Behind every REVIVE program is a team of compassionate professionals with decades of combined experience in trauma-informed care, social work, and community advocacy — united by a commitment to helping survivors heal and thrive.
Alisa Cheddi is a dedicated community leader, justice system professional, and passionate advocate for families and communities. With more than 20 years of experience in the Justice System and Crown’s Office, she brings deep expertise in case management, advocacy, and collaboration — recognized with the Criminal Law Division Award of Excellence for the Central West Region. As Project Manager and Community Outreach Lead for Councillor Rod Power, and through her roles with Brampton Minor Baseball and the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Alisa connects residents with vital programs and resources. As Chair of Revive, she is committed to amplifying community voices and turning ideas into practical initiatives that create lasting, positive change.
Tamara Liking is a successful business owner, transportation specialist, motivational speaker, and business consultant whose multifaceted career spans more than two decades. Beginning in the transportation industry, she built a strong reputation as a specialist before channelling her expertise into consulting — helping countless entrepreneurs and organizations navigate the complexities of business growth. As founder and CEO of Git Motivated, Tamara leads an organization dedicated to uplifting marginalized groups, forging partnerships with CDCD, One Link, Unifor, and Poly Cultural to create meaningful community impact. Her work is especially visible each holiday season, when Git Motivated organizes Christmas events providing essential supplies, gifts, and support for newcomers to Canada. As Treasurer of Revive, she brings this same dedication to fostering community and belonging.
Ross Cadastre is an entrepreneur, business executive and community leader with extensive experience in governance, economic development, technology and workforce strategy. He is Managing Partner at Brydon Gama, Co-Founder of Blue Economy Technology Labs, and Founder of BIPOCJobs.ca.
His board leadership spans the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (Board Director & Past President), the Black Business and Professional Association (Past Board Chair), and The DX Alliance (Founding Board Member), among others. Ross brings a practical, people-focused approach to board service, with particular strengths in governance, strategy, partnerships, fundraising and community engagement.
As a dedicated father and Commercial Account Manager, Anthony’s connection to Revive’s mission is deeply personal rooted in his own lived experience navigating childhood trauma and the need for safe, empathetic spaces that break cycles of harm. He approaches leadership with a focus on equity, structural growth, and real-world impact, shaped by his work as a founding member and inaugural board director of the Malton One Destiny Lions Club. Anthony is deeply invested in standing beside survivors of gender-based violence, dismantling systemic barriers, and championing trauma-informed care for women and families bringing business accountability, a father’s protective empathy, and a steadfast dedication to long-term healing.
We’re always looking for compassionate, skilled people to help us support survivors. Explore current opportunities to work or volunteer with REVIVE.
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