Our Board of Directors
The 2025-2026 Board members for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton are as follows:
Executive
Hermione Rivison – President
Kristina Paudash – Vice-President
Heather Adams – Vice President
Julia Whitfield – Treasurer
Mandana Kamali – Secretary
Directors
Crystal Dudgeon
Sherri Ireland
Ena D’altroy
Dana Capell
Elizabeth Martella
Sarah Lane
Joylyn Johnson D Souza
Leyna Rottboll
Mshkiki Gitigaan Kwe
Board Bios
Dana Capell
As a longtime supporter, Dana Capell is thrilled to join the Board and contribute to the YWCA. With over ten years of experience on not-for-profit boards, Dana brings to her work at the YWCA a passion for social justice and a keen appreciation for the breadth of the organization’s mission and programming. In her professional life, Dana works as a Senior Education Developer at Trent University. In her free time, Dana loves to cook, travel and read mysteries (she is always eager to hear about your favourite authors!).
Mandana Kamali
Mandana Kamali is a compassionate advocate for human rights, with over three decades of dedicated humanitarian work. As an individual from a minority who faced significant discrimination and adversities in her home country, she has been actively engaged in women and children support activities. Holding a Master’s degree in Curriculum Development and certifications in Mediation and Positive Psychotherapy, Mandana combines academic knowledge in education with hands-on experience to support families in every situation she can. Committed to the power of community and drawing on her extensive experience in community-building activities for children and juniors, Mandana has forged strong collaborations with global NGOs, local institutes, and grassroots organizations. Passionate about improving others’ lives, Mandana exemplifies empathy and dedication, continuously working to inspire and drive positive change in the refugee landscape.
More Information
To learn more about our Board of Directors, or how to apply to become a Board member, please contact Emily Jensen, Executive Assistant, at ejensen@ywcapeterborough.org or 705-743-3526 ext. 120.