STAFF BIOGRAPHIES

Victoria O\'Toole

Executive Director and President of Adoptionworx Canada Inc., was born and educated in Toronto, completing both undergraduate and post-graduate studies at the University of Toronto. Prior to founding Adoptionworx, she has had an enjoyable and varied career path, in Commercial Real Estate Development; Adult Education and Special Needs Education. She has been active in the field of adoption for more than 20 years.

As well, her charitable activities include a 25 year commitment to World Vision; participation in hospital foundation and fund-raising committees; and volunteer orientation/ job-search consultations for newcomers.

Consultants

We are pleased to have both a Program Director in Albania, who will oversee, support and advise you during your time there, and a Legal Consultant in Albania. As the adoptive parents\' lawyer, she will guide clients through the maze of legalities and adoption finalization requirements,  in court and all relevant proceedings up to adoption finalization. Both of these services are included in the comprehensive package.

Additional services for adoptive parents such as, but not limited to, daily accompaniment to the orphanages can be provided for an additional fee. 

As well, we have a professional, resource team of Consulting doctors, lawyers, and adoption specialists both here in Canada and in Albania with whom we collaborate.

Board of Directors

We are both pleased and fortunate to have a Board that includes/has included:
A Senior Supervisory Officer of the York Catholic District School Board, active in multicultural pursuits; a former Vice-President of York University (Toronto) and past Honorary Consul of Albania(past); a senior System Analyst at York University who has formerly held a diplomatic posting and a highly respected Principal in the educational system, who is also Past President of a Rotary chapter in Toronto. As well, we have a team of highly experienced consultants in Canada, in the fields of law, adoption, accounting and medicine who contribute greatly to our commitment to service excellence.

Our Advisory team - Program Albania, includes a comprehensive group of Albanian professionals, representing a cross-section of fields, residing both in Canada and Albania. We are fortunate and appreciative to have their expertise.

Memberships

Ontario Association of Private Practitioners in Adoption
Canadian Albanian Business Council
Albanian American National Organization
Ontario Nonprofit Network
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
Adoption Council of Ontario