The Opportunities Are Endless…
Our Staff
Will White
Chief Executive Officer/
Co-Founder
Will oversees the daily operations here at TOP. He has a hands-on approach and can often be found working directly with staff and assisting with various programs. His main focus is ensuring the organization is operating smoothly as a whole and that the philosophies the organization was founded on stand true.
Hailey Parsons
Youth Development Coordinator
(GFW)
Hailey directly manages many aspects of the day-to-day activities at TOP and is responsible for projects like Karma Kafe & Find Junque and our youth training programs. Hailey also leads the development of new projects and is always working on ways to improve our current program offerings.
You can reach her at hailey@topyouth.ca or (866) 221 6670 ext 801.
Sarah Mcdonald
Support Staff
(GFW)
Sarah is our support staff at TOP in the Grand Falls-Windsor office. She facilitates programs and development for the area!
You can reach her at smacdonald@topyouth.ca.
Tina Di Fruscio
Rural Development Coordinator
(NWV)
Tina's key role is overseeing our programs in New Wes-Valley, NL. Tina facilitates local programs and manages Textile Exchange. The focus of her work is to develop intergenerational programming in the area.
You can reach her at tdifruscio@topyouth.ca.
Board of Directors
Whitney Roberts
Vice President/Co-Founder
Whitney has a background in the arts and psychology. She studied visual arts and psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland and later completed a Community Studies Diploma at College of the North Atlantic. Whitney will complete a Bachelor of Community Studies (Psychology) in 2022. She has also worked closely with youth initiatives throughout her life and has gained a passion for working with at-risk youth. Whitney currently works as a Child and Youth Care Worker with Key Assets Newfoundland and Labrador. Whitney's previous experience includes various positions with local youth centres, Manager of Programs at Youth Centres Canada, as well as sitting on a number of boards. She actively volunteers with initiatives that provide opportunities for youth, young women and the LGBTQ+ community.
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Olivia Hiscock
Secretary
Olivia Hiscock was born and raised in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland. She completed a diploma in Community Studies at the College of the North Atlantic in 2020.
She has been working with Exploits Valley YMCA since Fall of 2013. She began as a swim instructor, then became a lifeguard, working her way into Aquatics Team Leader, and Coordinator of Youth Programs. She now holds the position of Swim Lessons Coordinator. On top of that, she also works part-time as a student assistant for schools within central Newfoundland.
She spent many years volunteering with the Special Olympics Exploits Hurricanes as coach of the rhythmic gymnastics team and swim team. She enjoys working with children and youth through recreation and educational programs!
Megan Sutherland
Director
Megan is originally from Brampton, Ontario and grew up in Central, Newfoundland. She is currently studying at Cape Breton University in Sydney, NS. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Community Studies degree with a focus in Social Work and Social Sciences. Megan's interest is primarily in youth work and she also specializes in working with children living with disabilities. Megan has previous experience with the YMCA, volunteering for Special Olympics, and working as a Child and Youth Care Worker.
Aislynn Byers
Director
Aislynn is currently a student-athlete at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick. She is completing a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a member of the woman's hockey team. Her future aspirations include completing a Bachelor of Education. Aislynn is originally from Dundalk, Ontario, but is currently located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She also worked with The Opportunity Project in 2021 as a summer student. Aislynn became interested in TOP's initiatives and wanted to continue to be involved!
Janelle Caravan
Director
Janelle is originally from central Newfoundland. She is currently studying History and French at Memorial University of Newfoundland, in St. John's, NL. Janelle works with Cygnus Gymnastics as a Coach, as well as judging. Janelle has worked with youth through recreation. In the summer of 2021, Janelle worked as a summer student with TOP and became interested in our work. Since she has been with us, she has taken on most of our social media management!