Our volunteer Board of Directors is committed to ensuring that Creating Together is well-managed and well-resourced in order to serve our community for years to come.
Creating Together Board of Directors 2024-2025
Nithya Priya
Nithyapriya, Mom of 2 kids who has been associated with creating together for almost 8 years now. It has been a great experience for me and kids. Kids have always enjoyed the space. I have joined the board hoping to be more involved with Creating together activities and the community. Presently, a stay at home Mom who loves cooking and going out for a nature walk. I have a worked in Information Technology for over 3 years.
Samantha Gualtieri
Sam is a developmental psychologist and researcher who works with children and families. She joined Creating Together to connect with the Parkdale community and is looking forward to helping the centre reach more families. Outside of work, Sam enjoys reading, practicing yoga and Pilates, and making art.
Visali Eswaran
Visali has been coming to Creating Together with her two children for years now. With a background in teaching, Visali first came to Creating Together as a newcomer and new mom. Creating Together has been the place where she met other mothers like herself and had the opportunity to chat with them. This is what motivated her to join the Board as a volunteer. Her family loves the space, circle time, and the celebrations at Creating Together, and her children love spending time with their friends there. Visali is currently the self-proclaimed Queen of her house: taking care of her super girls, passionate about cooking, learning new things, creating art, reading books, and spending time with her family.
Christina Konecny
Christina has lived in Parkdale since 2008 and discovered Ontario’s EarlyON program and the Creating Together center in 2022 when her son was born. Having such an incredible community resource so close to home completely changed her experience of being a new parent. She is thrilled to give back to the place that has given so much to her and her family. Professionally, Christina is a Registered Early Childhood Educator, Senior Operations Leader, and Entrepreneur. She loves to travel, spend time in nature, and read novels.
Julia T Carr
Julia has been part of the Roncesvalles community since 2017 and first connected with Creating Together during her maternity leave in 2022. As a first-time parent, she found the centre to be a welcoming and supportive haven—one that quickly became a daily part of life for her and her son. Grateful for the lasting impact the staff and programs had on her family, she’s proud to support Creating Together as a board member. Professionally, Julia works in marketing and specializes in strategic planning, sponsorships and events. She loves good coffee, exploring new neighbourhoods, and making memories with her family.
Interested in joining Creating Together’s Board of Directors?
If you are passionate about strengthening families and making a difference in the Parkdale community, consider supporting the Creating Together Family Resource Centre by joining our team as a volunteer member of our Board of Directors.
All board members must:
- Have an interest in community work and in making a difference locally.
- Be committed to supporting Creating Together and its mission “to support the healthy social, cognitive, emotional and physical development of children 0 to under 6 years and their families.”
- Attend monthly Board meetings, whether virtually or in-person.
- Participate in subcommittees (such as fundraising), presentations to funders, and other periodic activities.
The Board of Directors consists of up to 9 members drawn from various segments of the community. A variety of backgrounds, skill sets and perspectives are valued. The term of office is 1-2 years. Previous experience with Boards and non-profit organizations is an asset, but not required.
Board meetings are held monthly (excluding August and December), usually the third Thursday at 7:30pm, although this changes as necessary. Board members also participate in board committees and are involved in periodic strategic planning sessions and community events.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete submit a cover letter and current resume to creatingtogether@rogers.com