Hi, I'm Jamila. I am an adult learning & development facilitator, youth advocate and mother. Blending my deep expertise and skills from 20+ years in corporate Marketing and Training, along with my lifelong personal passion work in youth advocacy, I now help families, educators and organizations build everyday mental health skills through practical, science-backed, play-based education, workshops & speaking events.

My mission is to normalize Mental Health Fitness like we do Physical Fitness, one child, one family and one community at a time. When we learn and grow together, we thrive together. That's what a village does. We are your Village.

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Currently completing her Master's in Counselling Psychology, Michala has hands-on experience supporting neurodivergent youth in care, facilitating peer support groups, and creating trauma-informed, strengths-based learning environments. She brings compassion, flexibility, and deep understanding of executive functioning challenges to every session.

Education: BA Psychology, MA Counselling Psychology (in progress), Mental Health First Aid Certified

Cerys Thompson is a communications strategist with over 15 years of experience helping senior leaders - including CEOs, executive boards and global leadership teams - engage their people with clarity, empathy and purpose.

 By blending self-awareness, empathy and a deep understanding of audience perspectives, she helps leaders build trust, strengthen relationships, and inspire action with their teams.

 

Now the founder of CT Communications, and creator of the Resonate with People™ program, Cerys shares her insights through keynote talks, workshops and training - inspiring audiences to put people at the heart of communication.

Corinne brings 20 years of customer service excellence and fitness instruction to Village of Play. Certified in CanfitPro Fitness, Zumba, and multiple yoga trainings including trauma-informed somatic practice, she creates movement-based learning experiences that support emotional regulation and body awareness.

Certifications: CanfitPro Fitness Instructor Specialist, CanfitPro Personal Trainer Specialist, Trauma-Informed Somatic Yoga