Our Leadership Team
At Anika Youth Services, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in everything we do. We believe that strong leadership begins with lived experience.
Many members of our management team started their journey as Youth Support Workers in our homes and have grown within the organization. Their progression reflects our commitment to mentorship, professional development, and recognizing talent from within.
Because our leaders have worked directly with youth, they bring hands-on experience, compassion, and a deep understanding of frontline challenges to their roles. This foundation strengthens our services and ensures that every decision is grounded in real-world experience.
Executive Leadership Team

Anna Placewicz
Founder & Managing Director

Danica Sauve
Founder & Managing Director

Melanie Donaldson
Program Manager
Management Team

Morena Anamali
Program Supervisor

Christina Caros
Program Supervisor

Sadie Parton
Program Supervisor

Jordynn Senay
Program Supervisor

Danielle Taylor
Crisis Supervisor

Priscilla Sanker
Crisis Supervisor

Chandra Mayoh
Crisis Supervisor

Jessica Little
YET Coordinator

Sidney Van Drimmelen
Resource Coordinator

Courtney Smith
Resource Coordinator

Manpreet Kaur
Resource Coordinator

Kayla Elliott
Resource Coordinator

Max Zou
Resource Coordinator

Jasmyn Lourens
Resource Coordinator
Naomi Fazan
Resource Coordinator
Administrative Team

Sarah Foden
Program Administrator

Natalie Anthonisz
HR Manager

Payal Sharma
Finance Manager

Aaliyah Campbell
Office Administrator/ Recruiter

Jackie Newman
Office Administrator

Erica Alarcon
HR Generalist
