53 Main St, Mount Albert, ON
Drop-In, Play, Discover
Your Local Not-For-Profit Organization
Registered as York North Family Resource Programmes
Charitable Trust Fund, Reg. BN137747267RR0001
Board of Directors
The Family Place's Board of Directors oversee the governance of the organization. Comprising individuals deeply committed to enhancing the lives of families and children, they bring expertise, endorse the importance of parenting, and aim to foster a community of learning, empowerment, and well-being. Each Director volunteers to serve for the term of 2-3 years.
Current Board Members
Sara
Beretka
Chair, 2023-2026
Sara, with a background in gerontology, has extensive experience working with vulnerable children, youth, and seniors. Currently the Executive Director of Toronto Intergenerational Partners, she's also a certified piano teacher with over eight years of teaching experience.
Jessy
Brown
Director, 2024-2027
With a career spanning over 15 years in the not-for-profit environment, Jessy is currently serving as the Program Coordinator with Community Programs & Volunteers at CHATS - Community & Home Assistance to Seniors. Jessy has successfully overseen and managed a multitude of projects, each contributing to the enhancement of services and support for the senior community. Jessy lives in Mount Albert with her husband and two sons Wyatt, 6 and Walker, 2.
Elizabeth Landry
Treasurer, 2014-2024
Elizabeth has been involved as a mom, staff and Board Member at the Family Place since January 2008. She has experience in the business field, fundraising, event planning, outreach, and currently works with the youth at an elementary school as an educational assistant.
Ashley Nugent
Director, 2024-2027
Residing in Sutton with her husband and three children, Ashley has transitioned from a 9-year career as a mortgage underwriter to pursuing her passion for working with children. Currently a school lunch assistant and soon-to-be full-time student in Child and Youth studies, she's inspired by her own family's positive experiences with The Family Place to give back to the community that supported her.
Jen
Hanson
Secretary, 2023-2026
Jen has a Master's degree in Education and has worked in education and nonprofit leadership for over 10 years. Her work as Executive Director of Connected in Motion focuses on families with Type 1 diabetes. A kinesiologist and diabetes educator, she's also active in childhood education. She lives in Mount Albert with her husband and 2-year-old, Dylan.
Melissa Berridge
Director, 2024-2027
As an insurance broker with a robust background in event planning and children's programming through her work with the town, Melissa Berridge brings a wealth of professional expertise and personal dedication to the table. A first-time mom to 10-month-old twins, she understands firsthand the importance of supportive community services.