Community Healthcare Projects
Shamima Nasrin Mili has been working with Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)…
Martha Samer
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-11T12:27:07-04:00
Martha Samer
Manager, Employment Services
Martha Samer’ Educational background in Law (graduated from Catholic University Andres Bello in Venezuela,…
Valentyna Burbelo
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-11T12:45:14-04:00
Valentyna Burbelo
Manager, Public Relations, Events and Sponsorship
Born in Ukraine, Valentyna first moved to Canada in 2015 and has been working…
Nilou Afshar
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-11T12:31:04-04:00
Nilou Afshar
Lead, Art and Service/Social Connections
Nilou Afshar was born in Iran and migrated to Canada in 1993. Being born…
Silvana Zivkovic
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-11T12:40:14-04:00
Silvana Zivkovic
Manager, Quality Assurance and Data Management
CCSYR journey: Started in the role of ISAP Settlement Worker back in 1998. In…
Mojgan Oliai
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-11T12:32:45-04:00
Mojgan Oliai
Manager, Settlement Services, Case Management and Intake
Started at CCSYR as Settlement Counselor in 2007.Â
Moved to the Welcome Centre in Richmond…
Guanxin Hua
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-11T12:24:34-04:00
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…
Ghada Mahmoud
Mahmood Bashash2025-08-11T12:24:02-04:00
Ghada Mahmoud
Coordinator, Community Engagement (Schools)
Ghada Mahmoud is a leader who is highly motivated and goal-oriented, having more than…