ABOUT US . . .

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EvenStart For Children's Society is a charitable organization founded by Ilona Boyce, MSW. As Executive Director, Ms. Boyce has worked with government and children's services in positions of increasing responsibility for 16 years. She left government in 1995 to found the Heartland Agency--anon-profit organization providing a variety of servcies to children. Ms. Boyce is a recognized expert in the field of early childhood programs and is regularly asked to speak at conferences about early intervention initiatives. She has been awarded the Early Childhood Professional Association of Alberta's Children's Service Award for her work. Ms. Boyce is a member of the Board of Directors of the Calgary Drop-in Centre Society, is a member of the Advisory Board for the Faculty of Social Work at Mount Royal College and Heartland Agency Educational Services. Ms. Boyce volunteers her time to the Society as its Executive Director.

EVENSTART - MONTEREY PARK SITE MANAGER

As a Bachelor of Commerce Degree graduate from the Haskayne School of Business (University of Calgary), Jennifer is responsible for the management of the Monterey Park site, including coordination of the EvenStart program, children's summer camps, and the school transportation system. She recruits and oversees staff including special needs teachers, educational assistants, therapists, and consultants. Jennifer has been involved with Heartland since its inception in 1995.