Our Team
Building a brighter and safer future, together.
Jasmine, Executive Director, BA (Hons) Psychology
Jasmine Scott De Fina, BA (Hons) Psychology, is an Indigenous survivor of human trafficking, Executive Director of SafeHope Home, and a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and systems leader. She brings a rare and powerful combination of lived experience, academic training, and frontline leadership to her work advancing survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches across Canada. Jasmine holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree, beginning in Spring 2026, further strengthening her expertise in trauma, mental health, and systems-level intervention. She specializes in consulting with organizations to build, rebuild, and strengthen programs serving survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. Jasmine has extensive experience supporting agencies in transition—often stepping in to stabilize, restructure, and lead organizations from crisis toward sustainability and impact. Over the past year, Jasmine has delivered 46 presentations, directly reaching more than 6,600 individuals across sectors including education, law enforcement, and community services. Her influence extends far beyond the room, with over 100,000 additional individuals reached through media, podcasts, and digital platforms. As Executive Director of SafeHope Home—one of Canada’s few survivor-led long-term recovery programs—Jasmine leads with a deep commitment to dignity, empowerment, and long-term healing. She also works within Victim Services of York Region, collaborating with police and frontline systems to improve coordinated responses to trafficking. Jasmine is widely recognized for her ability to bring people together—leveraging a strong national network of partners, allies, and community leaders to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change. She is deeply committed to elevating survivor voices, mentoring others to step into leadership, and advocating for systems change that ensures survivors are treated with dignity, equity, and respect. Her work is faith-driven, justice-oriented, and focused on lasting systemic impact.
Allison, Director of Operations
Allison is the community outreach and intake support worker at SafeHope home. She started her journey with SafeHope Home as the program facilitator before transitioning into her current role. With 20 years of experience in the social service field, Allison has a great deal of experience with individuals and families experiencing homelessness, those with substance use disorders and mental illness. Allison is the founder and former Director of Jinja Connection, an organization located in Uganda, East Africa that supports children and youth sleeping on the streets. Allison lived in Uganda for 10 years where she met her husband. They have 2 children and love spending their free time travelling to new places and back to Uganda to visit their friends and family. “I am honoured to be able to stand alongside the strong women who come to Safehope Home and support them in their recovery journey”
Christine Hampson, Outreach Supervisor
Christine Hampson is a dedicated and compassionate trauma-informed leader committed to empowering women on their healing and recovery journeys. As Program Supervisor of Outreach at SafeHope Home, Christine oversees community engagement initiatives, provides trauma-informed supervision to staff, and ensures that outreach efforts foster safety, healing, and long-term recovery. With over 25 years of combined experience in social services, crisis intervention, and program management, Christine brings both professional expertise and deep empathy to her work. Her background includes roles in crisis counseling, case management, and community mental health, as well as experience in business, program development and management. Christine believes in meeting people exactly where they are in their recovery journey, recognizing that healing is not linear and that every step no matter how small deserves to be honoured. “Real change happens,” she says, “when we see people for who they are today, not just who we hope they’ll become.” Driven by this philosophy, Christine leads with compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to creating pathways of hope and empowerment for every person she supports.
Maggie, Addiction Counsellor and Community Coordinator
Maggie Beatie is recognized as a distinguished advocate for women. She has earned respect and admiration of her colleagues during her long career in addiction services and sexual assault organizations. At MacMaster University, she studied addiction and mental health and has become a natural learner and teacher, embracing sharing knowledge with her community. She began her career in 1989, working with women in addiction treatment centres. She was passionate about helping women heal and used her background and education to make a difference at Bethesda House – a shelter for women and children, the Durham Rape Crisis Centre and Destiny Manor – a women’s treatment centre (now known as Pinewood’s Women’s Residential Treatment Centre). She also spent many hours professionally and personally supporting and advocating for women who had been incarcerated. Many of the women suffered from addiction and lived traumatic lives of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse. Later in her career, Maggie spent over 20 years working in the walk-in crisis unit, welcoming people looking for a way out of addiction at Pinewood Centre of Lakeridge Health. She became familiar with the homeless, mandated and street population and how underserved they are. Maggie accepted a position at Safe Hope Home in 2018 facilitating addiction-specific groups. Today she holds the title of Addiction Counsellor. It is here at SafeHope Home where all her experience has come together serving the women who seek safety and healing. It’s clear to everyone who meets Maggie that she uses her skills and passion at every opportunity to advocate for women and those who have suffered the wounds of trauma and addiction. Every woman she works with gets the same energy she would give her daughter, sister, or friend. She lives in Oshawa, Ontario and loves to spend time on Lake Kashwackamack with her husband of 35 years, Rick. She is a loving mother of five, grandmother of five, and great-grandmother of one. When she is not helping others, she can be found playing pool in local billiards leagues. Quote from Maggie: “When I leave work, I stand for a moment on the stoop and admire the view as I contemplate everything I have experienced in life. Every piece of education, every job, and every client has been a blessing in my life to lead me to this very moment at Safe Hope Home. It truly is an honour to work with such a dedicated team of talented, powerful and experienced women.”
