W. Y. Alice Chan, Ph.D.
Alice brings her experience in and with large multinational corporations and non-profits, and teaching in schools and universities to her work at CCRL.
Erin Reid, Ph.D.
Regional Director (Alberta), Co-Founder
Erin Reid is an award-winning educator-scholar with a passion for bringing awareness to issues of religious diversity, equity, and education.
Sivane Hirsch, Ph.D.
Regional Director (Quebec), Subject Matter Expert (Intersection of ethnocultural, religious, and linguistic diversity)
Sivane Hirsch is a full Professor at the Department of Education at Laval University and the codirector of LEDIR, Laboratoire Éducation et Diversité en Region.
Hicham Tiflati, Ph.D.
Subject Matter Expert (French speaking Muslim communities and identities, and research on violent extremism)
Hicham is a well-known academic and professor of humanities at John Abbott College.
Margie Patrick, Ph.D.
Subject Matter Expert (Inclusion of religion and worldview in school curriculum)
Margie is a Professor in Education at The Kings’ University in Edmonton, AB, teaching courses in social studies education, curriculum planning, and classroom management.
Nicholas A. R. Fraser, Ph.D.
Evaluation Analyst
Nicholas A. R. Fraser (he/him) is a political scientist specializing in political behaviour and the politics of immigration and multiculturalism.
Saima Maheen
Research Associate
Saima has extensive and diverse experience in education, instructional design, and policy-focused research.
Kate Soules, Ph.D.
Evaluation Analyst
Kate Soules, PhD, is an education researcher and independent consultant specializing in religious literacy and religious diversity education.
Sattar Lairy, CA, CPA
Accountant
Sattar has been a trusted accounting professional for over 40 years. With decades of experience serving individuals and businesses, he brings deep expertise, integrity, and a client-focused approach to every engagement.
Joseph Ching
IT
Joseph is a Program Manager at an international media company, and has a background in Information Systems Security.
Joshua Lee
Website Designer
Joshua is a Product Designer at a technology company, he has previously worked in the television industry.
Jennifer Au
Creative
Jen is a freelance designer who lends her innovative mind, thoughtful and professional style to for-profits and non-profits alike. www.jenniferau.com
Sabrina Jafralie, Ph. D
Co-Founder
Dr. Jafralie was instrumental in initiating CCRL in 2018. Before departing in 2025, she contributed to various projects, including roundtable discussions co-hosted with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, co-facilitating the Civic Literacy Youth Network, and leading the Afroheritage.ca project. Today, her great impact continues in other endeavours across Canada and beyond.