Our Story

Nour draws on 10 years of experience as a workforce advisor, mentor, and influencer to inspire youth to make informed career choices that challenge the status quo. Her outreach and advocacy has resulted in numerous awards including the University of Windsor’s Alumni Association “Odyssey Award”, the Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor (WEST) “Innovation Award”, and the Leadership Windsor Essex “Alumni Award of Distinction”.

Amanda has over a decade of experience working in corporate and professional services industries, as well as social-enterprise and non-profit sectors. Amanda’s work-life philosophy is built on the cornerstones of female empowerment, grit and seeking meaning in everything she does. This has propelled her work with the  Build a Dream team, as her latest effort to help fuel a new generation of young women who are redefining the meaning of work on their own terms.
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminology from the University of Ottawa and lives in Ancaster with her husband and son.

Ann has had the privilege of working in the private and public sectors for over four decades as a marketing, public relations, and events professional. Her most recent position as Director of Marketing at St. Clair College in Windsor provided her with the opportunity to develop strong partnerships in education and the industrial sectors. Her volunteer pursuits include many years as a Rotarian where she held numerous chair positions in public relations and event planning. She was also the local Chair for the Easter Seals Telethon for more than five years. Ann achieved her foundation in business thanks to a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Windsor. Years of lifelong learning have filled in the rest of the blanks.

Kassey’s experience spans over a decade in marketing. Prior to joining Build a Dream, she spent 10 years in professional services, managing in-person and virtual events for a Bay Street law firm, and is responsible for expanding their marketing portfolio. Passionate about empowering young people, Kassey is excited to apply her skills to the non-profit sector and work on projects that will help young women shape and navigate their future. She holds a degree in Communications from McMaster University and a post-graduate certification in Advertising Management from Sheridan College. Kassey lives in Stoney Creek with her fiance and their dog, Winston.

Amanda is a feminist writer and scholar. Devoted to service; she is passionate about building and fostering community. Her motto is to “be more than a statistic” and with that in mind she is dedicated to amplifying the voices of other marginalized people and being a reliable support system.

Clarine is an enthusiastic academic who has over 2 years of experience in contributing to community enhancement as well as experience working professionally in a variety of sectors spanning from oil & gas to retail management. She is an advocate for ensuring the next generation challenges societal norms and is devoted to giving back to the community in any way possible. Clarine holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business and works towards being able to make a positive impact in all that she does.