Madalyn holds a B.A. Hons. and Juris Doctor, both from the University of Alberta. Madalyn brings several years of experience at the Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre in Edmonton where she volunteered as a child advocate and prepared countless children and youth to testify in criminal proceedings. Madalyn started working in the public service in the Northwest Territories in 2023, and has previously worked as a front line social worker and volunteered for many non-profit organizations. Madalyn founded NTCYAN with the goal of advocating for and leading the creation of better supports for children and youth who are victims or witnesses in criminal justice proceedings in the Northwest Territories, and is excited for the organization’s access to justice mandate to grow under the leadership and expertise of other members of the founding board.
Contact Madalyn at madalynmandziuk@ntcyan.ca
Katie Welsh holds a Master of Social Work and brings extensive experience working with a wide range of vulnerable populations, including at-risk youth and neurodiverse children. Through her time in the education system, at CFS, Stanton Hospital, and Homebase YK, Katie has developed a deep understanding of the challenges young people face. Her work has taught her the importance of patience, compassion, and a strengths-based approach, ensuring that each youth she supports feels heard, valued, and empowered. Katie balances professional expertise with genuine care, and she is passionate about creating programs, policies, and initiatives that foster resilience, inclusion, and opportunity for all youth in the Territories.
Contact Katie at katiewelsh@ntcyan.ca
Dalton Hill has worked in the federal public service in the Northwest Territories since 2023 and is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. Dalton brings experience as a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Edmonton, and valuable lived experiences to the board.
Contact Dalton at daltonhill@ntcyan.ca
Leesa Myers (she/her) is a board member of the Northwest Territories Child and Youth Advocacy Network (NTCYAN). She brings extensive experience supporting children and youth involved in the criminal justice system, with a particular focus on trauma-informed, culturally safe, and youth-centred approaches. Through her professional work, Leesa has supported young people who are victims, witnesses, or system-involved, often navigating complex intersections of justice, housing, education, and wellbeing.
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung Peoples of the Kulin Nation, Leesa brings a strong background in frontline support, program development, and advocacy. She is committed to collaborative, inclusive, and equity-focused work that strengthens services for children and youth across the Northwest Territories.
Contact Leesa at leesamyers@ntcyan.ca.
Korry moved to Yellowknife from Ontario in 2019. She has a degree in Arts and Science from McMaster University, a Social Service Worker diploma from Northern College, and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Thompson Rivers University. Since moving to the Northwest Territories, Korry has worked and volunteered within the social services field supporting children in care and assisting youth and adults experiencing homelessness. In her previous role at a planning consulting firm, she worked closely with an Indigenous-led housing organization in Fort Good Hope, focusing on housing initiatives that took into account the broader social determinants of health. Since 2025, Korry has been a strong community advocate for establishing a Child and Youth Advocate’s Office in the NWT, which is an oversight body that oversees government services that serve children. Korry’s approach to work is rooted in equity, with an emphasis on ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.
Contact Korry at korrygarvey@ntcyan.ca.