We value the trust our community gives us. To keep this trust, we follow high standards for leadership, accountability, and openness. Our volunteer Board of Directors guides us, while our leadership team and staff work together to provide caring services, build community partnerships, and run our programs in ways that help people, their families and caregivers.
Executive Director
Kimberly Thorn has over 30 years of experience in community-based mental health and developmental services. Since 2020, she has served as Executive Director of YSSN, focusing on creating a welcoming hub that empowers people to access the right supports for them and live their best lives.
Kimberly’s leadership inspires collaboration, innovation, and improved access to services. With hands-on experience supporting children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities, she brings both expertise and empathy to her role.
Kimberly is also active on local, regional, and provincial committees, driving advocacy and partnerships that strengthen the community.
Director of Services
Manager, Regional Programs
Manager, Administration and Communications
Director of Services and Organizational Development
Manager, Passport Program and DSO Central East Region
Human Resources Manager
Manager of Quality Assurance and Privacy
Partner Manager
Demetre Rigakos, Chairperson
Rose Luo, Vice-Chairperson
Brad Smith, Treasurer
Bijesh Balan
Suzanne Conner
Jojit Labuntog
Bryan Laviolette
Oluwakemi (Kemi) Oduwole
Marcel Price
Kimberly Thorn – Executive Director/Recording Secretary
