We exist to educate, inspire, and empower youth.
ShEvalesco is a non-profit organization providing life-skill programming to children, youth and emerging adults.
How many times have you thought to yourself,
“Why did nobody tell me that when I was younger?”
Our Impact
2017 to present
7,000+
youth educated and empowered
150+
national and provincial partners
500+
hours of direct programming
Our Programs & Services
Workshops
ShEvalesco brings our evidence-based curriculum and interactive facilitation style to your school or community organization.
Program Partnerships
We work collaboratively with you to determine how our curriculum and facilitation can support your year-round youth programs.
Curriculum Licensing: Our Curriculum, Your Voice
In our United for YOUth program, partners have access to the training, resources and materials required to facilitate our curricula .
E-Learning Initiatives
Barrier-free, fully facilitated, and downloadable online programming for organizations who serve youth across Canada, including additional resources, and instructions and handouts for activities.
Discover more about our life-skill programming and how you can get involved.
Get Involved
Join us in inspiring youth to be bold, build resilience, and know their worth.
Meet the Team
The faces (and hearts) behind what we do.
Alison McKenzie
Founder &
Executive Director
Ash dela cruz Yip
Mental Health Consultant & Program Facilitator
Emma Kiss
Mental Health Consultant & Program Facilitator
Abby Rizzolo
Mental Health Consultant & Program Facilitator
Ivy Liao
United For YOUth & HerStory Program Manager
Veryna Schwuchow
Operations & Digital Marketing Manager
Jasleen Bahia
HerStory Program Manager
Carissa Konesky
E-Learning Program Manager
Keilah Abello
Business Development
Program Testimonials
“I know the future will be really nerve-wracking. I am assured that my path will change along the way, and ShEvalesco gave me the confidence to welcome change.”
ShEvalesco Program Participant, age 15
“This program has made me feel empowered to make changes in my life. I have experienced kindness and empathy that I’ve never seen anywhere else.”
The Club Program Participant
“After I was bullied last year I always felt like I would never have my self-confidence back, thanks to you it went from one of my worst years to a good one.”
ShEvalesco Participant, age 13
“This program was really reassuring and helped me believe that I am allowed to stand up for myself and do what’s best for ME.”
ShEvalesco Participant, age 13
“Everyone at ShEvalesco was so amazing and supportive. I really appreciate all the time and dedication the team has put into creating this curriculum. The workshop was so empowering – Thank you!”
SCWIST StemStreams Program Participant
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