My Outlet
We have assembled a talented team of cross-disciplinary professionals and thinkers to offer solutions to today's human capital gridlock for a better tomorrow. Join us on our journey to unlock your own and your organization's personal superpower! Your best self is waiting!
Our story
My Outlet was founded by Audrie Chad, a successful corporate leader with firsthand experience navigating neurodiversity. Through this lived experience, she learned the tremendous value of bringing awareness, support, and practical solutions to neurodivergent individuals at an early age, along with supporting them and organizations throughout the lifecycle.
We know that receiving a diagnosis —whether ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or any other form of neurodiversity — can feel overwhelming, confusing, and challenging to process. Likewise, living without a diagnosis can create an absence of valuable information. That’s why we’re here: to guide individuals, families and businesses with clarity, compassion, and real-world strategies that make a difference.
Our mission
At My Outlet, we are employing a strength based approach and a positive mindset to change the narrative around neurodiversity with a mission to achieve better outcomes for society. Our activities and initiatives are razer focused on accessing untapped talent and unlocking barriers to reaching full potential.
Our team
My Outlet brings together a cross disciplined team with deep expertise in education, clinical fields, business, neurodiversity, arts, science and more.
Audrie Chad
Founder
Audrie, a neurodivergent mother of two, is passionate about empowering kids, youth, young adults and leadership teams, creating spaces where they can thrive. Frustrated by the lack of support systems, she founded My Outlet to help children, teens, and young adults discover and develop their strengths. With her leadership, My Outlet has expanded its reach to support leadership teams within schools, camps and corporations with the establishment or enhancement of a neuroaffirming culture within their organizations.
With a background in finance, risk management, and sustainability, Audrie has advised top Canadian financial institutions on social impact, diversity, and inclusion. A thought leader in her field, she champions better education, camper experiences and employment outcomes for neurodivergent individuals to drive positive social outcomes and economic growth.
She holds a dual degree in Honours in Business Administration and Health Sciences from Western University. She is a CFA charter holder and a board member of the Institute of Neurodiversity Canada (ION-C).
Elisha Pamensky
Director of Training (DOT)
Elisha, a dynamic leader with lived ADHD experience, was My Outlet’s inaugural Facilitator in October 2023, helping bring its vision to life. With a background in event production and entertainment, he now consults across industries while remaining a key advisor to My Outlet.
As Director of Training, Elisha delivers virtual training for Facilitators and leads in-person sessions during visits to Toronto.
Ilana Pelcowitz
Program Co-developer and My Outlet Signature Program Social Worker
Ilana is a Registered Social Worker (MSW) with a background in supporting children, youth, and teens. She specializes in working with neurodivergent clients, particularly those with ADHD, autism, and learning differences. Using a warm, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, she helps clients navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and low self-esteem. She is dedicated to creating supportive, inclusive spaces where young people feel understood and empowered.
Jonah Hamilton
Senior Facilitator
Jonah brings deep roots in dance, including tap, jazz, ballet, acrobatics, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary. Jonah embraced his first chance to teach at 12 years old and discovered his passion for teaching, self-improvement, community development, and health & fitness promotion.
Jonah has choreographed and taught workshops for dance studios all across the GTA, continuously refining his craft and finding new ways to stoke curiosity and passion in the artists and leaders of tomorrow. Jonah has also been involved in various community-based initiatives such as Future Possibilities for Kids, Habitat for Humanity, and the Phoenix Leadership Project.
In the classroom, Jonah is all about fostering a safe environment where students can feel comfortable making mistakes and exploring their own voices and creativity.
Jonah recently graduated from York University, completing his Bachelor of Sciences in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, and earning a Certificate of Athletic Therapy. Jonah now works in Toronto as a Certified Personal Trainer, a dance choreographer and instructor, a leadership coach and entrepreneur, and a celebrated Senior Facilitator at My Outlet.
Kimberly van Dijk
Director of Mentorship and University Campus Programming
Kimberly is dedicated to helping people discover their strengths and build confidence. She understands how powerful guidance at the right time can be, and she is dedicated to creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.
With a background in commerce and community-focused roles, Kimberly brings both structure and creativity to the mentorship and university campus programming at My Outlet. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Rotman Commerce program and a CanFitPro-certified trainer, she blends her love of learning, wellness, and connection to empower people with the skills and confidence needed to thrive.
Maya Obadia, PhD
Ad-hoc clinical consultant
Dr. Maya Obadia, PhD, RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist and expert in Motivational Interviewing (MI) with a PhD from the University of Toronto. A certified MI Trainer and MINT member, she has led MI training and implementation across healthcare and mental health settings.
Specializing in neurodiverse children, she helps build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social skills while supporting parents and educators. She also teaches psychology at the University of Guelph-Humber and contributes to research, advancing psychotherapy and mental well-being.
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