Dayna Shereck

Dayna is a Workforce Specialist at Employment Action. She uses her lighthearted approach when dealing with clients and has a special gift for exploiting her clients' natural talents and abilities while being acutely aware of their preferences and workplace temperaments. She facilatates evening workshops focused on how to tap into the hidden job market, and also uses this arena to highlight successful candidates that have moved through the EA program and who are now able to serve as positive role models.

As a part time student at University of Toronto studying sociology with a focus on social determinants of health, and a graduate of the George Brown / JVS B.E.S.T (Bringing Employment Specialists for Tomorrow) program, she combines a thorough sales and marketing background with her empathic client-focused nature. Dayna's understanding and experience of corporate culture allows her insight into the employer's perspective and the importance of the right fit. This makes her an asset to organizations that have valued her ability to build successful relationships and deliver results in today's competitive market.

Mary Ann Stoddard

Mary Ann is a real life example of successful career change. She became an employment professional in the not-for-profit sector in 2005. Before that, she had a long career in the corporate sector in retail, telecommunications and finance. Her former job titles include: Sales and Marketing Manager, Product Launch Manager, Call Centre Manager, Network Manager, and Technical and Soft Skills Trainer. From her long corporate career, Mary Ann draws on her experience to understand and meet employers' staffing needs.

Mary Ann was a key member of the executive committee of the Rainbow Employment Network of Toronto (RENT). RENT held the first LGBTQ job fair in Toronto in March of 2008. The job fair was a great success, welcoming over 20 employers and 540 job seekers.

Miguel Cubillos

Miguel is a Job Developer for Employment Action, where he connects clients who are seeking employment with suitable employers.

Using his research background on immigration and settlement issues, Miguel breaks down employment barriers by coaching job seekers to build their skills and discover the hidden job market. He brings with him experience as a Research Assistant with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto, and as a case manager working with communities displaced by the armed conflict in Colombia.

With extensive training in employment issues facing people with non-visible disabilities, Miguel is ready to find candidates who are the best match for your workplace and provide them with the training they need to succeed.

Miguel holds a degree in Design and Marketing.