our core team
Amina
Charissa
Charissa
Hello! I'm Amina and I find enjoyment in reading, writing, and drinking as much boba as I can! Aside from being a grade 11 student at Western Canada High school, I am a Co-manager at the Forest Lawn site. For as long as I can remember, I have loved giving back to the community and helping brighten people's lives one small deed at a time.
Hello! I'm Amina and I find enjoyment in reading, writing, and drinking as much boba as I can! Aside from being a grade 11 student at Western Canada High school, I am a Co-manager at the Forest Lawn site. For as long as I can remember, I have loved giving back to the community and helping brighten people's lives one small deed at a time. I am thrilled to meet all of you and can't wait to continue bringing more smiles to peoples faces!
Charissa
Charissa
Charissa
My name is Charissa and I have been volunteering with YCC since July 2020. I am currently studying Hospitality Management at SAIT. I have 9 younger siblings and I love to play basketball in my spare time! I love meeting everyone when they come by the centre!
Dawson
Charissa
Dawson
Hi! I’m Dawson. I am currently working on completing a Health Sciences degree at Mount Royal University. My passions include playing lacrosse and football and have two younger brothers! I am very excited to play lots of sports, be active and hang out with everyone at YCC!
Donna
Donna
Dawson
Hi there! I'm Donna, and I am one of YCC’s fantastic Food Shopping volunteers. I always try to make the most out of YCC’s budgets, so that we can help many families, every single week!
Jack
Donna
Jack
Hi, I'm Jack! I have an Economics degree from Western University. Some of my passions include playing basketball, surfing and travelling. I have three sisters and thankfully a great group of friends to hangout with. I’m currently attending law school at the University of Calgary but still make it my priority to take the time and be with the kids at YCC.
Jane
Donna
Jack
Hi there! I’m Jane, the founder and Executive Director of YCC. Hailing from a professional career in corporate law and business, I found my passion in the non-profit space and quickly fell in love with the idea of creating a safe and fun place for kids to do what they do best, "be kids." YCC was born out of a desire to provide a positive
Hi there! I’m Jane, the founder and Executive Director of YCC. Hailing from a professional career in corporate law and business, I found my passion in the non-profit space and quickly fell in love with the idea of creating a safe and fun place for kids to do what they do best, "be kids." YCC was born out of a desire to provide a positive hub for the kids of the Ogden community and beyond. I have four amazing children of my own, three daughters and one son, as well as a dog named Sammie. In my spare time I love running, being outdoors, travelling and reading. Though the past year has been anything but ordinary, I’ve loved the opportunity to serve the wonderful communities of Calgary and meet the individuals that make them so special. I look forward to meeting all of you soon!
Launa
Launa
Launa
Hi, I’m Launa. I joined YCC on a practicum from Mount Royal University where I am currently studying Information Design. Once I completed my practicum, I was excited to continue my work with YCC by managing this website. My professional career was in marketing, of which I’ve drawn from to help increase YCC’s digital presence and visibility.
Liz
Launa
Launa
Hey, I’m Liz! I’m so excited to be volunteering at YCC and have the opportunity to work with the kids of Ogden. I have lived in Calgary for the past 17 years and have two children now in their 20’s as well as a dog named Benji! I love all kinds of sports and fitness, especially jogging, tennis and biking.. It was so much fun spending tim
Hey, I’m Liz! I’m so excited to be volunteering at YCC and have the opportunity to work with the kids of Ogden. I have lived in Calgary for the past 17 years and have two children now in their 20’s as well as a dog named Benji! I love all kinds of sports and fitness, especially jogging, tennis and biking.. It was so much fun spending time at YCC this summer and am looking forward to creating more memories in the coming months - See you soon!
Marlo
Launa
Marlo
My name is Marlo, and I’m so excited to be a part of YCC! I graduated in June 2019 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Major in International Business from Dalhousie University. While I’m not volunteering at YCC, I love to ski and swim, design clothing, listen to music and eat LOTS of sushi! I look forward to contributing to the positive environment that YCC brings to the Ogden Community.
Mikki
Olivia
Marlo
Hi! I’m Mikki! I am so proud to be a volunteer at YCC and really enjoy working with the kids. I have lived in Calgary for 23 years. Practiced Physiotherapy for 20 years (11 years in the US). My main focus has been raising my 3 children, 2 sons who are in University and a daughter in High School. My passions currently include tennis, fitn
Hi! I’m Mikki! I am so proud to be a volunteer at YCC and really enjoy working with the kids. I have lived in Calgary for 23 years. Practiced Physiotherapy for 20 years (11 years in the US). My main focus has been raising my 3 children, 2 sons who are in University and a daughter in High School. My passions currently include tennis, fitness, golfing, cooking, volunteering in various capacities and being part of YCC!
Olivia
Olivia
Olivia
Hello! I'm Olivia, a co-captain for the Dover location. I'm finishing up my last year of high school and looking forward to studying Neuroscience at UCalgary next year. When I'm not training for pentathlon, I love to read, watch TV dramas, and eat desserts. YCC is such a supportive community, and I'm so happy to be a part of it!
Wynter
Olivia
Olivia
Hi there! My name is Wynter, and I’m a volunteer at YCC. I graduated from Bow Valley College with a diploma in Justice Studies, specializing in Youth Justice. I like to spend my free time volunteering with YCC and a few other organizations. My passions include spending time with friends and family (board games, anyone?!), soccer, tryin
Hi there! My name is Wynter, and I’m a volunteer at YCC. I graduated from Bow Valley College with a diploma in Justice Studies, specializing in Youth Justice. I like to spend my free time volunteering with YCC and a few other organizations. My passions include spending time with friends and family (board games, anyone?!), soccer, trying new things, and doing just about anything outside! So, please stop on by and come hang with us!