Meet Our Team

Michael Cvitkovic was named president and chief executive officer of Abilities Centre on January 16, 2024. 

Cvitkovic has been a fixture of the Canadian sports scene since the late 1990s, helping build some of the most successful sport and recreation brands in our country, including the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club, Tennis Canada, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, and most recently, launching the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) since its inception in 2019. 

He has also provided leadership to underserved communities while bringing greater awareness to sport within Truth & Reconciliation as the General Manager of the successful 2017 North American Indigenous Games in Toronto. A proud supporter of parasport, Cvitkovic was the Press Chief for Team Canada at the 2010 Paralympic Games.

During his career, Cvitkovic has successfully produced award-winning marketing and communication campaigns, balanced multi-million-dollar budgets, and worked with community partners, stakeholders, and staff to create unique and inclusive environments for members of the community through sports and recreation.
 

Email: dwade@abilitiescentre.org

Three words to describe Arnetia: 

Personable, Passionate, Perceptive

What's Arnetia's role and connection to the cause?

Arnetia is the go-to for all things HR. She started as a Durham College placement student in 2016 and stayed on as a volunteer to gain more hands-on experience in the field, before officially joining the team in 2017. Over the last 6 years, she has worked her way up the ranks from Coordinator to Manager, learning to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of HR while keeping AC compliant and ahead of best practices in the process. In addition to her time in HR, she has many years of experience in Customer Service and Team Leadership, gained from previous employment and volunteer positions. A creative person by nature, she enjoys collaborating with, and learning from, coworkers on how to make Human Resources more accessible and inclusive, while bringing a fresh perspective and a more personal approach to HR.

What academic work set Arnetia up for success?

 Arnetia holds a Bachelor’s of Commerce in Business Management from Ryerson University, majoring in Global Management, minoring in Organizational Leadership. She also has a Human Resources Graduate Certificate from Durham College and received her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation in 2020. She continues to invest in education and knowledge through webinars as she pursues the Certified Human Resources Leadership (CHRL) designation next.

Interesting tidbit

With her parents and brother, Arnetia immigrated to Canada from Guyana when she was 3; she now lives in Peterborough ON with her husband, whose family immigrated from Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica.

Contact:

achin@abilitiescentre.org

Email: zpickering@abilitiescentre.org

Email: ktaylor@abilitiescentre.org

Three words to describe Bronwyn?

Determined, passionate, loyal

What's Bronwyn's role and connection to the cause?

Bronwyn started at Abilities Centre in 2021 as a placement student and knew she wanted to continue her journey with an organization whose values aligned with her own. In her current role as Manager, Physical Literacy & Education, Bronwyn leads a dynamic team who work to share Abilities Centre’s vision and mission towards inclusion with regards to physical literacy development and physical activity opportunities. She works closely with educators, camp staff, and recreation professionals to expand their understanding in how to plan and deliver inclusive programming. Bronwyn is passionate about using strength-based approaches to create pathways for individuals of all ages and abilities to find activities they love. 

What academic work set Bronwyn up for success?

Bronwyn has a Master of Arts degree in Kinesiology from Western University, where she researched the unique experiences of Canadian women competing in wheelchair rugby. She continued on to earn her graduate diploma in Therapeutic Recreation from Mohawk College. Therapeutic recreation continues to inform her practice today as she strives to ensure recreation is a positive, accessible, and lifelong pursuit for all. She received her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Health Studies at Queen’s University, which set her up for success in understanding and appreciating a holistic approach to health. 

Interesting tidbit

Bronwyn previously worked in outdoor education. She loves being outside and exploring Ontario’s beautiful provincial parks. 

Email: dShanthakumar@abilitiescentre.org

Email: jkirkpatrick@abilitiescentre.org

Three words that best describe Morgan:

Empathetic, Proactive and Supportive

What’s your role and connection to the cause?
Morgan joined the Abilities Centre in 2022 and has been working in multiple areas of the Skills Development department, facilitating community engagement and leadership programs, leading employment workshops, and delivering one-on-one employment services. She is driven to identify and enact innovative solutions for social impact and passionate about creating and implementing sustainable and equitable services for individuals with disabilities. Prior to her time with Abilities Centre, she spent many years in the not-for-profit sector supporting children and youth with various abilities. As Manager of Employment Services, Morgan works collaboratively with the employment team to ensure services meet everyone’s needs and support individuals to progress towards their goals. 

What academic work set you up for success?
Morgan has a Social Service Worker Diploma from Durham College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Studies from Trent University. Morgan continues to enhance her learning through online certifications and workshops focusing on intersectionality in the workplace, supporting neurodiversity in the workplace, and accessible communications. 

Interesting tidbit
Morgan likes going on long walks, propagating plants, and enjoying a nice cup of coffee!
 

Email: mmarques@abilitiescentre.org

Mubina began her journey with the Abilities Centre in 2023 and is very motivated by the organization’s mission and vision. She holds a BA in Sociology & Economics from the University of Toronto along with multiple mindset coaching certifications and brings years of professional experience in the IDEA space and in the coaching industry. Furthermore, Mubina brings significant intersectional lived experience to the team as she uses a wheelchair and is a single mom of a teenager. The time Mubina has spent engaging in the multitude of projects has strengthened her abilities as a manager, facilitator, and trainer.  Mubina has worked with people across the globe from different backgrounds and varying ages, including athletes and youth. Serving others and working with people is a true passion of Mubina’s, and she has come to realize this is indeed her true purpose in life - and she loves every minute of it!

Mubina is an athlete and participated in many competitive parasports in her younger days. Today, she spends her free time with her son and at local arenas watching him play hockey.

Email: kmortley@abilitiescentre.org 

Three words that best describe Tracy:

Caring, Passionate, Charismatic 

What’s Tracy's role and connection to the cause?  

Tracy has been with Abilities Centre since the doors opened in 2012 and knew at a that point in her career that Health & Wellbeing at Abilities Centre was always going to be a part of her life. Her passion for helping everyone to connect socially or physically at the centre was her plan from day one. 

Tracy is responsible for the outstanding quality and inclusive Health & Wellbeing fitness programming for all ages and abilities; she also sets her standards to the highest to make sure we deliver outstanding customer excellence to our centre and community partners.   

Coming from the UK (Scotland)  Tracy, along with her two children had a few barriers to cross on their journey to becoming part of Canada’s wonderful diverse and inclusive country. 

What academic work set Tracy up for success?  

Tracy has been in the Health & Wellness industry for over 25 years. Coming from a strong leadership background she has multiple certification in many streams in all fitness trends, from many fitness industries,  she also holds a BSc (Hons) diploma from Strathclyde University in Leadership & Management, through Fitness, Sports & Development, she is also an Exercise Physiologist. 

Interesting tidbit  

Being an Oshawa Generals hockey fan, she loves to go to local games, she also loves to travel on vacations to different countries and on her spare time you will find Tracy on her motorcycle.

Contact:

tmahon@abilitiescentre.org
T: 905 665 8500 ext. 200