Our Team

Chief Executive Officer

​Humberto is a globally recognized gender-based violence prevention expert and the Chief Executive Officer for White Ribbon. With a focus on engaging men and boys as allies in promoting gender equality and healthy masculinities, he has provided technical assistance and expert guidance to diverse organizations, institutions, governments, UN agencies, and industries around the globe.

Humberto is a former Co-chair and current Board member of the Global MenEngage Alliance and is a founding member of the North American MenEngage Network. 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, Portugal, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Zambia, South Korea, and Ethiopia.

Humberto serves on the External Advisory Council for the Department of National Defense and Canadian Armed Forces Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre, and is a member of the Ontario Government’s Domestic Violence Death Review Committee. He is also 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 Nonprofit Management) from the York University Schulich School of Business. Humberto is a Diverse City Fellow (2014).

Executive Assistant to the Office of the CEO

Toby is the Executive Assistant to the Office of the CEO for White Ribbon. Her role at White Ribbon includes providing direct support to and acting as a trusted advisor and partner to the Office of the CEO.

Toby has over two decades of experience within the public and non-profit sectors, focused primarily in the areas of women’s economic empowerment and gender-based violence prevention. Her work with the Government of Ontario included 10 years as the Executive Assistant and Business Planning Coordinator for the Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister, Office of Women’s Issues/Ontario Women’s Directorate.

Her roots in the community sector began with work as a trainer, coach, and coordinator

for community-based self-employment programs. She has also worked as an independent consultant in areas including entrepreneurship curriculum development for programs serving newcomer and refugee women, grant writing, and research on the intersectionality of gender and poverty.

Toby has a BA from the University of Michigan, a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Toronto, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Senior Director, Finance and Operations

Manoj is the Senior Director, 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.

Senior Director of Organizational Development

Louise Moyer is the Senior 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.

Director of Marketing and Communications

David Garzon is the Director of Marketing and Communications at White Ribbon. David is in charge of developing and implementing strategic marketing and communication initiatives to engage various partners, promote philanthropy efforts, and raise awareness about the organization's goals and impact. 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's 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.

Director of Programs

Gaylean Davies is the Director of Programs at White Ribbon. Based in what is now Vancouver, BC on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples, Gaylean brings a deep commitment to working with men and boys to prevent and end gender-based violence. Her previous role at BC Housing involved collaborating with feminist organizations across the province addressing gender-based violence through responsive programming and housing projects.

Most recently, Gaylean worked at the University of British Columbia's Office of Regional and International Community Engagement, where she scoped and supported experiential education initiatives connecting academia and community, and led the Gender+ in Research Collective. Earlier in her career, she spent over a decade contributing to BC-based non-profit organizations focused on cancer care fundraising and the arts.

Gaylean holds a BA in Psychology from UBC and an MA in Sociology (International Development/Gender) from McGill University, with her academic work centered on gender and feminist perspectives throughout. She approaches programming with a trauma-informed, critical feminist lens.

In her free time, Gaylean enjoys biking, rowing, and swimming, spending time with friends and family, and tending to her community garden plot—when it cooperates.

Senior Program Manager

Zoey is the Senior Program Manager at White Ribbon. Zoey is responsible for the oversight of projects and programs under the Workplaces and Sports portfolio. Zoey works with male-dominated industries to provide transformational programming to enhance commitments to equality, prevent gender-based violence and encourage culture change. Having grown up in boys’ hockey, Zoey became passionate about gender equity in the sports industry from a young age, which drives her to continue working with athletes and role models to create more inclusive spaces.

Zoey holds a BA in Sociology and Legal Studies and an MA in Child and Youth Care, with focuses on critical-race theory, and youth justice. She engages in all her work with trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and youth-centered approaches.

Philanthropy, Marketing, and Communications Manager

Abraham Carreno is the Philanthropy, Marketing, and Communications Manager at White Ribbon. He has over 15 years of experience in design, marketing, and communications across North America. He is passionate about gender equality and works to amplify the voices of women, marginalized groups, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

He has worked on a wide range of marketing projects, from social media campaigns to content creation and branding. With a background in design, he enjoys creating visuals that connect with people and tell meaningful stories. He also has experience analyzing campaign performance to understand what works and how to make an impact.

