I grew up in Bangladesh and bring with me a strong sense of family support, cultural connection, resilience, and a passion for building meaningful connections with people. I studied social work at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, earning both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work.

I now work for the East End Children Centre as a Program Co-ordinator at Kimbourne and Terry Fox. I have been involved in EarlyOn programing for over two decades, as a community worker passionate about inclusion and creating safe spaces for all families.

I have a strong love for sports and was a national–level badminton player back home in Bangladesh. Outside of my athletics and professional world, I am a mother of two wonderful children and enjoy life with my supportive husband.

I’m grateful to be working for East End Children Centre and proud to be a member of our organization’s team!

Anna is an RECE and has been with EECC as a Program Co-ordinator since 2013.

She works at Terry Fox and Kimbourne, including Baby Time! She is passionate about working with children and families because she finds it incredibly rewarding to support their growth and development. She enjoys seeing the positive impact her dedicated care and attention have on children’s lives.

Born in China, Anna immigrated to Canada over 20 years ago and is always ready to help families who speak English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

I’m Cathy! I found East End Children’s Centre over 35 years ago when my first child was a toddler! I’m now a mom of three adult sons.

I served on EECC’s Board of Directors back in the day, before joining the staff team. As Manager, I’m incredibly proud of the work our team of staff and board members do!

I love that for 40 years, participants, staff and board members have and continue to co-create an organization so loved by the community!

At home, I’m a caregiver to my youngest son, who has complex support needs. At both work and home, I have an intense interest in accessibility and inclusion. While there is not a lot of time for personal interests and hobbies, I love researching my lineage.

I’m an RECE who just graduated from TMU’s Early Childhood Studies program.

I love to create engaging program acticities and see the children thrive in their environments. Outside of EECC, I am an avid reader and enjoy watching Asian dramas!

Hi! I’m Jenny — an early childhood educator with a Master’s degree in Business Administration; yep, a mix of crayons and spreadsheets! I absolutely love working with kids and being part of their learning and growth journey. Watching little minds explore the world is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.

I’m also a big fan of meeting people from all walks of life. Exploring new cultures and connecting with others is something that truly lights me up. When I’m not in the classroom or deep in conversation, you’ll probably find me baking something sweet, hitting a trail, biking through nature, or relaxing with a fishing rod in hand.

Life’s an adventure, and I’m here for all the learning, laughter, and good food along the way!

Hi, my name is Karthika, and I’m a Child and Family Program Worker at East End Children’s Centre!

I have completed my Early Childhood Education (ECE) program and have experience working with children and families in child care and community-based settings. I enjoy creating a welcoming and supportive environment where families can connect, children can explore, and everyone can learn and grow together. I love meeting new families, building meaningful connections, and being part of the little moments.

I was born in Tamil Nadu, India, and I speak both Tamil and English. I’m also a proud mom to a wonderful boy! Outside of work, I love spending quality time with my family, exploring new places, and making beautiful memories together.

My name is Gabrielle. I’m currently an ECE student at Fanshawe College. I grew up at Coxwell and Danforth where my parents still live, and I attended EECC growing up, so in a way I feel it’s full circle for me to be back here. I have been babysitting on and off for about 16 years for many families and children of various ages in the East End. I also have placement experience with infants. 

I currently have a second job at a brunch spot making coffee and serving customers. In my spare time I enjoy cooking new recipes, and crafting. I’m particularly fond of knitting and painting.

I am excited to be a member of the team (and community) for our new evening program. I hope to make lots of yummy food, as well as be a part of many great activities for your children.