Staff Bios

Hey Hey! My name is Jalesa Wallace (Juh-lee-sah), I started working at EYC as a placement student in 2016. The experiences here have taught me so much about myself, my profession and the community I live and work in. Everyday I am learning and growing and I couldn’t be more thankful to my team and the youth we see everyday who make me a better person. Fun facts about me; I enjoy baking, collecting novels because I am building a library like Belle from Beauty & the Beast, writing stories, poetry & spoken word, I love R&B, Gospel & Reggae music, my favourite colour is and will always be green and I prefer gold over silver. I think the best thing about me is my smile. 

Hi! I'm Chennel and I'm a dedicated and passionate youth worker committed to empowering young minds and nurturing resilient spirits. I have a great passion for community engagement, and I bring a wealth of experience in creating safe spaces where youth can thrive. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing today's young generation. Whether leading workshops, mentoring one-on-one, or organizing community events, my mission is to inspire and support every young person I encounters on their journey toward self-discovery and success.

Heyyy!! :) My name is Breann Marcelle (Bree-ann) and I have been working with ECLYPSE since January 2021 as a placement student and now as a Coordinator. When you love what you do and who you work with, it never feels like work. Some things I enjoy doing are cooking, painting, going on hikes, getting my nails done and taking care of my plant babies.Onto my favourites, my favourite colour is pink and anything with glitter, my favourite artists are Ariana Grande, Kanye West and all songs from the 90s-00’s and I love all The Lion King movies and am obsessed with The Twilight Saga.   I hope to travel the world and have my own Eat, Pray, Love experience hehe. Come meet me at ECLYPSE so we can learn more about each other ! :)

My name is Tamika Malcolm, you can call me Tam! I began here at ECLYPSE in 2020. I became a youth worker to be that mentor, support and friend that I needed, for these youth. A few things about me; I am passionate about public speaking, leadership development and I love the outdoors! I ask have 10 different laughs, and I collect kinder surprise eggs! You will catch me running Raise your Voice and helping to build up our EYC Ambassadors!

Hi everyone, my name is Jade. I'm an emotional anime lover, who loves to dye her hair as a form of self expression. My go to shoe brand is converse and I love everything about food. My favourite time of the year is summer because of the beautiful warm weather and being able to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. I hope to one day see myself and my generation make this world better for future generations.

Hey! I'm Terri-Lynn, but you can call me T. I started working at EYC as a placement student in 2022. The experiences here have taught me so much about myself, my profession and the impact I can have on my community. I absolutely love working with youth and watching them grow through program has been the opportunity of a lifetime! I look forward to every day, every single day :) I can't wait to have you all in the space with us!

Bonjour! My name is Chris. What's good? I started at EYC as a placement student and it was a good opportunity to work with youth and alongside other trained professionals. I gained a lot of confidence as a placement student which helped me grow in the field and shaped the person I am today. Being a kid from Brampton that didn't have a lot of opportunities, I feel like now the chances that I am receiving I am able to give back to the community and reshape the youth of tomorrow, who will become model citizens of the future. 

Hey Y'all! I'm Pratham! I am the Ardglen Program Facilitator and I have been with the EYC team since May of 2022. During my placement, I learned how to work with youth, listen to their needs and address their concerns. The team was extremely helpful during the learning process and taught me how to collaborate and create events that are inviting and fun! My favourite part about EYC is the openness and freedom to be myself. I truly feel like EYC lets me be who I am, as I am. With that being said, I cannot wait to see you all in our spaces! Cheers!