Our Board
The Association is a registered not-for-profit under the Northwest Territories Societies Act. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board’s primary role is to govern and provide leadership and direction for the Association in pursuit of its Mission. The Board believes that good governance is vital to the effective and efficient operation of the Association. This requires making a distinction between the functions of the Board and those of management and the establishment of Board structures and processes which provide effective accountability, transparency, and oversight.
The Board is governed by the Yellowknife Day Care Association’s Bylaws (updated in spring 2019); a document that is owned by the Membership. The Board’s Governance Policies outline the Board’s collective responsibilities, the responsibilities of individual directors, and sets out the Executive Limitations Policy. At each Annual General Meeting, a minimum of four director positions will be up for election.
Current Members
President
Dana was born and raised in Yellowknife. She has a background in environmental sciences and biology and currently works as a biologist for the Government of Canada. Dana brings some previous board experience having served on the Graduate Student Association board during her time in university and as a co-chair of the Occupation Health and Safety committee at the Gahcho Kue Mine site. Dana’s love for her home and northern families is what drew her into becoming a member of the board
Vice-President
Andrea Posynick
Andrea is a born-and-raised Yellowknifer currently working as a senior communications advisor with the territorial government. She has a background in graphic design and photography, and spent a decade teaching dance classes locally for children and adults. Andrea is passionate about supporting community programming and intends to use her creative and public sector experience to support the families at YK Daycare.
Secretary
Christine Glowach
Born and raised in Yellowknife, I’m proud to call this community home. My husband and I have had both of our children attend the daycare, and our youngest is currently thriving in the toddler classroom. As a parent, I’ve had a wonderful experience with the daycare and have seen firsthand the care and dedication of the staff.
Professionally, I serve as the Director of Policy, Legislation, Evaluation, and Communications with the Government of the Northwest Territories. I’m excited to bring my background in public service and my passion for community-building to my role on the board.
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family. I’m always happy to chat with other parents and hear their thoughts and ideas. During my term on the board, I hope to help make the daycare experience just as amazing for all families, the Executive Director, and the incredible staff.
Director at large
Director at large
Zachary Bordman
Director at large
Zack moved to Yellowknife in 2018 along with his then-pregnant wife Meg. 5 months later, Meg gave birth to their son Simon, and another 3.5 years later he started at the Yellowknife Daycare! Simon's younger sister Naomi also joined him at the YKDA and has slowly work her way up the ranks from an Infant who arrived by being carried in her car seat, to a Toddler who could make some pretty decent crafts with only moderate help from the teachers, to a Preschooler who is currently starring on Class Dojo and thriving on Show-and-Share plus Ice Cream Fridays!
In between shuttling the kids to or from the YKDA, Zack works as a physician serving patients all across the NWT. He respects the YKDA's actions over the last few years, and looks forward to being part of a team that continues to guide the organization in a direction that makes decisions based on the best interests of the children, parents, daycare workers and society.
Sarah Arngna'naaq
Sarah has lived in Yellowknife since 2013 and has been in the north for most of her life. She is a lawyer who works for Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Sarah considers herself to be community minded and enjoys volunteering as a way to give back to the community. When her son joined the YKDA in 2021 and then positions on the board became available in 2022, she saw an opportunity to contribute to an important organization in Yellowknife. In addition to her legal training, Sarah brings previous board experience to the YKDA. She is the current Chairperson for the Nunavut Law Foundation and a director on the board for FOXY (Fostering Open eXpression among Youth).
Justin Rivera is a born and raised Yellowknifer with his earliest childcare experience being his attendance at Montessori as a child. But, like us all, he eventually grew up and pursued his education, recieving his Blue Seal Certification through the combination of his Red Seal as a journeyman Parts Technician as well as a Major in Marketing and Business Administration. After working for various private and government employers he decided to go into business for himself and is currently the owner of multiple northern businesses located in Yellowknife and Hay River. As a business owner Justin believes stable, safe, affordable, and professional childcare is a cornerstone of society; it allows parents and caregivers to pursue their careers and passions, which grow the north and allow our communities to flourish.
While Justin is no stranger to the daycare, with his oldest being a 2019 alumni, you can see him picking up his son who is currently enrolled with the YKDC who can usually be found naming cars that drive by the fence during outdoor playtime.
Justin Rivera
Dana Harris