Our Team
Ambar Syed
Chief Development Officer
Ambar brings over a decade of experience in fund development, grants, and foundation and corporate partnerships to Peel Children’s Aid Foundation, 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 Peel Children’s Aid Foundation in 2015. She has over 10 years of event planning experience. Her expertise in events and administrative work is a great asset to the team. She is an advocate for supporting vulnerable children and youth.
Farzana Nazim
Manager, Grants & Partnerships
Farzana started with Peel Children’s Aid Foundation 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 Peel Children’s Aid Foundation 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 Peel Children’s Aid Foundation 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.