Staff Stories

Malala Sharifi

Malala Sharifi is an ambassador from Afghanistan working with Afghan Women Organization (AWO), one of SCHC's Vaccine Engagement Project Partners. Due to the latest events in Afghanistan, she has been negatively impacted physically and emotionally. To learn more about how her role in the Vaccine Engagement Project supported her and provided her with a good network to feel more confident and safe, click the button below.

Debbie Lee

Debbie has been part of SCHC for over 24 years and has made an impact on so many individuals in the Scarborough community. Debbie is currently the program coordinator for Seniors' Health & Wellness and has been awarded with the 2021 Urban Hero Award, due in large part to the Mood Walks program she leads and organizes. Watch this short video by clicking the button below as Debbie shares her thoughts about the Mood Walks program, being with SCHC, and how to get signup!

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Kashmira

Kashmira is one of the hard-working Vaccine Engagement Ambassadors to promote vaccinations and help remove barriers for people of Scarborough to get vaccinated. She is a Vaccine Engagement Ambassador at The Housing Help Centre, one of SCHC’s Vaccine Engagement Project Partners. Read her story by clicking the button below to learn how she is working hard despite her personal loss to help keep more loved ones safe in Scarborough.

Abirah Chandraraj

Abirah Chandraraj is currently a Social Media Intern working with SCHC through a co-op position in association with Ryerson University. In the last three months working at SCHC, she describes how much it has been a rewarding experience in a very welcoming environment, while meeting a lot of great people. She was able to learn about the many diverse programs SCHC offers and has taken a hands-on role in creating engaging social media content of her own.

Abirah's weekly series titled, Wellness Wednesday, dives deep into topics regarding mental and physical health, while also providing tips to keep active while stuck at home especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about Abirah and her fascinating Wellness Wednesday media posts by clicking the link below.

Annakim fFrench

Annakim fFrench is a former staff member at SCHC, who worked as a Youth Service Navigator helping vulnerable and at-risk youth by directing them to the services they needed. In this interview she talks about her work at SCHC, her own experience as an at-risk youth, and her personal journey of growth and change.

Zeinab Jama

Zeinab is currently a Client Intake Assistant at SCHC who first started out as a volunteer. Through hard work and having hope, she was able to gain new skills and access new opportunities. Read her story below.

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Lori Beesley

Lori is our Volunteer Engagement & Student Placement Coordinator. In addition to her great work with volunteers, she is a proud mom to Mitchell. Mitchell has been diagnosed with a permanent neurological disability, but that doesn't stop Lori or Mitchell. Hear her inspiring story below.

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Ullanda Niel

Dr. Niel is a family doctor in our community health centre. She also has extra training for working with adults with disabilities and does great work with her patients.

Peter Thomas

Peter is one of our drivers, and has been with SCHC for almost 10 years. When his diabetes caused neuropathy in his left foot, he sought help with our diabetes education team and lost over 45 pounds. He still wears a special boot for his foot, but that does not slow him down! We’re so proud of staff like Peter who dedicate their time and efforts to make our clients happy.

Lynn Condy has been a valued member of the SCHC Diabetes team for 14 years and believes that SCHC is Scarborough's best kept secret.