Abraham holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from CEDIM and an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management with Honours from Humber Polytechnic.

Community Engagement Manager

Adjei is a Community Engagement Manager at White Ribbon. They are an Afro-Taino-Caribbean person, a sibling, a community worker, and a yoga teacher who likes to spend time in nature, along with reading and writing short stories. His work centers healing through transformation and growth, advocating for healthy ways of expressing the diverse embodiments of masculinity(ies), and a commitment to ending gender-based violence (GBV).

Adjei holds a bachelor’s in History with a minor in Latin America and Caribbean Studies from York University, and a Masters in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto. They are currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at the Factor-Inwentash, Faculty of Social Work, at the University of Toronto.

Adjei’s experiences are based in creating programs and curriculums for youths and young adults. Some of his work includes, working with young black men to explore and express black masculinities in its diverse forms, working with the City of Toronto and Stella’s Place to create workshops that responded to mental health and gun violence in communities across Toronto and reaching programs that center the inclusivity of Afro-Caribbean cultures and queer identities. Prior to their work at White Ribbon, Adjei was the Male Allies Educator for the Sexual Assault Support Center of Waterloo Region, where his work focused on creating spaces that supported men and boys to increase their awareness and understanding of gender-based violence (GBV) and facilitated programs on how men can become allies to end Gender-Based Violence.

Bilingual Program Manager

Joanna Fayad is the Bilingual Program Manager at White Ribbon. In her role, she implements bilingual programming that engages diverse communities—particularly men and boys—in preventing gender-based violence and promoting gender equity.

Joanna brings over a decade of experience working at the intersection of gender equity, inclusive development, and program management.Throughout her career, she has led a wide range of initiatives focused on gender mainstreaming, women’s political participation, and human rights. She has managed full project lifecycles—from proposal development and donor engagement to implementation and evaluation—while cultivating partnerships with civil society, managing communications, and creating technical resources on gender-based violence, male engagement, and women’s political participation. Her background also includes research and programmatic work related to political development and elections, which has shaped her holistic approach to inclusive policy and programming.

Joanna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political and Administrative Sciences and a Master’s in Diplomacy and Negotiation Strategies. She has also completed specialized training in leadership, human rights, and monitoring and evaluation through international institutions.

Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, Joanna brings strong cross-cultural communication skills and a deep commitment to gender justice and social impact.

Community Impact Manager

Kayt is the Community Impact Manager at White Ribbon. She is a non-status Algonquin/European queer, disabled woman. She comes to White Ribbon having worked as a holistic care worker in the social work, birth work, and yoga communities. Kayt became passionate about research after witnessing how often structural oppression influences peoples’ lives in direct practice, and how education and systemic change are necessary in improving the well-being of individuals.

As a Research Coordinator, Kayt will research grant opportunities and relevant statistics to support White Ribbon's organizational development.

Prior to her work at White Ribbon, Kayt worked as an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead at Doula Canada where she led a Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan and facilitated workshops on settler allyship and trauma-informed care. As a former research assistant, her experience includes critical and anti-oppressive social work research with post-secondary students from marginalized groups, as well as decolonizing eating disorder intervention methods.

Kayt holds a Bachelor’s of Social Work from Trent University. In her spare time, Kayt enjoys hiking with her dog, bead work, and writing poetry.

Marketing and Communications Manager

Kiara-Kumail is the Marketing and Communications Manager at White Ribbon, dedicated to innovating marketing and communications approaches, and expanding outreach through gamification, video creation, social media, and more. She also stars as 'Vivian' in White Ribbon's 2023 global campaign, 'Short Life Stories/ Vies en Bref', raising awareness on the issues affecting trans individuals across Canada and globally.

Kiara-Kumail has created several videos, films and campaigns, led press runs, delivered workshops and implemented projects on various social justice movements in Kenya, Tanzania, and Canada. She is keenly interested in establishing creative evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies to respond to evolving forms of gender-based violence. They are a passionate and long-standing advocate for many different communities, committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable world.

She holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Performance Acting from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Bilingual Program Manager

Marcelle is White Ribbon’s Bilingual Program Manager. She is a Certified Gender Trainer by the UN Women Training Centre and the Royal Tropical Institute – Amsterdam. With a career spanning 15 years in the humanitarian sector, Marcelle has dedicated her expertise to advancing gender equality, education, and protection initiatives within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Originally embarking on her professional journey as a Science teacher in Beirut - Lebanon, Marcelle obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences along with a Teaching diploma from Saint Joseph University - Lebanon. However, driven by her commitment to gender justice, she made a career transition four years later from the classroom to the frontlines of humanitarian work, where she volunteered, managed education and protection projects, and conducted comprehensive training sessions on various gender-related topics, impacting individuals and groups alike.

In addition, she is a key contributor to the Gender Learning Network (GLN), a global community of gender specialists, uniting to provide support, resources, and mentorship opportunities to further the cause of gender equality worldwide.

In brief, she’s a feminist, a dreamer and a lifetime learner.

Finance and Operations Coordinator

Maria is the Finance and Operations Coordinator at White Ribbon, where she brings a strong background in public accounting and non-profit finance to her role.  A passionate advocate for effective and efficient financial processes, Maria supports White Ribbon in its efforts to make communities safer and more inclusive.

Prior to White Ribbon, Maria held roles as Finance Officer supporting youth education and as Bookkeeper helping multiple organizations to maintain and improve their financial records. She has a personal commitment to social equity, Maria participates actively in community initiatives that encourage respect and understanding across all genders.

She holds a Business Accounting Associate Degree from George Brown College and speaks multiple languages, allowing her to connect across diverse communities. Maria is proud to support White Ribbon’s mission of positive change and inclusivity.

Bilingual Digital and Youth Engagement Manager

Maureen is White Ribbon’s Bilingual Digital and Youth Engagement Manager. Maureen is passionate about community organizing, solidarity work, and work targeting issues of extremism as they pertain to youth and gender-based violence.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mount Allison University, with a major in International Relations, and minors in Political Science and Women’s and Gender Studies, as well as a Master’s degree from Trinity College Dublin in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation.

Before joining White Ribbon, Maureen worked for Montreal community organizations as a facilitator, researcher, project manager, and as a non-profit consultant. Her work focused on human rights and anti-discrimination education, youth criminalization, access to justice programming, and community safety alternatives. She has additional volunteer experience working in gender specific equality, development, education, and post-conflict initiatives, both in Canada and abroad.

On a more personal note, Maureen spent most of her childhood on Wolastoqiyik Territory. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, live music, and sustainable fashion.

Community Engagement Manager

Monica is a Community Engagement Manager at White Ribbon. She works to organize projects and build meaningful relationships to advance gender-based violence prevention and healthy masculinity initiatives. Monica is passionate about supporting women and working to eradicate gender-based violence.

She has broad experience in managing and creating NGOs both in Canada and internationally. Before joining White Ribbon, she worked in creating different initiatives to support newcomers during their transition to Canada and also mentored and developed activities for post-secondary students.

Monica graduated from St.Thomas University with Honours in Human Rights and a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Bilingual Workplace Engagement Manager

Patrick is the Bilingual Workplace Engagement Manager at White Ribbon. His work consists of supporting various sectors and industries to play their part in preventing Gender Based Violence.

His approach and contribution to the workplace ecosystem draws from his extensive experience in Peacebuilding, Mindfulness and Social Emotional Learning, especially in post conflict communities.

Patrick holds a Masters in Peace, Development, Security and International Conflict Transformation from University of Innsbruck, Austria and BA in English from Kigali Institute of Education, Rwanda.

As a father, he is committed to integrating virtues of equity and prioritizing sustainable mental health practices in everyday life through literature, sports, and arts.

Consultant, Indigenous Knowledge

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. Brandee has a Master of Social Work in the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency program from the University of Toronto. Following her student internship with White Ribbon, Brandee is partnering with us to advance our efforts in decolonization and centre Indigenous peoples experiences.

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!