Meet Our Team

Mobafa joined StepStones in 2021 as our Program Director. Mobafa has a long history working with young people, including as a youth advocate on the international stage, program facilitator on issues of HIV&AIDS, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, assisting youth who have become in conflict with the law, supporting families...

From a young age Nathaniel grew passionate to working with marginalized youth who often faced many adversities and oppressive tendencies from a systemic level.  He quickly learned that such adversities could leave individuals, families and communities at such a socioeconomic disadvantage repeatedly leading to cycles of generational poverty and inequality. This became glaring to him...

Jemar is passionate about working with youth. He graduated from Sheridan College with Social Service Worker Diploma and is currently attending University X for Social Work Degree. Beyond his education, Jemar is a former foster parent of teenage boys and he runs basketball camp and clinics for youth. Jemar believes different experiences and walks of life...

Sehdeen comes to us with lots of experience working with at risk youth.  She is passionate about youth advocacy and creating a space for youth to have their own voice. She prides herself  on helping children and family’s see good in themselves.

Shalamar has always had a passion for working with at-risk youth and children in general. Her upbringing allowed her to see the world from many different points of view which is her drive for trying to make sure the voices of the voiceless youth are heard. She completed her studies in Chid and Youth Work...

Ciara is originally from Ireland and lived in Scotland for just over 10 years. She completed her Social Work degree in Scotland and worked for Scotland’s CAS equivalent before moving to Canada in March 2020. She has always enjoyed working with children and young people and ensuring that their voices are heard in all aspects...

Eb is originally from Montreal, and yes, he can speak a bit of French! He went to Concordia University and has a Bachelors in Political Science. He has a history in eSports Community Management and Building, through video games such as Street Fighter and Guilty Gear, and has his own podcast: Black Nerd Talks. He...

Chris joined StepStones a few years ago as a Camp Counselor and Camp Coordinator. She completed her degree in Political Studies and is currently in the works of completing a degree in Social Work. Chris has participated in various youth advocacy and social justice initiatives. She has since developed a passion for incorporating sustainable (social...

Alexi is a filmmaker, educator, and writer who spends much of her time on her bike and also loves to sew. She assists StepStones with program development, fundraising events, and grant writing, all the while sporting her favourite StepStones’ t-shirts in several different colours. She is continually inspired by the incredible youth at StepStones!

Jackson completed his degree in Media Studies at Queen’s University and has 10 years of experience working in youth programming in both a camp and education setting. He joined StepStones in early 2020. Jackson is excited to be connecting with our donors and sharing all of the amazing updates on our youth and the great...

Heather O’Keefe founded StepStones in 2004. She has been the residential summer camp director and the Executive Director since this time. Heather believes that charities have a responsibility to operate efficiently and most importantly effectively. She believes that donor dollars must go directly to programs that have proven ability to effect positive change. She also believes...