Lynda Kosowan
Executive Director at Scarborough Women's Centre- Claim this Profile
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Selina B.
Lynda is the most powerful person I have ever met she is my role model she taught me so much she is very knowledgeable, integrity, passionate I'm grateful for her for giving me a chance without the support and encouragement I received from her I doubt I would have been able to finish my program. words cant express how grateful I am that I met this wonderful woman. thank you!
Alyssa Muzaffar
Lynda is an outstanding leader and mentor. She has high expectations of herself and those around her which inspires me to go beyond what I thought possible. A wealth of knowledge and experience, Lynda thrives in a profession in which it is easy to become jaded and lose focus, as she maintains a positive and forward-thinking outlook. Scarborough Women's Centre is the vibrant, ever-changing organization it is today as a result of Lynda's vision, effort and dedication.
Selina B.
Lynda is the most powerful person I have ever met she is my role model she taught me so much she is very knowledgeable, integrity, passionate I'm grateful for her for giving me a chance without the support and encouragement I received from her I doubt I would have been able to finish my program. words cant express how grateful I am that I met this wonderful woman. thank you!
Alyssa Muzaffar
Lynda is an outstanding leader and mentor. She has high expectations of herself and those around her which inspires me to go beyond what I thought possible. A wealth of knowledge and experience, Lynda thrives in a profession in which it is easy to become jaded and lose focus, as she maintains a positive and forward-thinking outlook. Scarborough Women's Centre is the vibrant, ever-changing organization it is today as a result of Lynda's vision, effort and dedication.
Selina B.
Lynda is the most powerful person I have ever met she is my role model she taught me so much she is very knowledgeable, integrity, passionate I'm grateful for her for giving me a chance without the support and encouragement I received from her I doubt I would have been able to finish my program. words cant express how grateful I am that I met this wonderful woman. thank you!
Alyssa Muzaffar
Lynda is an outstanding leader and mentor. She has high expectations of herself and those around her which inspires me to go beyond what I thought possible. A wealth of knowledge and experience, Lynda thrives in a profession in which it is easy to become jaded and lose focus, as she maintains a positive and forward-thinking outlook. Scarborough Women's Centre is the vibrant, ever-changing organization it is today as a result of Lynda's vision, effort and dedication.
Selina B.
Lynda is the most powerful person I have ever met she is my role model she taught me so much she is very knowledgeable, integrity, passionate I'm grateful for her for giving me a chance without the support and encouragement I received from her I doubt I would have been able to finish my program. words cant express how grateful I am that I met this wonderful woman. thank you!
Alyssa Muzaffar
Lynda is an outstanding leader and mentor. She has high expectations of herself and those around her which inspires me to go beyond what I thought possible. A wealth of knowledge and experience, Lynda thrives in a profession in which it is easy to become jaded and lose focus, as she maintains a positive and forward-thinking outlook. Scarborough Women's Centre is the vibrant, ever-changing organization it is today as a result of Lynda's vision, effort and dedication.
Credentials
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Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Experience
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Scarborough Women's Centre
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Mar 1986 - Present
A unique resource centre for women who seek economic and emotional independence, Scarborough Women's Centre has touched the lives of 150,000 women and their children since 1982. Celebrating its 35th anniversary of service in 2017, the Centre provides information, education and support services to assist in the transition away from abuse, poverty and isolation. Women are able to build a brighter future for themselves and their children with the support of our programs and services. CRA #10795-9660-RR0001 Visit my giving page: http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=2576
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Member Volunteer
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1989 - 2010
A network of Women's Centres in Ontario - mutual support, information sharing, and referrals. http://www.oawc.org/ A network of Women's Centres in Ontario - mutual support, information sharing, and referrals. http://www.oawc.org/
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Volunteer Advisor
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Oct 1994 - Dec 1998
Provided consultation to emerging groups on organizational issues. 1) Longo Drom (National Federation of Gypsies, Szolnok Hungary) 2) Council Fire, Toronto Ontario 3) Aboriginal Health Organization, Toronto Ontario Provided consultation to emerging groups on organizational issues. 1) Longo Drom (National Federation of Gypsies, Szolnok Hungary) 2) Council Fire, Toronto Ontario 3) Aboriginal Health Organization, Toronto Ontario
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Administrative Manager
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May 1980 - May 1985
Assisted the organization to develop policies and procedures for licencing as a Children's service funded by the province of Ontario; managed part time staff; responsible for hiring all staff. Assisted the organization to develop policies and procedures for licencing as a Children's service funded by the province of Ontario; managed part time staff; responsible for hiring all staff.
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Education
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University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work
MSW, Social Policy, Planning and Administration -
University of Toronto at Scarborough
BA (Hons), Socio-cultural Anthropology -
Centennial College
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