Children First
Partnering to build a world where the best interests of children are upheld through equal shared parenting.
Board of Directors
Board Chair
Vice Board Chair
Linda Safar
Board Secretary
Linda Safar is a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) and early learning and care consultant with over a decade of experience supporting programs, leaders, and Boards of Directors across Ontario. Practicing since 2014, she holds a Bachelor of Honours in Early Childhood Education and has worked extensively within both non-profit and for-profit sectors, bringing a strong understanding of operational realities, governance, and system accountability. Read more…
Nilsa Buehner
Board Member
Nilsa Buehner is a senior human resources leader with extensive experience in governance, compliance, and people strategy across complex, member-based organizations. She currently serves as Director of Human Resources at a private golf and country Club in Ontario, where she oversees workforce planning, labour and employment compliance, occupational health and safety governance, organizational culture, and executive advisory. Read more…
Dr. Tanya d’Anger (Phd)
Board Member
Dr. Tanya d’Anger (Phd) is an English professor at Humber Polytechnic (Etobicoke, Ontario), where she has taught English, Communications, and Critical Thinking courses since 2002. She is an alumna of Massey College, University of Toronto, where she currently serves as VP for the Massey College Alumni Association (MCAA). In the past, she also served as President and Board Member for Superfriends Daycare, associated with Huron St. Junior Public School (Toronto); and as President and Board Member for Nancy’s Part-Time Child Care Centre (University of Toronto). Read more…
Founder & President
Board Member
Benjamin Agbanti is the Founder and President of Put Children First, a national advocacy organization committed to protecting the emotional wellbeing, stability, and long-term development of children affected by separation and divorce. He is a passionate advocate for equal shared parenting and child centered decision making, grounded in the belief that children thrive when both parents remain actively and responsibly involved in their lives. Read more…
Board Member - Vacant
Board Member - Vacant
Board Member - Vacant
