Board of Directors

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. Board members are active participants at the centre, along with their children.

Creating Together Board of Directors 2020-2021

Sarah Aranha – Co-Chair

Sarah Aranha is a full time graduate student, pursuing an MA in Adult Education and Community Development. She has been participating in Creating Together programs since 2015 – her kids love returning to their favourite toys and games each time they visit, and Sarah is glad to be a part of a supportive group of parents and caregivers. As a Board member Sarah enjoys working with the great team at Creating Together planning fun events for families, developing programs and contributing to the Parkdale community.

Alisdair Artymiuk – Co-Chair

Originally from England, Alisdair has been living in Canada for three years but only came to Toronto recently. He has a masters degree in physics with astrophysics, is currently a stay at home dad, and brings his youngest son to Creating Together about once a week. As someone new to Toronto, he appreciates the work Creating Together does in disseminating knowledge and help to parents from a range of backgrounds. He hopes that by joining the Board he can continue to give back to his family’s new home.

Emily Tombs Shaw – Secretary

Emily and her two daughters love the creative and inclusive environment of Creating Together. She believes it is truly a one of a kind space for young children in the Parkdale and Roncesvalles communities. Emily bring her background in business and marketing strategy to her role at the centre; she is excited to help support the wonderful staff and programming. In her spare time, she is also co- chair of the Friends of Charles G. Playground Group and enjoys volunteering in the community.

Julia Turvey 

Julia is mother to Elizabeth and Alexander, and they have been coming to Creating Together since Lizzie was a baby. They all love circle time and singing with our friends at Creating Together. When she is not spending time with her kids, she is counsel at the Department of Justice for the federal government.

Stephanie Moore

Stephanie Moore is a Registered Early Childhood Educator, mama to Benjamin, and a resident of Parkdale since 2006. Stephanie has worked with and supported families in Parkdale in various roles over the years, as a local preschool teacher, nanny, and now in her home-based daycare. As an advocate for children and families, she believes that all children have the right to a safe, stimulating and developmentally appropriate environment to explore in and grow. Stephanie and her family are so grateful to be part of the Creating Together community.

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.