Tasmyn Hughes

Board Member, est 2016

Tasmyn spent most of her childhood in Brampton, ON before moving to Innisfil where she completed high school at Nantyr Shores. She grew up playing basketball as a child but stopped playing almost immediately after entering high school. Like most student athletes, Tasmyn dealt with social pressures and occasionally struggled with mental health, but her biggest struggle was to find a community outlet or mentors to work with. Becoming that person for youth felt natural. In her final year of high school she would meet Shak and - like most people - immediately felt a sense of home. She would then start her involvement in the basketball community, ultimately falling in love with the power of the game. This friendship would prove to be one of the most important. Tasmyn continues to reach for her academic goals through her studies to obtain her BBA. 

Shak’s World is (and has always been) the community that we needed as young people and athletes. We believe team work makes the dream work, this means we can focus on pushing forward with the vision for our community- one youth of Barrie truly need. 

Delaila Johnson

Board Member, set 2020

Delaila is a Canadian Nigerian vlogger and philanthropist who utilizes her voice and platform of 200,000+ to make an impact in the world of
social media and charity work. Born in Nigeria and raised in Canada, Delaila has always had a passion for making a difference in the world. She started her career as a vlogger, creating content that focused on lifestyle, beauty, and fashion.

As her popularity grew, Delaila became more interested in using her platform to help others. She began volunteering with local charities in her community, and soon expanded her efforts to include international organizations. In 2020 she joined Shaks World, a non-profit organization that focuses on youth mental health, through sports, mentorship, and community engagement.

Since joining Shaks World, Delaila has traveled to Nigeria numerous times to work on various projects. She has helped build schools, provided school supplies, and organized food drives for those in need.

Through her work with Shaks World, Delaila's mission is to empower underprivileged individuals and communities by providing them with essential resources such as food, clothing, education, and access healthcare.

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Kevin Wilson

Head of Youth Mentorship, est 2017

Kevin is the founder of the National Basketball Youth Mentorship Program (NBYMP); a non-profit organization that provides mentorship services to youth across Canada and across the UK. He recently completed a master's degree in physiotherapy while studying in Scotland and completed his undergraduate degree from Brock University (St. Catharines, ON) in the field of Kinesiology. Prior to his studies in the UK and at Brock U., he earned a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Fleming College (Peterborough, ON). Kevin played on the varsity basketball teams at Brock U. and Fleming College. Kevin now advises our team in-between his job as Athletic Performance Coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) and Oklahoma City Blue (G-League)

Shemar Johnson

Head of Social and Economic Development, est 2018

RSW; MSW

My name is Shemar Johnson, I am a registered social worker and authorized child protection worker. I received my Bachelor of Social Work at Lakehead University and Master of Social Work at University of Toronto.

As a child protection worker, I am passionate about utilizing evidence-based practices to support children and families in ensuring optimal wellbeing, personal growth, and client-centered service. I strive to continue developing my social work skills by working with children, youth, and families within and outside child welfare. 

I have a strong interest in western, eastern and ancient philosophy. In addition, I have a passion for anything space related. 

In my experience, I have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills, as evident through my involvement with Afri-Carb-Can Connexions in mentoring child welfare staff to practice reflectivity with racialized clients and through my experience as a Team Leader with Victim Services of Simcoe County.

I am excited to be a part of the Shak's World Advisory Committee.

Ashley Pengelley

Head Mental Health Service, SSW; BA; MA

Bilingual Clinical Therapist,  est 2019

Ashley has completed her Masters in Counseling Psychology program with distinction, her BA in psychology as well as her Social Service Worker diploma, marketing, and business management specializations. Having worked in the mental health field for many years, Ashley is currently a Clinical Manager of Mental health and Addiction services, a leading provider of mental health services across Canada.

Ashley runs a private practice in Toronto offering multiple locations across GTA offering individual, couples, families and group counseling as well as workshops and seminars on various topics related to Mental Health .  In the past, Ashley has had the wonderful experience implementing and conducting wellness workshops, being an onsite counselor and making a difference for youth in the Indigenous communities. As a mixed raced counsellor, a passion of Ashleys’ has always been to ensure cultural inclusion, diversity and acceptance within the profession. Ashley has been a panelist for the students at the University of Toronto along with promoting the importance of diversity on the board of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy association and continues to make a difference within the community.

Ashley believes that there is no one size fits all to therapy, that each individual is unique and therefore implements an approach that fits best for the individual (CBT, SFT, ACT, EFT, mindfulness). Having taught dance, art and yoga for over 15 years, performing in shows, Ashley uses her creative background when appropriate to support individuals if they are struggling to find the words to express their thoughts through alternative therapies such as; dance movement, yoga and art therapy. Ashley holds strong values to support her community and continues to expand her knowledge and experience in the mental health field.

She is delighted to join the Shak's World Community as our main Counsellor and Therapist.