Our Team
Maryann Kerr
CEO
Maryann Kerr is CEO of Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario. Maryann has worked and volunteered in the social impact sector for four decades and helped raise over $110M for small to mid-sized organizations. She has led at the local, provincial, national and international level and is passionate about her family, feminism, and inclusion.
Ambar Syed
Chief Development Officer
Ambar brings over a decade of experience in fund development, grants, and foundation and corporate partnerships to CAF-ON, with experience ranging from grassroots organizations to international development. She is passionate about connecting people with amazing causes and empowering them to become agents of change for their communities.
Ursula Ladner
Manager, Operations
Ursula started with CAF-ON in 2015. She has over 10 years of event planning experience. Her expertise in events and administrative work are a great asset to the team. She is an advocate for supporting vulnerable children and youth.
Farzana Nazim
Manager, Grants & Partnerships
Farzana started with CAF-ON in 2019. Farzana graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University where she obtained her Bachelors of Commerce degree and has extensive experience in administration, finance and event coordination.
Chris Kannampuzha
Manager, Events & Communications
Chris started with CAF-ON in 2024. He manages third-party events, elements of fundraising, and marketing & communications. Chris comes from a background of marketing, sales, and technology.
Nada Ali
Manager, Community Care Centre
Nada started with CAF-ON in 2022. She has 10 years’ experience in retail and customer service. Nada’s role as Community Care Centre Coordinator oversees daily operations that provides brand new clothing, toiletries, baby supplies, grocery gift cards and other needed supplies all year round for children, youth, and families involved with Peel CAS.
