Humberto Carolo (He/Him)
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Humberto is the Executive Director at White Ribbon. He is a gender-based violence prevention specialist with 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector with expertise in gender equality, human rights, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ2+ advocacy, community development and multi-sectoral partnerships. In addition to his work in Canada and the United States, Humberto has developed significant cross-cultural experience in diverse settings, including Brazil, Cape Verde, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Zambia, and Ethiopia. Humberto Co-chairs the Board of Directors of the Global MenEngage Alliance and is a founding member of the North American MenEngage Network. He serves on the External Advisory Council for the Department of National Defense and Canadian Armed Forces Sexual Misconduct Response Centre and is a member of the Religions for Peace Standing Commission on Advancing Gender Equality. Humberto has a degree in Sociology, Political Science and Portuguese from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program (Leadership and Non-Profit Management) from the York University Schulich School of Business. Humberto is a Diverse City Fellow (2014).
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Manoj Paul (He/Him)
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Manoj is the Director of Finance and Operations at White Ribbon. Manoj is responsible for delivery of efficient financial and operational management. As an internationally trained Chartered Accountant, Manoj has worked in finance and accounting within the non-profit sector for more than 15 years. Prior to his non-profit leadership roles, Manoj held senior management and finance positions in financial services and manufacturing organizations. Manoj is passionate about preventing gender-based violence, and services offered by White Ribbon. Manoj has a keen interest in continuing education in his professional fields. He enjoys music in his free time.
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Kate Bojin (She/Her)
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Kate is the Director of Programs at White Ribbon. Kate is a published author, and has worked across research, non-profit, consulting and private sectors to promote gender equity. Early in her career, Kate worked in Pondicherry, India supporting grassroots advocacy to prevent gender-based violence. Kate has presented at numerous local, national and global conferences on the area of gender equality, male ally-ship and gender-based violence prevention. As Director of Programs, Kate oversees a dynamic portfolio of White Ribbon projects, providing coaching and support to our stellar staff, explores new partnership development, and leads organizational learning initiatives. Kate obtained a Masters of Arts in Adult Education and Community Development, at OISE, University of Toronto, and is a graduate of the Coady International Institute, completing certificates in Leadership and Organizational Learning and Change.
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Louise Moyer (She/Her)
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Louise Moyer is the Director of Organizational Development at White Ribbon. Louise's focus is on organizational and program development at the international, national and local levels. Louise has dedicated her career to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality, having worked for the past 24 years for the Ontario government, in Victim Services, the Office of Women's Issues and the Ontario Women's Directorate. Louise was instrumental in developing and implementing key provincial strategies, including Ontario's Domestic Violence Action Plan, the Sexual Violence Action Plan and It's Never Okay: An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment. Louise's passions are public education and primary prevention, with numerous campaigns in her portfolio, including the award-winning Who Will You Help campaign. Her extensive collaboration with White Ribbon over the years includes projects such as the It Starts With You Campaign, Draw the Line, and many others. Louise holds an Honours B.A. and a Masters in Philosophy from York University, and a Masters in Public Administration from Queen's University.
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Taylor Demetrioff (He/Him)
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Taylor Demetrioff is the Bilingual Community Engagement Manager – Education at White Ribbon. With over a decade working in the mental health field, Taylor has worked hard to bring positive programming and education to Canadian teens and adults. Starting in his career, Taylor developed a mental health and music program for teens struggling with their mental well-being called “Let It Out!” while studying at l’Université de Saint Boniface on Treaty 1 land. More recently, Taylor has focused his efforts on fostering meaningful relations with Elders and Indigenous leaders across Manitoba to challenge colonialism while maintaining a deep love, respect and appreciation for Indigenous culture. As a father and husband, Taylor strives to end gender-based violence while promoting healthy relationships, gender equality and healthy masculinities.
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David Garzon (He/Him)
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David Garzon is the Team Lead, Community Engagement at White Ribbon. He is responsible for the management and delivery of several key initiatives across White Ribbon, together with the program staff team. David has worked in Bolivia, Guatemala, and Colombia delivering workshops and implementing projects on gender equity, masculinities, LGBTQ+ rights, gender-based violence, feminism, youth empowerment, health, and fair trade. David holds a bachelor degree in Sociology and Latin American and Caribbean studies from York University, a certificate in Critical Reflections on Masculinities from the Center for Social Research, Technology and Capacity Building, and is currently finishing a post-graduate program in Global Business Management at Humber College.
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Kaoutar Kaddouri (She/Her)
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Kaoutar Kaddouri is a Project Manager at White Ribbon. Kaoutar is leading White Ribbon's partnership with WUSC, Kenya Equity in Education Project, as well as the Neighbours, Friends and Families Campaign. Kaoutar Kaddouri has worked with the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation as a Coordinator for community and leadership giving. Before this role, she worked in Somalia as Woman and Child Protection Officer for the United Nations Support Office in support of the African Union Mission. There, she delivered training and advocacy initiatives on protection and violence against women and children in conflict. One of her achievements, in the field, was the creation of a crisis line to support survivors and prevent violence against women. Prior to this role, she worked with a francophone organization in Toronto, Oasis centre des femmes, in different roles including the Friends, Neighbours, and Families Campaign. Kaoutar holds a Master degree in Women's Studies from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor degree in International Studies from Al Akhawayn University in Morocco.
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Adam Nowaczynski (He/Him)
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Adam Nowaczynski is a Bilingual Project Coordinator at White Ribbon. He is responsible for several youth-focused initiatives, including a national youth strategy as part of White Ribbon’s Day After Day campaign. Adam previously cooked professionally in restaurants, catering, and community organizations, in Ontario, Quebec, and PEI. While in the food industry, he experienced and fought against the pervasive culture of toxic masculinity and misogyny. Adam holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University, a French-language Diploma in Cuisine and Gastronomy from L’Institut de Tourisme et d’Hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ). He has also completed internships in the management consulting and non-profit sectors, including one focused on utilizing the diversity of Canada to advance human and civil rights.
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Student interns
Brandee Albert (She/Her)
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Tansi! Tahkwakin Pinisew Maskwa Iskwew nitisinikason. Kinosew Sipi nitochin. Brandee Albert is from Norway House Cree Nation, Manitoba but currently resides in Thompson, Manitoba. Brandee works at the Manitoba First Nation Education Resource Centre as a Student Support Facilitator with a team of nine who support students and staff in First Nation schools with their social, emotional and mental well-being. She has been practicing social work in different capacities in Northern Manitoba for the last 15 years. Currently, she is in her second year at the University of Toronto Master of Social Work in the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency program and doing her student placement with White Ribbon (October 2021- May 2022). Brandee has shared that her family, community and love for who she is as an Indigenous woman motivates her to continue the work and fulfil her passion of creating positive differences for our children, youth, and communities. Ekosani! Thank you!
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Kaleb Garnier-Wells (they/them) is a placement student at White Ribbon for the spring/summer. They are responsible for supporting team members in the delivery of initiatives and programs across the organization. Kaleb is a non-binary artist from Toronto with a passion for social justice. They are currently in their third year at the University of Guelph-Humber majoring in Community Justice, prior to which they studied Criminology at the University of Toronto. In high school, Kaleb worked part-time at the Riverdale Immigrant Women's Center. In their spare time, they enjoy drawing, travelling, and learning new languages. As a long-term goal, Kaleb aspires to reform Ontario's Criminal Justice System.
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