Kareena Zanolli

Position: Director

As the mother of an autistic child, Kareena Zanolli yields a passion for the rights of those within the Autism & Disability community. Since becoming a mother, Zanolli has witnessed firsthand the value behind supportive environments and continues to push for more inclusive education within sport organizations. Hoping others can flourish in similar ways as her son, Zanelli continues to advocate for inclusivity and underrepresented groups.

Areas of Focus:

• People with a Disability
• Socio-Economic Status

Kim Stemshorn

Position: Member

Kim Stemshorn (she/her) is a long-time fastpitch softball player and community organizer. Stemshorn cultivates diversity in softball by creating gender-inclusive spaces in softball. She is the founder of the registered not-for-profit, Learn Softball Toronto. Learn Softball Toronto provides beginner instruction to transgender (men and women), non-binary, and women-identifying players 18 years of age and up. Since its launch in 2021, Learn Softball Toronto has worked with over 150 players with many graduating to play in other leagues.

In 2024, Stemshorn started the registered not-for-profit Toronto Downtown Fastpitch League (TDFL). The TDFL is Toronto’s first and only competitive fastpitch league for transgender (men and women), non-binary, and women-identifying players 16 years of age and up. In the same year, she also started Toronto’s first Baseball5 league, Baseball5 TO.

Stemshorn works to create more spaces for softball in Toronto with a focus on creating intentionally inclusive spaces where gender diversity is recognized, welcomed, and celebrated.

Dakotah Pratt

Position: Member

Danielle Pierre

Position: Member

Danielle Pierre is an experienced educator and school administrator serving as Vice Principal within the Halton District School Board. She is passionate about student achievement, equity, inclusion and creating positive, supportive school communities where every student feels a sense of belonging.

Beyond education, Danielle is deeply involved in the softball community. She is a co-founder of Ontario University Softball, helping create opportunities for athletes to continue competing and developing their skills at the university level. She is also an active youth softball coach, where she emphasizes leadership, teamwork, accountability and personal growth both on and off the field.
Danielle is committed to empowering young people through education, sport, and mentorship and to creating opportunities where students and athletes can see themselves represented, supported and successful.

Lisa Brown

Position: Member

Lisa Brown is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment both on and off the field, one where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.

I have a passion for learning, growing, and teaching within the world of softball. I believe the game provides opportunities not only to develop skills and compete, but also to build confidence, character, relationships, and lifelong lessons. At the heart of my values are communication, understanding, teamwork, and fun. I strive to create an environment where people feel heard, connected, and supported. My strengths include seeing the bigger picture, advocating for others, and approaching situations with fairness. I believe in supporting each athlete as an individual while helping the team grow together, both as players and as people.

Sheridan Hamilton

Position: Member

Sheridan (she/her) has been involved in the softball community for 15 years, first as a player and later as a coach and umpire. She is passionate about DEI, and has previously worked on projects related to disability advocacy and empowering girls, women, non-binary folks, and other under-represented gender identities in STEM fields. She is excited about the opportunity Softball Canada's DEI working group offers her to stay involved with the softball community. Sheridan is a first-year medical student, and in her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying out new crafts, and going for walks with a good audiobook.

Brittany Brunn

Position: Member

Tansi (Hello), my name is Brittany Brunn, and I am a proud Metis woman from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I grew up playing both softball and basketball, and I was fortunate to compete at high levels in each sport. In the community, I can often be found coaching basketball or running softball camps. My work focuses on Indigenous youth, with a strong emphasis on removing barriers, advocating for, and supporting greater representation of Indigenous youth in sports. When I'm not involved in sports, I enjoy spending time with my husband, baby, and our two pugs, catching up with friends, and travelling.

Anastasia Morrison

Position: Member

Boozhoo!

My name is Anastasia, and I have had the honour of both playing and coaching at the North American Indigenous Games, most recently in 2023. Softball has provided me with incredible opportunities, including the chance to further my education and playing career at Winston-Salem State University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU). There, I was able to immerse myself in the rich cultures of Afro-Indigenous and African American communities.

As a member of this working group, I am passionate about expanding access to the game and fostering its growth within Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous, and Asian communities.

Miigwech! I look forward to this journey.

Rhea Jankowski

Position: Member

Rhea Jankowski is a four-time national champion who has been playing competitive softball for more than three decades and continues to compete at the Intermediate level. She is the founder of Ask RJ Consulting, a Toronto-based practice focused on helping nonprofit sport organizations and lottery corporations grow revenue.

Before launching her business, Rhea held various marketing roles at Ontario Lottery & Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, and Kraft Foods. She lives in Toronto and is excited to bring her passion for the game, and for making sport more welcoming and accessible, to Softball Canada's DEI Committee.

Sahara Tom

Position: Member

Sahara Tom is Nedut’en, from Northern British Columbia. She is a BCAK & CKA Registered Kinesiologist, softball player, coach, and lifelong lover of sport. Sport has been a meaningful part of Sahara’s life for as long as she can remember, providing opportunities to build relationships, find community, challenge herself, and create lasting memories. Her experiences as an Indigenous woman, athlete, coach, and health professional have shaped her belief that everyone deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and valued in sport.

She brings a perspective grounded in culture, community, wholistic wellness, and the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the many benefits of sport. Sahara is passionate about creating spaces where people can show up as their authentic selves and feel that their identities, experiences, and contributions are valued. Through her work on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, she hopes to support meaningful conversations and positive change while helping foster a softball community where everyone feels a sense of belonging, connection, and inclusion.

Gabrielle Lamadeleine

Position: Coordinator - Programs

Phone: 613-523-3386

glamadeleine@softball.ca

• Slo-Pitch
• Learn to Play
• Canpitch
• LTPD
• B5
• DEI
• Admin/Office Support