Our Team

Meet Our Dedicated Leadership

At the heart of Edmonton Meals on Wheels beats the spirit of a dedicated and compassionate leadership team, working tirelessly to ensure the success and impact of our organization. Our team is a tight-knit group, united by a shared commitment to serving our community with warmth, care, and nourishment.

Our Leadership Philosophy

Our leadership team operates on the principles of collaboration and camaraderie, fostering. a supportive and inclusive environment. Every member of our leadership team is driven by a deep passion for service. This passion informs our client-centered approach to everything we do. Whether it’s crafting innovative meal solutions or developing community programs, our team is dedicated to delivering service that ‘wows’ our clients.

Get to Know Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team is here to connect with you. Feel free to reach out directly if you have questions about our organization, our mission, or how you can get involved.

Adam Zawadiuk

Executive Director

Our Executive Director plays a key role in supporting Edmonton Meals on Wheels' mission and values. Through strategic planning, Adam steers our mission towards success, allowing us to expand our meal programs and reach more individuals and community groups who could benefit from our meal services.

Jason Wild

Food & Production Manager

Our Food and Production Manager leads our daily meal production while overseeing our kitchen staff and volunteers. Responsible for menu planning, the Food and Production Manager curates the monthly menu and develops new recipes for both our Fresh and Frozen meal programs.

Jenan Halabi

Client Experience and Volunteer Manager

Our Client and Volunteer Manager supports our client services and our volunteers. Our client services team and volunteers are essential to our operation, whether they are delivering healthy meals or ensuring our clients' needs and preferences are met.

Tatiana Shepel

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager oversees Edmonton Meals on Wheels' financial operations while providing strategic financial advice that informs responsible financial stewardship practices and accurate financial reporting.

Janine Sutherland

Fund Development & Community Engagement Manager

The Fund Development and Community manager helps support the work that we do through fundraising. relationship building, and awareness . Using a combination of creativity and strategy, this role raises essential funds to help maintain our meal programs and develop new initiatives.

Thank you to Jeanette Sesay for donating her skill and time by capturing these photographs of our Board members.

To see more of her work, visit her website.