Meet our team members!

DANI Toronto has proudly assembled passionate, committed and professional staff.

Kathy Laszlo

Executive Director

Jordan Goldman, Program Director at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Jordan Goldman

Program Director

Tal Bar

Chief Operating Officer
DANI

Rudy Barell

Chief Operating Officer
DANI's Place

Anita Miller, Catering Manager at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Anita Miller

Business & Catering Manager

Ashleigh Molinaro, Assistant Program Director, Clark Campus at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Ashleigh Molinaro

Clark Campus Director

Tammy Greenwald, Program Manager, Magnetic Campus at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Tammy Greenwald

Magnetic Campus Director

Anna Gruzman, Director of Operations, VILA at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Anna Gruzman

Director of Operations, VILA

Hunter Himmel, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Hunter Himmel

Team Lead
Clark Campus

Ilana Atlas, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Ilana Atlas

Team Lead
Magnetic Campus

Csaba Kurti

Facilities Manager

Rachel Albert, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Rachel Albert

Program Coordinator

Tula Kerr-Knights

Program Coordinator

Roy Barell, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Roy Barell

Program Coordinator

Leandro Ferranti

Program Coordinator

Michael Litvak

Program Coordinator

Francesco Franzone

Program Coordinator

Daniela Scerbo

Program Coordinator

Moshe Gitnik

Program Coordinator

Heally Landau

Program Coordinator

Brandon Levine

Program Coordinator

Izzy Levy, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Izzy Levy

Program Coordinator

Marina Maslov

Program Coordinator

Sydney Perlmutar

Program Coordinator

Dionne Liebenthal, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Dionne Liebenthal

Office Manager,
Magnetic Campus

Kim Cohen

Office Manager,
Clark Campus

Anat Ankri, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Anat Ankri

Chef

Services

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Kathy Laszlo, Executive Director at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Kathy Laszlo

Kathy is the Co-Founder and Executive Director. Under her leadership, DANI has grown into an organization that has three locations and seven social enterprise businesses. DANI serves hundreds of neurodiverse adults in the GTA and reaches hundreds more across Ontario.

Jordan Goldman, Program Director at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Jordan Goldman

Jordan has a leadership role in all aspects of DANI’s programming, including day, social and recreational programs, vocational training and virtual learning. Jordan’s commitment to professional development enables high quality programming.

Tal Bar

Tal started working at DANI in 2010 and has since become an integral part of the organization's journey. Today, as the Chief Operating Officer of DANI, Tal takes charge of various operations and services, as well as organizational development and community partnerships, which drive DANI's growth and enable it to make a significant impact. Tal is a firm believer in the power of inclusion, recognizing that every individual deserves the opportunity to participate, contribute, and be valued. Tal holds an MEd in developmental psychology and education and is currently enrolled in TMU's nonprofit management program.

Rudy Barell

Rudy Is currently the Chief Operating Officer of DANI’s Place – a unique housing initiative for persons with cognitive challenges based in Ontario, Canada. His role is to oversee all operations, while creating a strategic growth and implementation plan to ultimately build-out this branch of DANI.
Rudy has been working for both the corporate and the not-for-profit sectors for the past 20 years, establishing himself as an expert in government relations, grant writing and strategic planning. He has had the great honour and pleasure to work with amazing organizations in various business spheres: manufacturing, health technology, medical associations, first nations, social service agencies and with all levels of government and their arms-length partners. He is most proud of his lovely wife, his three children and cannot forget his dear friend Disco Stu - his bunny.

Anita Miller, Catering Manager at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Anita Miller

Anita manages Dani Delights, the restaurant and catering arm of our social enterprise. She works with our professional kitchen staff to create delicious fresh food for the café and our catering business, as well as for events hosted at our event venue.

Ashleigh Molinaro, Assistant Program Director, Clark Campus at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Ashleigh Molinaro

Ashleigh oversees the day-to-day happenings at The Clark Campus Day Program including scheduling and logistics. Ashleigh works with the staff team to offer opportunities for professional growth and ensures a person centered approach is utilized within the Day Program. In addition, Ashleigh works closely with families in the Day Program to ensure that they receive the support they need. Ashleigh also coordinates all Student Placements at DANI from various colleges and universities.

