Our Team
Our Team
Andrine Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
executive@embrave.ca
Rebecca Pacheco
Director of Professional Practice & Advocacy
rebeccap@embrave.ca
Julie Chambers
Business Manager
businessmanager@embrave.ca
Monica Vu–Boukayli
Development & Events Manager
monicav@embrave.ca
Stefania Greco
Executive Assistant
stefania@embrave.ca
Sylvia Jagdeo
Operations & Events Manager
sylvia@embrave.ca
Saira Batool
Bookkeeper
bookkeeper@embrave.ca
Genie Policarpio
Human Resource Manager
humanresources@embrave.ca
Eli Agay
North Shelter Program Manager
eli@embrave.ca
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Our Board
Ana Perez
Treasurer
Ana has over 10 years of experience in the financial services sector and specializes in working with not-for-profit organizations. She is passionate about advancing gender equity and supporting communities impacted by gender-based violence. Ana holds an Honours BA from McMaster University and a Master’s from Western University, where she focused on feminist movements in Latin America.
Chelsea Armstrong
Secretary
Chelsea is a Human Resources professional with designations in both Canada and the US. She is passionate about gender equality and ensuring that all voices are heard. Chelsea is excited to bring her experience to Embrave and join the fight against gender-based violence.
Celia McKellar
Board Member
Celia has led a life marked by dedication, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to community service. Celia is furthering her education at McMaster University, where she is pursuing Professional Addiction Studies. Her thirst for knowledge and her drive to make a difference are evident in her continuous efforts to expand her expertise.
Amber Jones
Board Member
Amber holds a degree in Business and Hospitality Operations Management and brings over 25 years of experience in Hospitality and Events Management. In 2024, she became an entrepreneur as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), offering compassionate care to all her patients. She is honoured to join Embrave as a board member and contribute to the vital fight to end gender-based violence and support survivors.
Iman Ahmed
Board Member
Iman Ahmed (She/her) is a human rights defender and humanitarian aid worker specializing in Global Health and International Migration. She has spent her career working for the United Nations, leading complex humanitarian emergency response around the world. Iman is committed to advancing the human rights of women and 2SLGBTQI+ communities through rights-based, trauma-informed, human-centered approaches.
Carmen Parsons
Board Member
Carmen Parsons worked over 35 years in the Criminal Justice Sector and has been a lifelong teacher who has always been passionate about Women’s empowerment in Society. She is committed to supporting the fundamental causes of Embrave’s existence to address gender based violence concerns. She holds an undergraduate degree as well as a Certificate in Family Mediation from York University and continues to support several other community organizations.
Amrit Dev
Board Member
Amrit Dev is a forensic accounting professional with over a decade of experience in strengthening financial integrity and risk mitigation for public‑sector and not‑for‑profit organizations. As a CPA and CBV, she brings a deep expertise in financial governance, paired with a demonstrated commitment to gender equity through extensive volunteer work supporting disadvantaged community members and youth globally, and in low‑income communities in Canada.
Kathleen Douglass
Board Member
Kathleen Douglass has over 40 years of international experience working at both the field and leadership levels with formal education in the not-for-profit sector. Through training and development conferences, workshops, and ongoing courses, Kathleen has strengthened not-for-profit, health care, and social service organizations to improve their staff-volunteer relations, enhance board governance skills, develop strategic plans, and strengthen volunteer programs.
Selena Beek
Board Member
With nearly 30 years of frontline public safety experience working with individuals in the justice system, Selena brings deep insight into mental health, addictions, and the socioeconomic factors linked to crime. She also has nonprofit governance experience and a strong commitment to victim advocacy and women’s empowerment. Informed by both her professional background and lived experience with intimate partner violence, she is honoured to join Embrave’s Board and support its mission of helping survivors and ending gender-based violence.
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