ABOUT US
ABOUT US
DESTA’s Team
Kassandra Kernisan
Executive Director
Wanda Huskinson
Office Manager
Amanda Maxwell
Support Services Coordinator
Milo Johnson
Project Coordinator
Scott Clyke
Education Counselor/Outreach
Tamara Chanoine
Marketing
Project Manager
Manuela Simo
Social Media
Coordinator
Berlin Reed
Community Food
Program Coordinator
DESTA’s Board of Directors
Peter holds experience in both the public and private sector where he formerly worked as a professor and latterly worked as a marketing director for the Dunn family’s investment management company.
For almost two decades, Peter has been fundraising on behalf of various community organizations in Little Burgundy. His goal is to expand DESTA’s notoriety in order to reach more individuals, funders, and foundations.
Dexter is the Co-Founder and Former Creative Director of accessories brand WANT Les Essentiels as well as the retail concept WANT Apothecary.
Throughout his career, Dexter has received several awards for his successes including:
- The Canadian Arts and Fashion Award for Accessory Designer of the Year in2014 and 2016.
- People Shaping the Fashion Industry from 2014-2018
- Business of Fashion’s prestigious BOF 500
- 100 Most Creative People in 2015 by Fast CompanyDexter is deeply inspired by entrepreneurship and social purpose and believes that DESTA has succeeded in developing an actionable mission, a strong network, and a diverse leadership team that he is humbled and excited to be a part of.
Evan has been building his career in the non-profit and entrepreneurial sectors. He served as President of Commerce and Administration Students’ Association (CASA) at the John Molson School of Business (JMSB) providing opportunities for employers and students to connect and enhancing the student experience. Following that, he served as president of the Canadian Association of Business Students (CABS), an organization that brings together student leaders from across the country for network building and professional development.
Evan also founded Playground, a brand identity and web design agency specializing in serving businesses in the tech industry. He recently left the company and currently works as Project Manager for MTTR, a media company aiming to change the way we consume news.
Scott Simons | Ecopreneur | Founder/CEO Organik Corporate Health
Since 2002, Scott’s mission has been to inspire a daily wellness practice. To fulfill his mission, he created four social businesses.
Scott is also a yoga and meditation teacher, personal trainer, and health coach.
