Our team

Andrea brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the social services and healthcare sectors. Her career spans a wide range of roles supporting vulnerable populations across Ontario, including Quality Assurance Supervisor, Manager of Ambulatory Hospital Clinics in Women’s and Children’s Programs, Vice President of Supported Living group homes for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, Director of Addictions and Mental Health Services, and Chief Executive Officer for services supporting adults with Acquired Brain Injuries. Andrea holds Master’s degrees in both Applied Disability Studies (specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis) and Business Administration. She is also a Registered Behaviour Analyst, bringing a clinically grounded and evidence-informed perspective to her leadership approach. In her current role as Interim Executive Director, Andrea provides support and leadership to all of the Street Haven programs, ensuring integrated and wholistic care across the shelter, housing, training, addictions and mental health services.

Grace Bimbo Kolawole is a distinguished leader in Toronto’s Shelter and Housing sector, with over 2 decades of progressive experience in frontline, supervisory, and executive roles. As Director of Housing and Shelter Services, she has led transformative initiatives that have expanded program capacity, improved service delivery, and strengthened organizational resilience.

Grace brings deep institutional knowledge of Toronto’s shelter system, municipal standards, and housing frameworks. She has successfully overseen multi-million-dollar budgets, implemented trauma-informed and harm-reduction models, and developed policies that align with funder expectations and legislative requirements. Her leadership has resulted in measurable improvements in client outcomes, staff retention, and community integration.

With a master’s in public health, Grace combines academic rigor with lived experience and operational insight. She has designed and evaluated programs that serve diverse populations, including women, refugees, and youth, and has consistently championed equity, diversity, Inclusion, safety, and dignity in service provision.

Grace’s career reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and advocacy. Her strategic vision and hands-on leadership continue to shape inclusive, responsive housing and Shelter solutions across Toronto.

Dynamic and results-driven nonprofit professional with extensive experience in managing and scaling programs within the social services sector, with a particular focus on women’s empowerment, homelessness, and employment services. Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit organization management, program development and execution, and cross-functional team leadership. Adept at building strong partnerships with community stakeholders, executive leadership, and frontline teams to drive mission-aligned outcomes. Recognized for strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to social impact.

Dayna is a dedicated leader who brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and compassion to her role. Over the years, she’s held a variety of frontline and leadership positions, giving her a well-rounded understanding of both client needs and team dynamics.

Dayna has worked with diverse populations in community-based settings, helping to shape initiatives that provide compassionate support while driving meaningful change. She is passionate about creating environments where both clients and staff feel empowered to grow, heal, and thrive. Her approach blends evidence-based practices with a collaborative, client-centred approach, ensuring that her leadership is rooted in both expertise and unwavering support.

As a counsellor in good standing with the CACCF and having received formal training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University, Dayna brings a strong foundation of therapeutic knowledge to her leadership. These qualifications help her guide teams with clarity and insight. She brings a thoughtful understanding of the unique challenges individuals face in their recovery journeys.

Dayna focuses on building strong, supportive teams and fostering innovation in all her programs. She is committed to creating a culture of growth, and respect, always empowering her team to foster meaningful change in clients’ lives. You can find her enjoying a cup of coffee, chatting with colleagues, or enjoying a good laugh as leadership, much like therapeutic work, is about connection and sometimes even a little bit of humour.

Dayna is proud to lead a community that is dedicated to support, recovery, and transformation for women—and she’s excited for what the future holds.

A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and accomplished non-profit leader with over 20 years of experience guiding mission-driven organizations toward operational excellence and financial sustainability. As Director of Operations, he oversees core functions across finance, human resources, compliance, facility management and administration ensuring that the organization operates with integrity, efficiency, and alignment to its mission.

With a strong background in financial management, risk oversight, and strategic planning, Ajay has played a key role in strengthening internal systems, building resilient teams, and leading cross-functional initiatives that drive long-term impact. He brings a collaborative leadership style grounded in accountability, transparency, and equity.

Passionate about community impact and equity, Ajay plays a key role in advancing our strategic goals and supporting the organization’s growth and resilience. Known for his ability to translate big-picture goals into practical action, he is committed to creating workplaces where teams thrive and where our infrastructure, both digital and physical, enables us to deliver meaningful and lasting impact in the communities we serve.