Staff

Ori’s first exposure to JACS was walking through the door as a client in the summer of 2006 as he was dealing with a drug,

Jay Pasternack, Clinical Director of JACS Toronto, graduated McMaster University, Addiction Studies Diploma in 1992. Continuing his studies at George Brown College and graduated the

With a degree in Therapeutic Recreation and a background in business development, Kaili joined JACS Toronto with a wide understanding of the importance of community

David Kaufman is a warm and outgoing Narrative and Solution Focused Brief Therapist and Canadian Certified Addictions Counselor. Today David is the Director of Outreach

Batya is the Youth Outreach Coordinator at JACS Toronto. She obtained her Master’s degree in social work from Yeshiva University and is certified in Cognitive

Ita Tobis is a clinical social worker (MSW, RSW) that has many years of experience working with children, adults, couples and families to implement healthy,

Eva worked 34 years in medical research at the University of Toronto and Toronto General Hospital. She joined JACS Toronto in the year 2009 in

A consummate professional and often referred to as the ‘central nervous system’ of JACS Toronto, Miriam has been responsible for the comprehensive administration of our office since

Ashlee Sud is a Student Therapist at JACS. She is currently completing her clinical placement as part of her Masters in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville

Samantha Klausz is a Social Work Student at JACS. She is currently completing her second year placement for her Masters of Social Work with Wurzweiler