BGC Ottawa
Medin Admasu is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and community development. Currently serving as Chief Programs Officer at the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa since June 2020, Medin has previously held significant roles including Program Manager at the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Tenant Community Worker at Ottawa Community Housing Corporation. Medin began a career in the nonprofit sector as Program Coordinator for Youth at the Community Foundation of Ottawa and as Program Assistant at Youth Challenge International. Medin's educational background includes an Honours B.A. in Human Rights and Law from Carleton University and a specialized focus in Program Evaluation, Public Policy and Administration from the same institution.
BGC Ottawa
For almost one hundred years, BGC Ottawa, a registered charity, has provided programming directly to children and youth in vulnerable neighbourhoods. FREE Community-based services. Positive relationships. Life-changing programs. As one of Ottawa’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides vital programs and services to an annual average of 4,500 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our Clubs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity. BGC Ottawa is about Systemic Opportunity. Charitable Registration #118814565 RR0001