Meet The Team

Anjali Gaur

She/Her

Manager, Youth Programs

Anjali leads a diverse youth team in providing youth development, leadership, academic supports, advocacy, recreation, mental health and career programming and services for over 900 youth annually. In her time at MFRC Anjali has incorporated her passions for gaming, music and anime into her various programs and has a strong artistic background that she shares with participants.

Anusha Narendran

She/Her

Manager, Children’s Programs and Services

anusha@mfrc.org

With 20 years of dedicated involvement in the field of children, Anusha makes a lasting difference in the lives of Malvern’s youngest residents. Anusha has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education along with a Certificate in Not-for-Profit Leadership and Volunteer Management.

Claire Perttula

(She/Her)

Manager, Urban Agriculture and Food Programs

cperttula@mfrc.org

Dominique Robinson

She/Her

Executive Director (Interim)

drobinson@mfrc.org

With a dynamic and people-centered approach, Dominique brings forth a decade of expertise in learning and development, staff training, wellness, health and safety, human resources, and community-based program delivery. Her experience encompasses a wide spectrum of skills that contribute to effective service delivery.

Fadi Jomaa

He/Him

Manager, Human Resource & Operations

fjomaa@mfrc.org

Fadi is an accomplished and goal-driven offering more than 15 years’ extensive experience with finance, management, and tactical business leadership. Being a diplomatic leader and analytical thinker, Fadi inspires and cultivates productive working relationships with team members and partners.

Sumant Rao

He/Him

Manager, Fundraising, Development & Strategic Engagements

srao@mfrc.org

Sumant brings a wealth of experience, with a proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising campaigns, donor engagement strategies, and grant acquisition efforts. His leadership and strategic vision enabling MFRC to expand its reach and make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Tokunbo Awe

She/Her

Manager, Community and Family Programs

tokunbo.awe@mfrc.org

Amy has been working in Community Development for 20+ years developing, managing, evaluating and scaling programs for Newcomers, Seniors, Women and Food Justice.

BOARD

Judene Stewart

She/Her

MFRC’s Board Chair

Judene, a Scarbrough resident, is an experienced non-profit fundraiser and currently the Associate Director, Corporate Engagement at Humber River Hospital Foundation. Judene graduated from the University of Windsor and has been involved in supporting numerous non-profits during her professional career.

Saru Kanapathipillai

He/Him

MFRC Vice-Chair

Saru is the Co- Founder of Boring People Inc. and senior staff member at the local law firm Nava Wilson Law. Saru is a community leader, giving his time to multiple causes in supporting of a thriving Malvern and Scarbrough.

Michelle Thompson

MFRC’s Board Treasurer

Michelle is a senior finance and administrative professional and is currently the Director, Finance at CIFAR. She has expert knowledge in accounting for charitable/not-for-profit organizations.

Sarah Matsushita

She/Her

MFRC Board Secretary

Sarah is an experienced non-profit communications leader and currently the Director of Communications at the Equality Fund. Sarah has a career built in the nonprofit sector including senior communications experience specializing in advocacy, community engagement, and media relations. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s of Art’s in Political science from McMaster University and a Certificate of public relations from Humber college.

Dan Bordonali

He/Him

MFRC Director

Managing Partner at Sutherland Corp. President and CEO at Dominion Strategies.

Lloyd Rang

He/Him

MFRC Director

Lloyd Rang is an award-winning writer, a strategic consultant, a communications leader, an entrepreneur and one of Canada's top speechwriters.

Angela Hountalas

She/Her

MFRC Director

Danielle Griffin

She/Her

MFRC Director

George Liu

He/Him

MFRC Director

Appu Divakar

He/Him

MFRC Director (On-Leave)