Executive Director/Social Worker

Nicole Perryman, is a Registered Social Worker, Play Therapist and Psychotherapist practicing in Durham Region. Nicole started her career supporting children, youth, and families in child welfare, social services and has worked within children’s mental health, parental contact and parenting time assessments, youth involved in the criminal justice system, trauma centers, and education.

Nicole is the CEO and co-founder of Ifarada Centre for Excellence and Kujenga Family Wellness organizations that provide culturally-informed and trauma-focused approaches for children, youth, adults, and families. She is a professor and field supervisor for students in social work, child and youth, and counseling psychology. She is also a principal equity consultant supporting organizations across Canada and Internationally on their equity journeys.