Our Team
Dan Hula
Executive Director
A native of Chicago and social worker by trade, Dan brings with him 10+ years of nonprofit charitable leadership in the US and Canada. Dan believes that every societal challenge requires a community response. With extensive experience in working with individuals experiencing homelessness and youth development through sport, Dan has a passion for empowering communities and helping nonprofits reach their highest potential for impact.
Grace Lui
Operations, Systems, and Project Manager
Grace has over 10 years of experience in the non-profit industry in many different roles, such as working with the school board in Niigata, and working in various administrative roles at charities and non-profits. She has lived in Japan working as an Assistant Language teacher. She is, at heart, a problem solver, and delights in building systems, processes, and tools that help people do their work better.
Marina Spalla
Program Director
Marina comes to YPI with over 7 years of experience in the education sector – from elementary through to post-secondary. Her passion for meeting new people and making meaningful connections makes her a powerful member of the YPI team. As a YPI Alumni, Marina understands the importance of community building, and developing a philanthropic mindset in young people.
Marian Iñiguez Perez
Program Coordinator
Marian joins YPI from Mexico City, Mexico, and comes from a highly macho culture. She is passionate about social justice issues, with a particular focus on education. Her journey led her to Toronto in 2018, where she pursued her degree in Gender and Women’s Studies at York University. Her academic pursuits have honed her interests in education, empowerment, and advocating for women’s and LGBTQ2S+ organizations, with a strong focus on decolonial and anti-racist initiatives.