by YES | Jan 30, 2023 | Client Stories, Employment
Ruken Usta moved to Montreal four years ago after graduating with a degree in Nutritional Science in Turkey. As a newcomer, she faced integration issues and struggled with feelings of isolation. Ruken discovered YES’ Youth on the Rise program and believed it could be...
by YES | Dec 9, 2022 | Artists, Client Stories, News
Award-winning keyboardist, Gili Loftus’ three-fold expertise on the fortepiano, modern piano, and harpsichord lends her playing a character that is unique to her, and which has opened up new and exciting paths for artistic and historical exploration which Gili has...
by YES | Nov 4, 2022 | Business, Client Stories, Media Kit, News
L-R: Aki Tchitacov, Valérie Sagine-Toussaint, Alisha Wissanji, and Geoff Wagner | Photo credit: OK George! Studio The winner of the Iris Unger Recognition award for 2022 is Alisha Wissanji. Alisha Wissanji got her start tutoring immigrants when she was just 8 years...
by YES | Nov 3, 2022 | Business, Client Stories
Cecilia Mejia studied architecture at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico UNAM, located in Mexico City. From a very young age, she was attracted to design and the creation of spaces and objects. At the end of her studies, she dedicated herself to pursue her...
by YES | Oct 26, 2022 | Business, Client Stories, News
In case you missed it, our Executive Director, Aki Tchitacov joined Laura Casella on Global Montreal’s Morning Show to speak about our services and our impact on the community. The segment also featured YES Board Member, Josef Azam (CEO | Design Shopp) who spoke...
by YES | Oct 4, 2022 | Client Stories
Kieran Dunch moved to Montréal after receiving a BFA in Theatre from the University of Victoria. Kieran worked in the English Theatre sector as an artist and producer for some years before moving into software development. He now works as a software developer as well...