The Team



Staff Members

 

Carol Reist

Executive Director
Carol has been at The Dam since 1999. As a grad of University of Toronto, Erindale College (now known as UTM), Carol began her career working for Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship before coming to The Dam. In 2005, she took on the role of Drop-in Director. As executive director since December 2007, Carol has a passion for the community and the way the community can be involved in the lives of youth and young moms. You can reach Carol by email or by cell: 416.525.6164.
   
 

Ken Dryfhout

Youth Programming Director/Youth Culture Specialist
Since November 2003, Ken is the face most youth see in drop-in and outreach programs. With his charisma and education (Masters of Divinity) Ken brings the philosophy of The Dam to our most hurting youth. He oversees and provides direction to all of our youth programs. He was ordained as a ministry associate at Meadowvale Community Christian Reformed Church in May 2006. You can reach Ken by email or by cell: 416.417.4912.
   
 

Robin Bemmann

Youth Development Coordinator

Robin started in April 2006.  She has experience working at a youth correctional facility and in youth ministry. Robin co-ordinates the drop-in programs and helps to develop our workshops and other programming to focus on the physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being of the youth. She also coordinates the volunteers of The Dam. You can reach Robin by email or by cell: 416.779.3732.
   
 

Melissa Bailey

Youth Mentor
Melissa started working full-time at The Dam in September 2008 but has been a part of The Dam since 2007 as a volunteer and then summer staff. The primary role Melissa plays at The Dam is providing authentic, caring friendship to the youth in our community.  She brings a message and presence of belonging to an age group that often hears and experiences messages to the contrary.  She also coordinates regional resources available to our youth, and supervises youth completing court ordered community service. You can reach Melissa by email or by cell: 647.225.6624.
 
   
   
   
 

Jill deJager

Young Moms Coordinator
Jill started in October 2008. Jill has an Applied Science degree from University of Guelph with a child, youth and family major. She has experience in women’s health, child care, and ministry. Jill is excited to be at The Dam with young moms and their children. Jill can be reached by email or by cell
 
   
 

Monika Ozimek

Young Moms Mentor
Monika started at The Dam in February 2008. Monika has an incredible heart for children, young mothers, and youth. She has had over eight years of experience working with these populations in different contexts. Monika describes her heart for young mothers and youth as walking alongside them to see them reach their full potential! You can reach Monika by email or by cell: 647.302.1140
 
   
 

June Paradis

Admin/HR
June stared as a drop-in volunteer in 2000 and worked as the Office Manager from 2003-2004. She volunteered in admin for a bit and then started in her current role in June 2006. June's previous life was as an executive working for the Bank of Montreal. In her new role, June points Carol in the right direction and then works on fundraising. You can reach June by email or by cell: 416.617.7125
 
   
   
   
 

Maureen Sawicki

Development Officer
Maureen started work at The Dam in 1999 as the Office Administrator. She moved to part-time working on fundraising and finances in the office. When she can get out of the office, she loves to connect with youth and spend time with her family. You can reach Maureen by email or by cell: 905.601.7294.
 
   

Board Members

President Alana Mascoll, World Vision
Vice-President Norm Gauthier, President, Gentree Asset Management Inc.
Treasurer Steve Puersten, Owner, Puersten Bookkeeping
Secretary Erin Emmons
Director Wayne Johnson, President, AirTerra Inc.
Director Patrick Cummins, Lawyer
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