The magic that happens at Merrymount is made possible by the caring, understanding and welcoming staff, who are in turn supported by community partners and volunteers, and led by a dedicated, volunteer board of directors.
Leadership Team
Michelle Franklin, Executive Director
Richard Macgregor, Director, Finance
Lee-Anne Cross, Program Manager
Kim Lamport, Program Manager
Lisa Sortun, Program Manager
Bailey Tschirsow, Director of Philanthropy
Merrymount Centre Board of Directors
Sarah Hutchison, Chair
Adam Steele, Past Chair
David Brown, Secretary
Maria Cruz, Treasurer
Tamika Brown
Shauna Burke
Peter Gryseels
Sarah Lagrove
Melanie Morgan
Kristel Pallant
Olaf Plotzke
Julie Richardson
Chris Yuen
Our Foundation
In 1978, the Merrymount Foundation Inc. was created to ensure lasting support for Merrymount Children’s Centre. It is run by a dedicated Board of Directors who give their time to ensure continued financial sustainability for Merrymount.
Merrymount Foundation Board of Directors
Louise Koza, Chair
Sarah Hutchinson
Paul Romanson
Maria Cruz
Tori Laird
George Turpie
Deirdre Chymyck
Anwar Dean
Gerry Marcus
Ross McCallum