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Kripa Sekhar, Executive Director ksekhar@sawc.org ext 22
Kripa Sekhar is SAWC’s Executive Director. An experienced and person qualified, she brings in a wealth of experience to the centre. Kripa came as an immigrant to Canada in 1990, and has made it her mission to represent the needs of the most vulnerable women. She has sat on many advisory committees and boards at the local, national and international level.She has made a significant contribution to address issues related to women particularly marginalized women. She has also worked closely with the Aboriginal community in Saskatchewan
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Kalpana Regmi, Financial Officer kregmi@sawc.org ext 27
Kalpana Regmi is a proven asset to the centre. Her expertise and experience in Accounting ensures the Centre’s Finances are well managed. Kalpana is a well organized person and is capable and meticulous in her work. She is a team player and is ever willing to help others. She is fluent in Nepali and Hindi.
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Jayanthie Reynold, Program Manager/Settlement Coordinator (Tamil, Sinhalese)
jreynold@sawc.org ext 29
Jayanthy Reynold is presently the Program Manager/Settlement Coordinator. A senior member of the staff, Jayanthie is capable and experienced. An advocate for her clients, Jayanthie is a valuable part of SAWC. Jayanthie is fluent in Tamil and Sinhalese. She is a resourceful and lively member of the staff and good team player.
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Mariya Wijayasunder, Tamil Support Worker/Settlement Worker (Tamil)
mwijayasunder@sawc.org ext 32
Mariya Wijayasundar is the Centre’s Intake Support Worker and Tamil Settlement Counsellor. Her interpersonal skills and calm demeanor combined with a ready smile make her very popular with the staff and everyone who walks into the Centre. She is a well organized person and buddies up with new staff to provide basic training. Maria is fluent in Tamil.
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Supreeti Singh, Settlement Counselor (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) ssingh@sawc.org ext 33
Supreeti Singh is the Punjabi Settlement Counselor. Her educational background in Psychology combined with her past experience working with women’s groups and in community development make Supreeti a great assest for the centre. She has demonstrated her dedication to the centre and is a hardworking, talented worker.
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Subuhi Jaffrey, Employment Counselor/Volunteer Coordinator/ Settlement Counselor (Urdu, Gujarati) sjaffrey@sawc.org ext 28
Subuhi Jaffrey is the Employment/Settlement Counselor and Volunteer Coordinator. She speaks Urdu, Arabic, Farsi. Subuhi has demonstrated an unstinting commitment to SAWC and her work. She has a great sense of humour and . Subuhi is also a well recognized artist. She has represented SAWC at various displays and outreach activities. Please do contact her if you are job hunting and need support.
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Sabitha Saha, Settlement Counselor (Bengali) ssaha@sawc.org ext 27
Sabita Saha is SAWC’s Bengali Settlement Counsellor, has a Masters in Social Science from Sheffield University (UK) and vast experience working for women in community development. Her commitment to the Bengal community and SAWC is extremely valued, and her willingness to undertake tasks and complete them exceptionally is commendable. Sabita speaks Bengali, Oriya, Assasmese.
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Sherab Aathytsang, Settlement Counselor (Tibetan, English) / Youth Coordinator, saathytsang@sawc.org ext 34
Sherab Aathytsang, the Tibetan Counselor and Youth Coordinator is the youngest member of the staff team. Her dedication, reliability and enthusiasm are visible in her work at SAWC. She is very active in the Tibetan community, and speaks Tibetan, Hindi, Kanada and English. The youth group has grown under her leadership, and is especially visible at the Masala Mehndi, Masti and the South Asian Heritage Month celebrations.
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Rajini Tarsisius, Settlement Counsellor (Tamil) Malvern Community Centre, 416-281–1376 x67
Rajini Tarsisius joined the staff team in December 2006. During her short time she has proved her capability as a hard working staffer. Rajini is the Tamil Settlement Counsellor for the centre at the satellite office in Malvern. She also works out of the Scarborough Storefront and has been very active organizing groups for senior activities and new mothers.
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Anuradha Sinha, Seniors Project Coordinator, Legal Education Coordinator, asinha@sawc.org ext 30
On Thursday afternoons the centre is buzzing with activity as the seniors group meets to connect, learn and share their experiences. Anuradha is the Coordinator of this group and has done a great job in bringing it together. Anuradha is highly qualified and brings experience and education to the centre. She is also coordinating the Legal Education Project.
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Mala Adhikary, Project Coordinator (Sewing) madhikary@sawc.org ext 30
Mala Adhikary is the newest member of the staff team; however she is extremely capable and meticulous in her work. The Sewing project has just been funded by the United Way of Greater Toronto. Mal ahs worked for the empowerment in Nepal with local and international organizations like UNDP and UNIFEM
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