Executive Team
Below are our hardworking executive members! Learn more about each of us and our roles within the HCMP.
Kate Kolber & Ariana Xu
Program Coordinators
The Program Coordinators act as the main liaison between the HCMP and the schools, as well as all other external contacts. They are responsible for the daily logistics and operations of the program including chairing meetings and taking responsibility for or allocating non-role specific tasks.
Tania Sharifi
Community Outreach Director
The Community Outreach Director works to engage the community by maintaining relationships with external organizations. Responsbilities include reaching out to and answering emails from community organizations looking to partner with the HCMP and recruiting new schools, students, and volunteers and helping to expand the reach of HCMP.
Tessa Ruberry & Caydence Brace
Volunteer Coordinators
The Volunteer Coordinator is in charge of correspondence with volunteers and is the main point of contact for volunteers. This involves managing volunteer schedules, checking in regularly with volunteers, offering teaching advice, and resolving any conflicts that may arise.
Afnan Rajab
Saturday Program Director
The Saturday Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing a new segment of the HCMP Edmonton program. Every Saturday over 40 students enjoy HCMP lessons at the Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre. The coordinator is the main contact between the Centre, students and our volunteers managing scheduling and ensuring both students and volunteers maximize the experience.
Dania Villarreal Andrade
Events Director
The Events Director plans and manages the events put on by the Heart of the City including fundraisers, celebrations and the year-end recital. Other duties of the events director include booking locations, coordinating help from other executive members to plan our Heart and Soul concert and special lessons.