The People Behind Connections

People first. Always.

Our work is powered by people who care deeply about children, youth, families, seniors and the communities we serve.

Different experiences. Different roles. One shared commitment to helping people connect, grow and thrive.

Our Mission

We work with people to strengthen the pathways and tools they need for improved well-being, opportunities for development, and human connection.

Meet Our Team

The people who bring our work to life.

Behind every CCSS program is a team of people working alongside children, youth, families, seniors, schools and community partners.

Leadership

Management Team

Supporting organizational leadership, community partnerships, operations and long-term development.

Daniel Suen

Executive Director / CEO

Community leader, supportive mentor, counsellor and nonprofit executive with extensive experience in youth development, program management and organizational leadership.

Kitty Chong

Business Development and Community Engagement Manager

Community builder focused on partnership development, stakeholder engagement and initiatives that strengthen community connections.

Joshua Wong

Operations and Fund Development Manager

Supports operations, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and organizational initiatives across CCSS programs.

Professional Partners

Expertise that supports our work.

Magdalena Cheng

Financial Advisory

CCY Consulting Ltd.

CPA, CA with extensive experience across accounting, taxation, assurance, advisory services and nonprofit organizations.

Ryan Chandra

Human Resources

PeopleWise Solutions Ltd.

Chartered Professional in Human Resources with extensive experience developing practical, people-focused workplace systems.

Joe Liang

Information Technology

impsquared

Information technology support for CCSS systems and digital operations.

Children • School Age Care • Early Learning

Connections Kids Club

Connections Kids Club supports children through licensed school-age care and early learning programs, providing welcoming environments where children can play, learn, build relationships and grow.

School Age Care

Before & After School Program

Our School Aged Child Workers create safe, welcoming and engaging environments for children across CCSS Before & After School locations.

Sadie Joan Ballou

School Aged Child Worker

Nina Cai

School Aged Child Worker

Mary Rose Cheng

School Aged Child Worker

Christina Deng

School Aged Child Worker

Jojo Dong

School Aged Child Worker

Maryam Esfandiyari

School Aged Child Worker

Rochelle Fernandez

School Aged Child Worker

Maniya Firouzi

School Aged Child Worker

Joyce Fung

School Aged Child Worker

Aazam Jaberi

School Aged Child Worker

Elizabeth Li

School Aged Child Worker

Paul Liu

School Aged Child Worker

Ailani Lucente

School Aged Child Worker

Joyce Lui

School Aged Child Worker

Momotaz Munni

School Aged Child Worker

Fahimeh Nikman

School Aged Child Worker

Behnaz Poorian

School Aged Child Worker

Diksha Saini

School Aged Child Worker

Saima Zareen

School Aged Child Worker

Early Learning

Connections Childcare Centre

Our Early Childhood Educators support children through play, exploration, caring relationships and meaningful everyday experiences.

Nina Cai

Early Childhood Educator

Miss Harmony Choi

Early Childhood Educator

Sofie Lee

Early Childhood Educator

Florence Lo

Early Childhood Educator

Maggie Pan

Early Childhood Educator

Youth • Skills • Employment

Employment Program

Supporting young people as they build skills, explore career pathways and move toward education and employment opportunities.

Anisha Sarana

Employment Program Coordinator

Supports initiatives helping young people build pathways toward education, skills development and employment.

Culture • Identity • Community

Indigenous Children, Youth, and Family Program

Supporting Indigenous children, youth and families through culturally grounded programming, connection and community.

Shadae Johnson

Program Coordinator

Indigenous educator, advocate, cultural practitioner and program developer bringing lived experience, cultural knowledge and more than two decades of community work.

Ira Fan

Activity Worker

Brings counselling, mental-health and community wellness experience to culturally supportive community programming.

Across Generations

Intergenerational Connect Program

Bringing generations together through community activities, learning, wellness and shared experiences.

Ira Fan

Activity Worker

Supports intergenerational activities and community wellness initiatives.

Vince Shyong

Child, Youth, and Family Counselor

Richmond School District Alternate Programs

Social worker with more than 25 years of experience supporting young people with complex social, emotional and educational needs.

Vicky Luo

Group Facilitator

Ian Yin

Group Facilitator

Behind the Scenes

Office Administration

Supporting the day-to-day administrative work that keeps CCSS programs connected.

Olivia Te

Administrative Assistant

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