Christine, Program Facilitator
Angela, Office Manager I Human Resources
Heather, Manager of Care and Intake
Heather is the Supervisor of Care at SafeHope home, she started working with SafeHope home in 2022. Heather received her Social Service Worker diploma from Loyalist College in 2008. Heather is working towards her Bachelors of Social Work through the online distance delivery program with the University of Manitoba. Before joining the SafeHope Home team, Heather spent many years working with youth and mental health. To accompany her passion to help others, Heather has completed training in Trauma-informed Responses to Human Trafficking, First Aid and CPR, CPI, Psychological First Aid, Infant mental health, San’yas indigenous cultural safety, Ministry of the Attorney General Human Trafficking training and Naloxone administration. In addition to all of this, Heather is also the proud and devoted mother to two young boys and a beautiful dog.
Shabnam, Care Staff
Sheanda, Care Staff
Shauna, Care Staff
Josie, Care Staff
Adriana, Care Staff
Kaitlyn, Care Staff
Kaitlyn is a Care Staff At SafeHope Home and her pronouns are she/her. She is of white settler heritage and is also Jordanian. Kaitlyn is dedicated to ongoing learning. She has her Social Service Worker diploma, Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health, and an Undergraduate Degree in Social Work. She is knowledgeable in mental health, gender-based violence, Indigenous ways of knowing, and addiction interventions including motivational interviewing. Her approach to social work includes feminist perspectives, trauma-informed care, and anti-oppressive practice. She has prior experience in providing supports for at risk youth, folks experiencing housing insecurity, and folks in need of harm reduction resources. Kaitlyn is passionate about supporting survivors of human trafficking and she is dedicated to maintaining safer spaces for the women that she works with. She works from a space of compassion and collaboration and she values community building. When Kaitlyn is not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading books, and leaning into her creativity with writing and visual arts.
Shantel, Care Staff
Shantel is an advocate & Care Staff at SafeHope Home. Shantel has a Social Service Worker diploma & a BA in Global Development. Shantel is currently working full-time as a Crisis Response Specialist on a new pilot that focuses on bridging the gaps for BIPOC communities faced with mental health crises. Shantel continues to advocate for services for women, BIPOC & mental health communities. Shantel enjoys going on nature walks and hikes. Shantel is creative & artistic and uses art as a form of therapy for herself and community members.
Meet our Board
Noemi, Director
Noemi is a graduate of Ontario Bible College (currently Tyndale University) with a Bachelors of Religious Education. She is now a retired civil servant, having worked 11 years in the Health Care sector and 25 years in the Education sector in different administrative roles. She serves on the Board because she has a passion to see the women that come through this ministry redeemed and restored experiencing the power of God to restore brokenness to an abundant living.
Nicola King, Interim Board Chair Board Member
Nicola King is a faith-driven leader, transformational leadership coach, and licensed real estate agent with a heart for missions, both local and overseas. She actively volunteers in women’s ministries, providing mentorship and leadership coaching that supports women in their journeys of restoration and healing. Nicola has served on several overseas mission trips and is actively involved in her community and local church. She brings a deep commitment to servant leadership, faith-based values, and compassionate care. As a real estate agent, Nicola contributes practical expertise in property, stewardship, and strategic decision-making, supporting sustainability, asset management, and long-term organizational planning. Her passion is to see restoration and healing become possible realities for women as they rebuild their lives with dignity, hope, and purpose.
Joshua Henry, Board Secretary
Joshua Henry serves as the Board Secretary for SafeHope Home, bringing both professional expertise and personal passion to the organization’s mission of restoration and empowerment. He works with Infrastructure Ontario, where he leads real estate initiatives that support the Province of Ontario’s public infrastructure and community priorities. His work reflects a strong commitment to strategic planning, stewardship, and collaboration — qualities that strengthen SafeHope Home’s governance and long-term vision. Beyond his professional life, Joshua is an active member of Malvern Christian Assembly, where he serves on the worship team and plays the guitar. In his free time, Joshua enjoys taking long drives with his wife and is actively involved in his local church activities. He lives by the verse, “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31
Funmi Ajayi, PCP, Board Treasurer
With deep experience across accounting, payroll, project management, and operations, she has built a reputation for turning ideas into practical, scalable systems that work. Her role at SafeHope reflects her passion for service and aligns her expertise with the organization’s mission. Funmi is an Accountant and Consultant at Liquid Tally Consulting Inc., where she partners with businesses to strengthen their financial foundations, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable performance. She is known for her sharp thinking, disciplined execution, and ability to bring clarity and structure to complex situations. At her core, Funmi is a Christian with an unshakable faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Her faith grounds her decisions, strengthens her resilience, and fuels her belief that with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). This foundation drives her commitment to excellence, integrity, and perseverance through every challenge. She is a member of New Life Church, Woodbridge.
Sherilyn Charles-Smith, Board Member
Sherilyn Charles-Smith is a strategic advisor, executive coach, and co-founder of C3 Effect Consulting, bringing over 15 years of experience across operations, strategy, and organizational transformation. She has led large, high-performing teams in complex environments and is known for her ability to bring clarity to vision and structure to execution. Her role at Safe Hope Homes reflects her commitment to service and her passion for helping organizations deliver meaningful, lasting impact. Through her work, Sherilyn partners with leaders to align priorities, strengthen performance, and translate strategy into measurable results. As a coach, she supports leaders in building confidence, navigating complexity, and leading with intention. She has also supported non-profit organizations in strengthening their foundations, clarifying direction, and positioning themselves for long-term success. Sherilyn is driven by a deep belief in the power of people and the importance of creating environments where individuals feel seen, supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. Her faith shapes her perspective, grounding her in purpose and guiding how she serves others.
Meet our Volunteers
Janice, Care Staff Volunteer
Dawn, Care Staff Volunteer