The Wesley community is an incredible group of hard-working people with big hearts, providing essential services across Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Wesley’s 300+ staff members, volunteers—including our board of directors—funders, community partners, and donors for your support and dedication.
We are also incredibly proud to celebrate Lina El Ali, the Manager of Wesley Asylum Seekers Assistance Program (ASAP), who has been recognized with the 2025 YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Award in the Public Service category.
Leadership Team
Rashed Afif
Chief Executive Officer
Rosemary Boateng
Director, Newcomer & Employment Services
Kristyn Bruce
Senior Director, Housing and Outreach
Robyn Currie
Director, Housing and Outreach Services
Tariq Ismati
Senior Director, Newcomer & Employment Services
Josey Kitson
Chief Operating Officer
Melissa Lodge Rodney
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jennifer Ryan
Director, Children & Family Services
Denise Scott
Senior Director, Children, Youth & Family Services
Naseem Shabudeen
Chief Financial Officer
Vivien Underdown
Director, Operations and Property Services
Celeste Weston
Chief Development & Communications Officer
Board of Directors
As a registered non-profit organization, our volunteer Board of Directors provides governance through their expertise, talent and leadership.
Rashed Afif
Chief Executive Officer
Shirley Bainbridge
Lita Barrie
Rev. Jim Cairney
Peter Duff
George Kalopsis
Klim Khomenko
Carla Lasota
Maritza Orozco
Heather Padgett
Kaush Parameswaran
Vice Chair
Jim Parke
Secretary/Treasurer
Julie Vernon
Chair
