Our Team
We believe that creating an inclusive and supported community starts with us.
We laugh as hard as we work, and we are each in our own way, deeply committed to our mission.
Theodora Brinckman
Executive Director
theodora.brinckman@habilitas.ca
My Inspiration
Avigail Aronoff
Director, Communications and
Community Outreach
My Inspiration
Carly Gips
Fundraising Data Analyst
carly.gips@habilitas.ca
My Inspiration
Theodora Brinckman
Executive Director
theodora.brinckman@habilitas.ca
My Inspiration
Avigail Aronoff
Director, Communications and
Community Outreach
My Inspiration
Carly Gips
Fundraising Data Analyst
carly.gips@habilitas.ca
My Inspiration
Tara Maritzer
Associate Director, Philanthropy
tara.maritzer@habilitas.ca
My Inspiration
Tara Maritzer
Associate Director, Philanthropy
tara.maritzer@habilitas.ca
My Inspiration
Allyson Reynolds
Philanthropy Associate
My Inspiration
Sean Zikman, MBA
Director, Philanthropy
My Inspiration
Theodora Brinckman
Executive Director
Executive Director
The spirit and the resilience that is Habilitas is drawn from those we serve and what we aspire to achieve – a world where disabilities are no longer disabling. Every day I come to work I witness the incredible strength of the human spirit and what it allows us to accomplish. It is a true privilege to be a part of this great and wonderful philanthropic movement of hope, inclusion, empowerment and determination!
Avigail Aronoff
Director, Communication and
Community Outreach
Director, Communications and Community Outreach
I am driven by the belief that striving for equity is fundamental if we are to create and live in a truly just society. I am honoured to be working with our current partners on maximizing their impact, and excited to continue broadening Habilitas’ reach by expanding our network. Having a front-seat to the life-changing work carried out by our partners is inspirational.
Carly Gips
Fundraising Data Analyst
Fundraising Data Analyst
We are all equal, all deserving of the basic human rights for independence, dignity, self-esteem, and happiness. Many of us require a little extra help and support in accessing these rights. For those with physical disabilities or sensory impairments, Habilitas Foundation funded programs are a means to that access. As a member of the Habilitas Foundation team, I am proud to be part of a system that improves the lives of so many.
Sean Zikman, MBA
Director, Philanthropy
Director, Philanthropy
One of the best parts of our work is speaking directly with our donors. I was recently in a conversation with a long-time supporter. I thanked him for his generosity, and described how important his support has been in giving hope to people with disabilities. I was moved by the response he gave back to me – offering me his thanks for allowing him to make such a difference and feel so good about his support.
It’s truly a privilege to help realize donors’ dreams of making a real difference in the life of someone living with a physical impairment. Habilitas allows us to fashion a world of opportunity for those living with a disability.Thank you for your life-changing support.
Tara Maritzer
Associate Director, Philanthropy
Associate Director, Philanthropy
Working for Habilitas Foundation is not just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. I am excited to be part of a community of passionate individuals dedicated to creating a world that is inclusive, supportive, and empowering for everyone. It is a true privilege to be part of this philanthropic movement, filled with hope, inclusion, empowerment, and unwavering determination.