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 2022-2023
Season Kam
Season has lived in the Roncesvalles-Parkdale neighbourhood since 2019 and began her relationship with Creating Together as a parent when her oldest son was 8-months-old. She joined the Board with hopes of helping Creating Together reach its fullest potential, knowing what a special place it can be to families. When she isn’t trying to catch up with her kids, Season is an occupational therapist and psychotherapist, a lover of stories, and can usually be found somewhere outside on a long walk.
Lauren Delves
Lauren comes to Creating Together with a background in marketing and communications in both the for-profit and non-profit sector. She is a new mother to baby Willow, a lover of Parkdale, and an advocate for accessible community supports like Creating Together. When not working or volunteering, Lauren can be found exploring the city on foot or bike, or engaged with her other passions which include nature, travel, art, food, and music.
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.
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 their 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.
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