Office Staff

ABOUT

  • Amber Taylor

    (She/Her), B.A.

    Literacy Program Coordinator

    Amber joined the LDANR office in January 2026 as a Program Coordinator. Amber has a degree in Child and Youth Studies from Brock University.  Amber has extensive experience working with children and youth from ages 0-18 in a variety of settings. Amber is passionate about providing opportunities for children from all backgrounds as well as removing barriers and increasing accessibility to all programs.

    Amber is responsible for coordinating Reading Rocks and SLAM Camp.

  • Ciara Pember

    (She/Her), BSc, MSc

    Social & Community Program Coordinator (Leave Coverage)

    Ciara joined the LDANR in September 2025 as a Program Coordinator. Ciara brings a background in health sciences and counselling, with experience supporting children, youth, and families in both community and research settings. With previous roles in mentorship, science outreach, and clinical support, Ciara values creating accessible and inclusive programming that helps young people build confidence and resilience.

  • Jessica Yaguchi

    (She/Her), M.Ed., B.ECE, RECE

    Administrative Assistant & Math Program Coordinator (On Maternity Leave)

    Jessica joined the LDANR office staff in February 2024 as a Program Coordinator. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Education, and is also a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE). Jessica brings extensive experience working with children ages three to five and is deeply passionate about education and lifelong learning. 

    Jessica is responsible for administration and coordinating the JUMP Math program.

  • Taylor Lloyd

    (She/Her), B.A. (Honours)

    Acting Executive Director (Maternity Leave Coverage)

    Taylor joined the LDANR office staff in January 2023 as a Program Coordinator. Taylor has a degree in Child and Youth studies and has extensive experience working with children and youth in the Niagara Region. Taylor is passionate about providing quality programming with a focus on helping youth foster self-advocacy skills.  

    Taylor is currently the Acting Executive Director.

  • Samantha Sendzik-Sinclair

    (She/Her), M.A., B.Ed., B.Sc.

    Executive Director (On Maternity Leave)

    Samantha started her work with the LDANR as a volunteer in 2010 while completing her undergraduate degree in the Concurrent Education (J/I) program at Brock University. Following Teacher’s College, Samantha completed a Masters of Arts degree in Brock University’s Child and Youth Studies department where she studied Learning Disabilities. She joined the LDANR office staff in August 2015 as a Program Coordinator, and became interim Executive Director in April 2016 before taking on the Executive Director role permanently in April 2018.

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