Meet the youth and community members leading this work.
Sheltered Dreams is built on lived experience and shared purpose. Every person on our team brings something personal and powerful to the table.
Sheltered Dreams is built on lived experience and shared purpose. Every person on our team brings something personal and powerful to the table.
Mastura oversees all programming, curriculum, and partnerships. A student and youth advocate herself, she designed Sheltered Dreams to fill the exact gaps she saw in her own community: isolation, missed potential, and lack of accessible support.
Mr. McIntyre serves as the bridge between Sheltered Dreams and our host school, helping us coordinate space, scheduling, and student support. As a dedicated educator and youth advocate, he brings years of experience working with students in transitional housing and has been instrumental in helping our team bring this program to life. His guidance, flexibility, and unwavering support ensure that our workshops run smoothly and our mission reaches the students who need it most.
Lia manages our social media presence and coordinates with outside organizations. Her outreach has helped us connect with ESL centers, local job sites, and new students. She also documents our workshops and leads public awareness efforts.
Amelia works one-on-one with our youth participants to understand their goals and obstacles. She helps design sessions based on real data, interests, and feedback.
Brian supports the digital side of Sheltered Dreams: managing slideshows, visuals, and online tools during workshops. He also contributes creative ideas for community outreach and media.
Want to join the team or volunteer for a future session? Visit our page or send us a message.