Our Staff
Meet the faces of the Heads Up for Inclusion Team.
Shauna Kingston; Executive Director
With extensive experience in the developmental, educational, and children's mental health sectors, Shauna is a seasoned helping professional with a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. She has held clinical, teaching, and leadership roles, focusing her practice on relationship-based approaches to personal and community well-being. Shauna is a certified Child and Youth Care Practitioner and holds a Ph.D. in Child and Youth Studies.
Shauna Kingston
Executive Director
Lyle Saunders, Operations and Programs Manager
Lyle was introduced to HUI through the Amigos Program. Lyle is a proud father of 3, which his oldest son is Autistic. Seeing the community impact HUI provides, Lyle volunteered and became a Board Member for 3 years, until the fall of 2023. He was hired by the organization as Director of Operations and Programming in December 2023.
Lyle Saunders
Operations and Programs Manager
Devin Hodges; Marketing & Communications Coordinator; Programs Coordinator
With a background in recreation and leisure services, Devin has been working with children and youth for over a decade. He has been involved with Heads Up for Inclusion since 2016, starting as a volunteer. Devin loves all outdoor activities, and has a passion for helping others.
Devin Hodges
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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- Cat McGrath – Chair
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- Frank Lombardo – Vice Chair
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- Lisa Purchase – Treasurer
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- Husayn Dharshi – Board Member
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