We are a small, tight-knit, working family with a big heart. We are storytellers, visionaries and entrepreneurs. Some of us grew up in the neighbourhood and some of us live there now. What we all have in common is a desire to bring positive change, hope and equality to Jane and Finch.
Karissa Rondon
Program Facilitator, Fundraising/Donor Support
Karissa grew up in the neighbourhood just down the street from our main site. She and her husband continue to live in the community. She facilitates the Gr. 1-5 Homework Club, Youth Leadership program, and camps. She is also the primary contact for fundraising events and donor support. About Karissa
Faith Achu
Summer Camp Coordinator
Faith is one of our summer camp coordinators, overseeing 15 youth staff and 80 campers. She has been participating in youth programs since childhood. She also designed our camp shirts the past two years!About Faith
Olu Jegede
Executive Director
Olu has lived and worked in the community for many years (see “Our Story” for some of the history). His long term committment to the neighbourhood and to ICO continues as he has returned to the role of Executive Director in 2023.About Olu
Priscilla Asubonteng
Program Facilitator, Communications/Field Ed
Priscilla grew up attending ICO programs. She has progressed from participant, to camp counsellor, to camp coordinator, to full-time staff member. She facilitates the Gr. 6-8 Homework Club, Youth Leadership program and camps. She also manages communications and placement students.About Priscilla
Jermaine Small
Summer Camp Coordinator
Jermaine is one of our summer camp coordinators, overseeing 15 youth staff and 80 campers. He is also a volunteer leader in the Homework Club, Leadership and Basketball programs. About Jermaine
Jessie Knight
Director of Staff
Jessie started volunteering with ICO back in 2007 after moving into the community. She was an early Homework Club coordinator, helped run the first summer internships and has managed the Revolution Instagram account since 2015. About Jessie
John Knight
Program Facilitator, Revolution Basketball
John began volunteering with ICO before it was officially ICO. He was one of the earliest program coordinators and started the Revolution Basketball league in 2006. John lives in the community and continues to mentor dozens of youth – including past players who have grown up to coach and lead with him. About John
I wish people could see the value of the work we are doing here, and the impact it is having on children and their families. I have never seen so many children, all the way from age 6 to 13, so excited to come to an after-school Homework Club. They truly love coming here and being part of the ICO family. It is a privilege to get to invest in children & youth in this community because it is making a visible difference in their lives.
– Karissa Rondon, Program Facilitator