MEET THE TEAM
Melanie Taddeo-Nxumalo
Founder of Connect 4 Life
Melanie Taddeo-Nxumalo is the visionary founder of Connect 4 Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to skill development for individuals of all abilities. With a background as a special education teacher Melanie has spent over twenty years empowering students with diverse needs, ensuring they have the tools and support to thrive both in and out of the classroom. A passionate advocate for inclusion, Melanie believes that everyone, regardless of ability, deserves access to opportunities that enable personal and professional growth. This unwavering commitment to inclusion and equity drives Melanie to lead Connect 4 Life in creating programs that break down barriers and open doors for all members of the community.
Sean Pickard
Station Manager for Voices 4 Ability Radio
The intentional man of mystery.
Paige Whitehouse
Assistant Station Manager for Voices 4 Ability Radio
Host for Ghostly Pioneers on Voices 4 Ability Radio
Completed the An Accessible Voice in Broadcasting Course (2021)
My name is Paige Whitehouse, I graduated from the Accessible Voice in Broadcasting Course in 2021. I’m the Assistant Station Manager at Voices 4 Ability Radio and the host of Ghostly Pioneers. I help when I’m needed in areas such as social media, editing shows and running zoom meetings. I’m also a host on the Community Partners Podcast occasionally and a guest occasionally on the Ability Panel.
Social Media for Ghostly Pioneers
Facebook – Ghostly Pioneers Podcast
Instagram – Ghostly Pioneers
X – Ghostly Pioneers
Threads – Ghostly Pioneers
Jocelyn Dore
Host for Beyond the Bong on Voices 4 Ability Radio
Completed the An Accessible Voice in Broadcasting Course (2021)
My name is Jocelyn Dore and I Live in London Ontario. I graduated from the Accessible Voice in Broadcasting program in 2021. I am the host of Beyond the Bong on Voices for Ability Radio.
Philiz Goh,
Producer and Host for the Ability Panel on Voices 4 Ability Radio
Completed the An Accessible Voice in Broadcasting Course (2021)
Philiz Goh is a registered certified oncology nurse. She attained her Masters of Health Systems Leaders and Administration from the University of Toronto with honours and has been a quality integrated patient care and accessibility advocate. Philiz completed the An Accessible Voice in Broadcasting course in 2021 and is looking forward to producing and hosting the Ability Panel.
Margrett Weldon
Producer for the Community Partners on Voices 4 Ability Radio
Completed the An Accessible Voice in Broadcasting Course (2018/2019)
My name is Margrett Weldon, and I’m settling down from the tornado that was created by my decision to relocate. Ever since I learned to walk, and function as a blind person, I was always interested in what goes on behind the scenes of factories, creations, and things like that. In 2017, I was able to take my love of getting in behind the scenes by becoming a contributor/broadcaster at Accessible Media Incorporated. From September 2018 to March 2019, I participated in Connect 4 Life’s Accessible Voice in Broadcasting. Now, I’m looking forward to contacting people, asking questions, and bringing the information that you need when it comes to tuning into Community Partners, and discovering the various organizations that Canada has to offer.
Steuart McCoy
Social Media Specialist for Voices 4 Ability Radio
Completed the An Accessible Voice in Broadcasting Course (2020)
Hi, I’m Steuart and I am the social media specialist for Voices 4 Ability Radio. I joined toastmasters as a way to gain confidence in myself and my writing, and this lead me back to voices 4 ability radio. As the social media specialist I am responsible for creating & posting content that is accurate and engaging for all our listeners, trying to do that and hoping that everyone has a smile on their face, keeps me busy.
