Governance and Leadership
Governance with Integrity
Our team is guided by values of transparency, accountability, and community co-creation. From our advisory board to strategic decisions, we prioritize voices that reflect the lived experiences of the students we serve.
By making career support accessible, affordable, and culturally responsive, we're not just helping students launch their next chapter, we're strengthening the talent pipeline, improving employment equity, and fuelling economic mobility.
Members of the Board
Avelia Stewart
Chair, Board & Executive Director
Angus Chan
Director, Resource Development & Innovation
Anju Bajaj Ph.D
Director, Strategic Partnerships & Employer Engagement · Vice Chairperson
Ayodeji Ajilore
Director, Finance & Sustainability · Treasurer
Ope Allen
Director, Programs & Community Impact
Position Open
Director, Indigenous Relationships & Education
Recruitment in Process
Tinotenda Mashavave
Director, Student Leadership & Alumni Engagement
Simon Potter, Ph.D
Director, Governance & Strategy
Avelia Stewart, MA, CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Founder
Avelia Stewart is also the Founder of Student Catalyst Gateway™, a purpose-driven social enterprise advancing equitable pathways from education to employment for post-secondary students across Canada and beyond. A globally experienced human resources and social impact leader, she brings more than 20 years of senior HR leadership across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean, with deep expertise in workforce strategy, organizational development, and equity-driven systems change.
