Our Team

Our Partners

YPAM.Our Partners



YPAM partners consist of a variety of community organizations, media outlets, local businesses, and other community supporters. As a not for profit organization, our efforts are driven by volunteers but turned into reality because of the belief our partners have instilled in our organization. Year after year, our partners collaborate with our team to innovate and rejuvenate our initiatives to better cater to our parents and youth.

Honourary Chair Members
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Frank Scarpitti
Mayor of Markham
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Lloyd Robertson
Former Chief Anchor and Senior Editor of CTV's national evening newscast

Advisors
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Andy Taylor
Chief Administrative Officer of Markham
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Cecil Roch
Superintendent of Equity and Engagement
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Dr. Shiv Sivapalan
Chief Operating Officer, The Dunya Project
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Mayu Tharmabalan
CPA, CA, LPA
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Laura Sawicky
Superintendent of Education

Chairman and President
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Rukshan Para
Chairman and President

Board
Steering Committee
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Mary Catharine Dorscht
Associate Director, YPAM Markham Mental Health Awareness Walk
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Jessica Victoria Cianchino
Mental Health Ambassador
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Rachit Desai
Co-Chair, YPAM Spelling Bee
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Luna Wang
Associate Director, Volunteer Management

Founder
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Rukshan Para
Founder