Our Team

Staff

Carolyn Poplak

Executive Director
Carolyn is EYLE's Executive Director. She works closely with the board, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners to strengthen programs, build new partnerships, and ensure more adults can access the literacy support they need.

Jo Manderson

Program Coordinator
Jo supports learners and volunteer tutors from intake through goal achievement, ensuring every tutor/learner match has the guidance needed to succeed. Jo is passionate about helping learners overcome barriers, build confidence, and connect with the resources they need to reach their goals.

Amanda Arney

Outreach and Administrative Coordinator
From organizing schedules and supporting learners to coordinating our social media and community outreach, Amanda is often one of the first friendly faces people meet at EYLE. She works closely with staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure learners can easily access the programs and support they need.

Board of Directors

Chair:  Cam Walter

Vice Chair: David Williams

Treasurer: Dan Gibson

Secretary: Linda Kelly

Directors-at-Large: Susan Bishop, Christine Petch, Shelagh Taber

Our centre provides such a welcoming environment. The commitment and dedication of our volunteer tutors, our amazing staff and our enthusiastic students is a winning combination, helping our learners move forward on their literacy journey. 

Cam Walters, Chair of the Board