Who we are

Darcy joined Social Enterprise for Canada as its CEO in November 2022. He has many years of leadership experience in the social sector including overseeing family and wellness programs, spearheading local and provincial-level immigrant serving programs, directing youth-led services, and supporting community development and poverty reduction.  Darcy is a visionary leader with a track record of supporting organizations, programs and partnerships to clarify their sense of purpose, mission and collective vision. He is known for fostering collaborative relationships where trust and genuine appreciation for the contributions of each partner paves the way for long-lasting change and impact. Darcy holds an MDiv and MBA. He volunteers on several boards while also actively engaging in mentoring relationships with younger leaders. Darcy is happily married the proud father of three adult daughters.

Eric Chen has been with SEC since 2011 and currently serves as the Senior Director, Finance. In this role, he oversees all SEC financial aspects. His key responsibilities include developing SEC’s financial strategic plan, leading the annual budgeting process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, establishing financial policies and procedures, and managing the organization’s annual audit.

As the senior financial lead, Eric also plays a critical advisory role to the SEC Board, Finance Committee, and senior management on risk management, financial health, and long-term sustainability.

Eric brings extensive accounting and financial leadership experience from both the business and nonprofit sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, earned his Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation in 2009, and transitioned to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in 2014.

With over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, Ajlal Haider is a seasoned technology professional known for his deep technical expertise and strategic vision. His career spans a wide range of technologies, giving him a uniquely diverse perspective on the evolving landscape of information technology.

Holding an MBA in addition to his technical credentials, Ajlal combines business acumen with technological insight to drive impactful solutions that align with organizational goals. Whether it’s designing robust IT infrastructures, leading digital transformation projects, or optimizing enterprise systems, he brings a results-oriented approach rooted in best practices and innovation.

A lifelong learner, Ajlal is passionate about staying ahead of the curve. He continuously hones his skills, explores emerging technologies, and mentors others in the field. His dedication to excellence and adaptability has made him a trusted advisor and visionary leader.

Ian Ritchie has worked in the non profit sector since 1993 specializing in health care, community mental health, seniors/home care and most recently, immigration services in Ontario. Ian is a results-driven senior leader with a successful history of designing, implementing, and leading transformative programs within high-performing organizations. With expertise in change management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, Ian excels in fostering collaborations that enhance community partnerships and drive organizational excellence. With a proven ability to build and develop teams and manage diverse divisions.

Ian’s education background, includes training from academic institutions such as John Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, The Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and Lakehead University.

“I started my career in the non-profit sector in 1983 in licensed childcare.  By 1993, I had shifted my focus to Child and Family Support, where I worked to support licensed childcare, school-based initiatives, parent and family programs, child development, and research. Since joining SEC in 2010, I’ve been committed to building collaborative, empowered teams that respond with creativity and compassion to the evolving needs of families and communities.”

“This work is deeply meaningful to me because I believe in fostering strong partnerships and creating environments where staff feel supported, valued, and inspired to make a difference in the lives of children and families.”

Ying is the Director of Family Justice Services, overseeing the Supervised Parenting Time Program in the Peel and York regions. She is an internationally trained medical specialist with over 20 years of experience in human services in Canada, including more than a decade in the non-profit sector. While not licensed to practice medicine in Canada, her background brings a unique and valuable perspective to her work. She also holds a diploma in Life Skills Coaching and is a licensed paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. With expertise in conflict resolution, crisis prevention and intervention, and stakeholder engagement, she leads a diverse team committed to ensuring that children have safe and meaningful contact with their parents and family members during challenging times. Her leadership is grounded in a deep dedication to trauma-informed, child-centered support for families.

Leisa is a passionate people leader with over 22 years of progressive HR experience, in the not-for-profit sector. She brings lived experience, radical empathy, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and well-being. Since joining SEC in 2023, she has led transformative people strategies that support a thriving and inclusive workplace. Leisa is known for her collaborative approach, creative problem solving, and unwavering focus on building an engaged, values-driven workforce. Leisa’s work is rooted in the belief that people are the heart and strength of organizational success. Leisa is a graduate of St. Lawrence College and TMU’s Ted Rogers School of Management Human Resources Programs and holds her Certified Human Resources Professional Designation from the HRPA. Leisa is also an accomplished musician and vocalist and supports several volunteer initiatives in this capacity.