The Council of Community Living Ontario consists of 12 self-advocates from across the province who work together with Community Living Ontario’s Board of Directors to find solutions and share information, opinions, knowledge, and experience on important issues such as poverty, safe and affordable housing, human rights, and barriers to quality health care. If you are looking to learn more about Community Living Ontario’s Council, reach out directly to Angiza Nasiree, Council and Family Engagement Coordinator and/or Amber Taylor, Council President below.
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2025/2026 Council

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Niko Pupella - President

Niko is from Uxbridge, Ontario. He is a huge animal lover (especially horses, dogs & cats) and is very savvy with computers and technology and enjoys learning as it continuously evolves.
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Judy Noonan - Vice President

Judy's advocacy efforts span more than 30 years. Her advocacy and volunteer efforts have earned her the Action Read Leadership Award among others.

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Farrah Sattaur

Farrah is currently employed as the Self Advocate Advisor with Community Living Toronto. As a person living with a disability, Farrah’s passion to help others with disabilities comes from her own lived experience.

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Amber Taylor

Amber Taylor is from Community Living Durham North. She is a strong advocate for others and enjoys working with the Council on the different projects.
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Brianne Taggart

Brianne is from the Town of Kingsville in Essex County. She is an artist and photographer. She has always been involved in various projects and committee work.
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Melissa Belviso

Melissa Belviso loves working hard, meeting new friends, and sparking fresh ideas to help people living with developmental disabilities. She believes there is always hope and light for everyone, and that with the best support possible, we can create beautiful lives together.
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Crystal Silverthorne

Crystal Silverthorne lives in Dunnville, Ontario, and serves on the Board of Community Living Haldimand. She uses her voice to speak up for herself and others, promoting understanding and inclusion in her community.

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Keith Metcalf

Keith Metcalf is from Simcoe, Ontario. He began volunteering as a Board Member for Community Living Access in 2021.  He also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity in Simcoe from 2021 to 2024.
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Dzidra Halar

A founding member of the original Our Voices Matter group in Toronto, Dzidra takes pride in her involvement with Community Living Ontario's Council. She is not afraid to speak up for inclusion and equality.

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Jem Moeller

Jem is an Indigenous person who lives with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). She joined Council so she could help others overcome challenges and educate people about FAS. 

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Stella Curtis

Stella is proud to be a self-advocate and enjoys that it allows her the opportunity to meet people and hear their voices about what they want and need to live their best quality of life. 

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Brandon Bain

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