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Our Team

Get to know the amazing people behind the work that we do!

  • Mahtab Seyed Nabian

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

    Mahtab Seyed Nabian

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

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  • Mariam Kabalan

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

    Mariam Kabalan

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

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  • Nimisha Bhatt

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

    Nimisha Bhatt

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

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  • Khadigah Samhat

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

    Khadigah Samhat

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

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  • Wenyu Hou

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

    Wenyu Hou

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

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  • Katy Yazdanfar

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

    Katy Yazdanfar

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

    I arrived in Canada as an immigrant 25 years ago. I also endured many challenges and roadblocks throughout my time in Canada so I relate with the struggles that families may encounter while transitioning to a new country. I can help provide you with information regarding education systems. I have resources for afterschool programs, as well as the ability to connect your children to various tutoring programs. We host information sessions that focus on different topics for children and adolescents that occur monthly or quarterly. If you require assistance with opening an account in PowerSchool or contacting the school regarding your children I can act as your main point of contact.

  • Iryna Korenchuk

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

    Iryna Korenchuk

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link

    When you go to bed and still thinking about whether to change one activity to another, when you rejoice at the small achievement of your student and immediately plan the next lesson in your imagination, you realize that you love this work. I worked as a teacher in Ukraine and have possibility to work with children with CBFY. I can help with planning activities for summer camp or other after school programs. It is important to be helpful to both parents and children. That’s why I am here with CBFY.

  • Bibhu Ojha

    Team Lead - Bridge Link Family Resource Centre

    Bibhu Ojha

    Team Lead - Bridge Link Family Resource Centre

    Bibhu has worked with CBFY since 2010, including her previous role as SWIS Worker, Senior SWIS Worker and present position as SWIS Supervisor. She has a M.A in Sociology and B A in English & Social service from the University of Nepal . She has had a lifetime wish for travel and for learning from other cultures. She is passionate in her desire to help newcomer youth and their families settle and integrate into their new life in Canada.

  • Kulwinder Sarai

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link Team

    Kulwinder Sarai

    Settlement Worker - Bridge Link Team

    My immigration journey begins in Canada 13 years ago and my story is not at all different from other Newcomers. I was born and brought up in North India, a vibrant agricultural land called, Punjab. I came to Canada with an experience in the education field and research work on “Education in Human Values” and “Altruism.” I believe in challenging work, perseverance, and life-long learning, as Brian Tracy says, “Continuous learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field.” The process of transition and integration as an immigrant was not easy. But as I became familiar with the people of the country, system, and culture; hardships began to ease, and I started to settle into my new home country without even realizing it.