Meet the Team

The passionate people behind The Social Fit Project, dedicated to building inclusive communities for newcomers.

Our Founder

Patience George

Founder & Program Lead

Patience immigrated to Canada with a dream and discovered firsthand the challenges of building community in a new country. Her personal experience with isolation as a newcomer inspired her to create something different.

With a background in community development and a passion for fitness, Patience saw the power of movement to bring people together across cultural and language barriers.

Core Team

The dedicated volunteers who make our programs possible.

Kenny

Volunteer Fitness Instructor

Kenny brings high energy and infectious enthusiasm to every workout session. As a newcomer herself, she understands the importance of having a welcoming community. She supports us with her content creation skills.

Ayan

Community Outreach Coordinator

Ayan is our bridge to the broader newcomer community in Ottawa. She coordinates our coffee sessions, celebration events, and helps new participants feel welcomed from day one. Her background in social work brings a caring touch to our workout sessions and gatherings.