BOARD MEMBERS:

As a black-centered organization, our Board of Directors comprises individuals with Black lived experiences both within and outside of Canada. We value diverse opinions and, therefore, include board members with diverse social and professional backgrounds. Each board member is committed to working with Black people and providing governance through their expertise, talent, and leadership.

LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Our leadership team is comprised of our Founding Director, Executive Director, Director of Operations, Manager of Client Services, Accounting and Operations Personnel, and the Manager of Research and Strategic Initiatives. Collaboratively, our team works to ensure that administration, services, programs, and strategic planning are well-aligned with the KMFW vision, mission, and values. The leadership team’s work is ably directed and supported by our competent and experienced Board Members.

MANAGEMENT TEAM:

The Management team is comprised of our Program Coordinators, Research Coordinators, System Navigator, IT Specialist, and the Children & Youth Services Coordinator. Together, our competent and inspiring management team promote quality support, using an individualized approach that accommodates the intersections and experiences of our clientele. They ensure that our staff and volunteers are well-supported while delivering services, and play a strategic role in our work with partners and the community.

STAFF/MEMBERS:

The mutual goal of our dedicated staff is to harness and leverage their expertise to foster client health and wellness. We pride in the ability of our staff to selflessly embrace challenges, as they adopt client-centered approaches and intentionally engage the experiences of service users in their delivery of culturally-tailored programs. Coming from different cultural, social, and professional backgrounds, our staff are not only well-informed, but also strategically positioned to address the needs of clients, irrespective of intersectionality.

VOLUNTEERS:

Our volunteers are passionate about giving back to their community and are committed to the work relating to Black persons. They are individuals who contribute the day to day running, planning and delivery of programs and services to our clients and in the community. We have an exemption team of volunteers here at KMFW!

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