Tammy Greenwald, Program Manager, Magnetic Campus at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Tammy Greenwald

Tammy oversees the day-to-day running, programming and logistics of the day program. Tammy works with staff to ensure a person-centered approach is utilized within the Day Program and families receive the support they need. Her strengths-based, person-centered approach ensures the success of the programs by assessing, evaluating and implementing plans to support the needs of families, participants and staff.

Anna Gruzman, Director of Operations, VILA at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Anna Gruzman

Anna spearheads DANI’s innovative online learning platform, Virtual Inclusive Learning Academy (VILA). It provides vulnerable adults across the province with access to vocational training, literacy and life skills. Anna’s understanding of the needs of learners, coupled with her passion for teaching, ensures that VILA provides an unparalleled learning experience.

Hunter Himmel, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Hunter Himmel

Hunter uses a person-centered approach to design and implement innovative programming with a focus on building independence in daily life skills as well as creative expression through Drama activities. In addition, as our Clark Campus Team Lead, Hunter helps to oversee and manage our team and day-to-day programming. Hunter also co-directs our annual play and ensures each participant has the opportunity to shine on stage!

Ilana Atlas, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Ilana Atlas

Ilana brings a caring and fun-loving approach to assist the adults in developing skills. She works with participants and their families to set specific goals and helps to accomplish them.

Rachel Albert, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Rachel Albert

Rachel uses a person-centered approach to design and implement innovative programming with a focus on functional literacy and communication skills. Rachel has also given voice to participants through our biweekly DANI Days newsletter, which connects us to the community. In addition, as Program Administrator Rachel also oversees the creation and organization of a variety of resources and documentation systems to help keep programs running smoothly!

Tula Kerr-Knights

Tula uses a person-centered approach to design and implement innovative programming with a focus on creative, hands-on activities. She uses her experience with a variety of kinds of handiwork to bring fun and engaging activities to participants that give them the opportunity to experiment with new mediums and express themselves creatively!

Roy Barell, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Roy Barell

Roy instructs our art, music and dance programs. He assists in production of the annual play as well as general studies. Roy infuses humour and creativity into his work.

Leandro Feranti

Leandro implements creative programming using Lego to help explore the creative side of participants imaginations. With a background in community management Leandro has expertise in setting up and managing engaging activities for participants.

Francesco Franzone

Francesco uses a person-centered approach to design and implement innovative programming that shares his love of sports with everyone! He uses team activities to foster positive relationships and cooperation among participants in a supportive environment. Francesco also oversees a paid vocational partnership with Stalco, where participants work independently as part-time employees.

Moshe Gitnik

Moshe uses a person-centered approach to design innovative programming that allows the participants to connect the concepts of the programs to their daily lives.. Moshe’s interactive approach gives participants fun and exciting new learning opportunities to develop teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Heally Landau

Heally brings an enthusiastic and cheerful approach to DANI. She supports DANI participants with gaining independence and reaching their personal goals, through the facilitation of interactive and creative dance classes and other programs.

Bandon Levine

Brandon supports participants in their daily programming, fostering independence and engagement in a variety of activities including vocational placements, educational activities, and the arts. Brandon uses interactive and engaging recreational activities to find creative ways for everyone to have fun and get involved throughout the day!

Izzy Levy, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Izzy Levy

Izzy uses a spiritual approach when preparing and delivering classes. His intention is to help participants grow and meet goals, while infusing positivity and excitement into general studies and the Judaica curriculum. Outside of his regular duties, Izzy is also DANI's inhouse IT specialist.

Marina Maslov

Marina coordinates a variety of programs at Dani, with the focus on enhancing participants’ life skills. Marina incorporates person centered approach to her programs, developing teaching strategies that encompass all level of abilities. Marina strives to provide positive and nurturing environment for participants to thrive in.

Sydney Perlmutar

Sydney enjoys working with the DANI population as each person has their own unique strengths which makes her days exciting. Sydney facilitates outdoor recreation programming and fitness classes from a therapeutic recreation background. She engages participants using a strength-based, person-centred approach.

Dionne Liebenthal, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Dionne Liebenthal

Dionne's corporate background combined with her organizational skills help maintain the daily running of our second location. As the Office Manager she is involved in a variety of administrative duties and provides staff support.

Anat Ankri, Program Coordinator at DANI Toronto, an organization for disabled adults
Anat Ankri
Daniela Scerbo

Daniela uses a person-centered approach to design and implement innovative programming. She uses her work experience as a language instructor to continue bringing academic programming to our participants, such as a brand-new accessible Science program using games, hands-on experiments and more to make learning fun!