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Tijana's journey with CBFY began in 2016 when she enrolled in the Mentorship program as a newcomer from Serbia. The program facilitated her transition to Canadian life and provided essential information. After obtaining a Psychology degree from the University of Calgary, Tijana returned to CBFY to contribute to the community. She volunteered for several years, became an ASP facilitator in 2021, and quickly moved to a senior facilitator role. Currently, she serves as an ASP Coordinator with Bridge Club, focusing on social-emotional learning, generosity, and cultural diversity for the youngest clients. Tijana finds excitement in collaborating with a fantastic team and enjoying program activities with students. She is passionate about expanding newcomers' knowledge of available services, sharing personal experiences, and offering insights on helping children acclimate and thrive in a new environment. Tijana believes in creating a safe and positive space for immigrant and refugee youth, dr

Hello, I'm Alex Postnikoff, a Canadian with Russian heritage, specifically as a descendant of the Doukhobors, a pacifist community exiled from Russia a century ago for their refusal to bear arms. Currently a student at the University of Calgary pursuing a combined degree in English and Education, my ultimate goal is to become a high school English teacher. My connection to the UYS&BP stems from my educational path, but my qualifications also include teaching English in Ukraine in 2016. As an ESL teacher for Ukrainian students in Canada, I find immense joy in building meaningful connections that visibly impact their lives. While I'm relatively new to working with youth, my strength lies in English, and I'm confident in my writing abilities. I'm eager to assist with editing tasks such as cover letters and important emails, contributing to the development of individuals here in Canada.

I have worked at CBFY with Bridge Club for over 7 years, starting off as an Afterschool Program (ASP) Facilitator running activities with children and youth. I transitioned into a senior facilitator roll where I assisted in administrative tasks while continuing in programs with children. In early 2020 I began my role as an ASP Coordinator for Bridge Club (grades 1-6). Since then I have gained stronger knowledge of programing, lesson planning, curriculum building, working with children and youth, behavior management, social emotional learning, mentorship and leadership. I also have a Bachelors of Business Administration where I studied non-profit and social innovation in which I learned more about non-profit structures, systems change, and supporting communities. Working with the Bridge Club students is what excites me about my everyday on the job. Seeing our students learn, grow, adapt and enjoy program is the highlight of my job as well as I enjoy creating new and fun learning opportu

I started at CBFY as an Afterschool Program Facilitator back in 2010 and was one of the first facilitators to participate in the pilot of the junior high program. After studying overseas, educating on hygiene practices for rural populations in China, and showcasing incredible individuals in developing countries who were supporting their communities’, I returned back to CBFY as an Afterschool Program Coordinator, and now a Senior Coordinator. I am excited to support youth navigate the complexities of their bicultural identity and just being a young person in today’s dynamic world. I do this with an amazing team, and together, we have built inclusive and vibrant spaces where kids can come together as a community to explore, grow, and have fun! My work at CBFY, along with my experience in crisis management, the arts, and mental health, all contribute to a vision of creating communities where people have the ability thrive and support each other.