Touchstone Family Association is governed by a community- based Board of Directors who voluntarily contribute time, ideas and support towards the realization of the Association's mission, vision and goals. Board Members come from diverse backgrounds and have education and experience in a variety of disciplines and interests. The Directors of the Association are committed to recognizing the impacts of change on family, youth and the community and to creating and sustaining programs that will provide security and stability.

Touchstone Family Association's board members are elected for 2 year terms. Board members are elected / re-elected by our membership at the Annual General Meeting, held annually in the month of June. 

Board Of directors

Maria Sazl

Board Chair

Shawn Issel

Vice Chair

Lisa Martella

Secretary

Ian Chian

Treasurer

Mahmood Awan

Board Member

Stacey Boon

Board Member

Pamela Toor

Board Member

Lawrie Portigal

Board Member

Sandi Swanigan

Board Member

Talia Ahmad

Board Member

Grant Grobman

Board Member

Our Strategic Direction 2021 to 2024

Touchstone is committed to working with staff, volunteers, and the community to align service delivery  with principles of justice, equity, and inclusion to create opportunities for everyone to thrive and lead meaningful lives. 

This commitment to creating inclusive spaces for our staff, volunteers and clients advances our aspiration  and vision for “strong, self-reliant families, youth, and children.” 

 

Below is the framework of the Touchstone Strategic Direction to 2024: 

  1. We will adapt, to be agile and able to pivot to meet the changing needs of our community.  
  2. We will continue to be leaders in the community and the sector seeking out opportunities that keep the organization at the forefront of us our mission.  
  3. We will continue to collaborate with other organizations in delivering services and promoting the needs of the sector.  
  4. We will evolve to maximize our resources and enhance integrated client directed services.  
     

Thank you to our funders for their ongoing support for Touchstone Programs and Services