Our Team

Jacky Chui is a registered social worker with over six years of experience working with ethnic minority families and youth. He has a strong background in school social work services, with three years of experience in that field. Jacky is dedicated to providing emotional counseling, crisis management, and organizing programs for social inclusion.

Selam Fsehaye is a compassionate and experienced counsellor with over 17 years of supporting individuals, children, youth, and families through cultural adjustment, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Selam provides culturally sensitive and culturally responsive socioemotional counselling that recognizes the unique experiences of newcomers and supports their emotional well-being, resilience, and successful integration into their new communities. Selam is passionate about empowering newcomer youth and creating mental health awareness among families, schools, and communities. She helps young people develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication and relationships, build confidence, and navigate the challenges of settlement and cultural adjustment. Selam speaks Tigrigna and Arabic and has some proficiency in Amharic.

Jamuna is a former clinical psychologist with extensive experience in teaching, coaching, management, and program development. She holds a M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Psychology. As an immigrant from Nepal, Jamuna's journey mirrors that of many others, and she has called Calgary home for nearly two decades. Jamuna and her family have embraced Calgary as a vibrant and welcoming city for newcomers.

She is passionate about supporting smooth transitions for newcomers, particularly youth, children, and their families. Working with CBFY has been a deeply rewarding experience, allowing her to make a meaningful impact in the community. In addition to English, Jamuna is fluent in Nepali, Hindi, and Urdu.

Outside of work, Jamuna cherishes time with her family and loves traveling to different places, where she can connect with diverse cultures and people.

For over 13 years, Yevheniia's passion has been helping people navigate challenging experiences and reclaim their lives. She's provided mental health support to diverse populations—children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. Yevheniia's motivation stems not only from the intrinsic interest and proficiency in her work but also from the belief that improving one person's well-being contributes to a better world for my daughter.

With a master's degree in psychology from Ukraine and certifications for working with various client categories, she's honed her skills through one-on-one sessions, group work, and large audience engagements, both in-person and virtually. Collaborative and supportive environments fuel Yevheniia's commitment to delivering quality experiences.