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Our Staff

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House has a staff of ninety that reflect the broad diversity within our neighbourhood. Our staff bring an eclectic range of education, professional training and experience to the work of Kiwassa, as well as passion, ideas and energy.   We are glad to hear from you.  Please see below staff contact.

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Our Staff Board of Directors

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House has a staff of ninety that reflect the broad diversity within our neighbourhood. Our staff bring an eclectic range of education, professional training and experience to the work of Kiwassa, as well as passion, ideas and energy.

 

We are glad to hear from you.  Please see below staff contact.

  • Alysha Boechler

    People and Culture Manager

  • Blain Butyniec

    Food Programs Coordinator

  • Lori Ciccone

    Variety Club Daycare Coordinator

  • Elise Barber

    Director of Community Programs

  • Nhan Lam

    Director of Family Programs

  • Cynthia Mejia

    Administrative Assistant

  • Cherrie Guo

    Senior Programs Coordinator

  • Tessa Abetkoff

    Director of Operations

  • Honorio JR Guerrero

    Director Settlement and Employment

  • Darius Maze

    Executive Director

  • Maria dela Cruz

    Employment Coordinator

  • Daya Herr

    Childcare and Youth Manager

  • Julia Magacho

    Hastings Park Childcare Coordinator

  • Giovana Lopes Feijao

    Community Programs Manager

  • Alan Wong

    Settlement Coordinator

  • Patrice Tai-Clair

    Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Alexandra Huang

    Development and Communications Manager

  • Danais Yera Guerra

    Family Programs Coordinator

  • Sixta Villanueva

    Harbourview Coordinator

  • Kerri Gardner

    Out of School Care Coordinator

  • Luisa Gutierrez Corredor

    Youth Programs Coordinator

  • Rica Angeles

    Housing and Facilities Coordinator

  • Hong Inthavixay

    Accounting Manager

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Growing Community in East Van

Kiwassa grows a welcoming and inclusive community in the vibrant Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood of Vancouver, located on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

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2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1M7

T.604.254.5401

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Monday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Tuesday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Wednesday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Thursday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Friday:8:30 am - 4 pm

Saturday:Closed

Sunday:Closed

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