Together, We Make a Difference
The Heart Of Our Organization
Behind every successful journey are the guiding lights that illuminate the path. Girls of Destiny Canada (GDC) is blessed with a dynamic volunteer leadership team who enjoys empowering young women with confidence to realize their dreams and achieve their goals. Each member brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and passions, all united by a common goal: to nurture the potential of every girl and hel her shine like a star.
Our Journey of Empowerment
Dr. Pat Chacha
Director/ Founder
Aisha Chacha
Assistant Director
Paula Brown
Paula coordinates support for people with developmental disabilities and their families. She coordinates the meals and snacks for the GDC camps, workshops and seminars.
Pollyanna Darryl
Is a high school educator with the Peel District School Board, who enjoys writing and proof reading.
Sharon Whittaker
Sharon is restorative justice counselor, who is passionate about helping youth who have had involvement with the justice system. She has been with Girls of Destiny Canada since 2003. Sharon teaches worship dance, tambourine and flagging workshops.
Michelle Sutherland
Michelle is an educator within the Peel District School Board. She prefers teaching and learning with intermediate students. She loves to work with struggling teenage readers and help them to improve their reading fluency, reading comprehension and critically thinking skills. She is a published author, songwriter and poet. She wrote “I Am a Girl of Destiny” a self esteem building poem.
Sharon Wickham
Of Celeste Design and ATAP productions has been with Girls of Destiny Canada since 2003. Sharon is known for coordinating costumes for movies such as Awake (2021), Jigsaw (2017) and Matilda's Bridge, a Duppy Story (2020). Sharon also hosts Roots Reggae Hub radio show. She created Dress like a Princess workshop and is an advocate for youth.
Marcelle Boyce
Assists with administrative duties ensuring our workshops are organized.
Chevon Gilzene
Girl of Destiny Canada Camp alumni Chevon, is a Musician Singer/ songwriter and a banker. She enjoys empowering young people.
Jennifer Tang
Jennifer Tang- Owner of Tangible Health is a licensed naturopathic doctor, researcher, and humanitarian speaker. She coordinates the health care workshops.
Korkor Amegatcher
Princess Korkor, as she is affectionately called, is a published author who has established herself as an entrepreneur in the art of "Etiquette, Manners and the Social Graces. Korkor has been coordinating the etiquette workshops.
Denyse Dawes
Denyse and her husband David have been supporting GDC for more than ten years by sponsoring a girl to attend our camp. Denyse is passionate about investing her time with young women.
Samantha Robinson
Samantha Robinson- is a trained professional Clinical Social Worker Psychotherapist and a published author. She is passionate about helping children and families facing mental health issues, by raising awareness and invoking God. Her first published book, “Helper, A Friend to Many, is birthed from Samantha's personal childhood mental health challenges, in her relationship with both anxious intrusive thoughts, as well as episodes of depression.
Alonia Glassi
Alonia is passionate about mentoring.With a strong belief in the potential of every individual, Alonia has volunteered countless hours mentoring teens girls. As a mentor, Alonia inspires others to reach their full potential, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment.
Kayan Gilzene
Kayan is an accountant who loves to empower youth. She uses her passion for decorating to enhance the GDC banquet and workshop spaces.
Michael Gardner
Michael is a strategist, entrepreneur and a problem solver. He enjoys empowering both adults and young people.
Julene Chung
is a digital health nurse, a publisher with focus on digital health, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. She assists with social media marketing. Julene has worked in the areas of adolescence health and clinical research. She is passionate about empowering young women to pursue STEM careers and entrepreneurship.
Pastor David and Ilyn Reyes
Are dedicated pastors with a passion for empowering young people. With over 20 years of experience in ministry, Pastors David and Ilyn have a proven track record of inspiring and guiding individuals towards spiritual growth and personal development.