Our People

Dr. Joan Durrant | Founder and Executive Director

Cyma Tolaj | Operations Manager
I hold a Master’s degree in Sociology. I manage the daily operations of PDEL, provide support to our partners, manage training logistics, and ensure that PDEL operates efficiently and cost effectively.
Email: ctolaj.pdel@outlook.com
Gia Ly Jackson | Training Coordinator
I hold a Master’s degree in Family Social Sciences and I have a background in early childhood education. I coordinate the roll-out of PDEL’s large training projects. I am also the mother of a resourceful two-year-old and I find it a wonderful and exciting privilege to watch her grow into her own person.
Email: glyj.pdel@outlook.com
PDEL organizes training in positive discipline across Canada and around the world. The training is delivered by our teams of Master Trainers and Certified Country Trainers.