The Team
Our amazing team at the QWYC is made up of dedicated staff and passionate volunteers. Read below to get to know our team a little better! Interested in becoming a volunteer? Contact us!
Staff
Christina Akrong
(She / Her)
Executive Director
Christina brings extensive experience in youth leadership, education, and nonprofit management. She has worked with young people for many years, including four years as Director and Manager of York Youth Connection at York University, and four years as Arts Director at Christie Lake Camp. She is a trained teacher and holds a Master of Education, grounding her leadership in both practice and pedagogy.
Her broader leadership and administrative experience includes founding Theatre Peace, a nonprofit working in schools; eleven years as a Program Officer at the Ontario Arts Council; and six years with the City of Brampton as Education & Outreach Coordinator in Cultural Services, where she developed and oversaw a wide range of youth-focused programs.
Most recently, Christina and her husband incorporated the African Arts Institute, a charitable nonprofit delivering educational and artistic programming, headquartered in Belleville. Alongside her deep commitment to youth and education, she brings a strong passion for the arts and community-based work.
HAILEY BORDEN
(She / Her)
Child and Youth Worker
Hailey Borden is a graduate from Durham College, with a diploma in Music Business Administration.
Hailey was one of the original members of QWYC, joining only a couple years after opening in 2011. She quickly realized during this time that making a difference was something she was passionate about. Her journey in finding the perfect job to put those dreams into action, eventually led her back to QWYC as the Fundraiser and Donor Relations Specialist.
“A big part of shaping the future for our youth is awareness of what they’ve gone through and what we do to help.”
When Hailey is not at the centre, you can find her singing and writing music.
Gabe Rozeboom
(HE / HIM)
Child and Youth Worker
Gabe Rozeboom is a Trent University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Forensics and Biology with a specialization in Law and Policing.
Gabe joined the team at the youth center to gain experience in leadership and mentorship to achieve his career goal of becoming a police officer.
At the centre, Gabe is currently organizing athletic programs and will be facilitating a program for young males, focused on teaching young men how to be accountable, courageous, and empathetic; who are committed to equality and becoming role models for their peers.
When not at the Youth Centre, you can find him playing sports, exercising, volunteering, or spending time with family and friends.
Volunteers
TONY
volunteer
KALA
volunteer
Mary Ann
volunteer