Oshawa, ON – August 23, 2024 – Durham Children’s Aid Society is pleased to announce Ramona Chereches as its new Executive Director, effective September 30, 2024.

Ramona is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in child welfare. She joins DCAS from the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), where she has been instrumental in driving transformative initiatives and enhancing child protection services. Her leadership is defined by a commitment to equity, anti-oppressive practice, and client-centered approaches.

Ramona’s extensive expertise includes the Signs of Safety methodology, clinical leadership, and quality improvement methodologies. She is known for her excellent communication and change management skills, fostering a professional environment where individuals are valued and respected. Ramona’s dedication to child welfare and her commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion have earned her respect and admiration in the field.

For more details about Ramona’s background and achievements, please click here to read her full biography.

Please join us in welcoming Ramona to Durham Children’s Aid Society.

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