Understandus

After CBC News contacted Demeray for this story, two former Earls employees and one UnderstandUs board member emailed reporters, providing character references and detailing positive experiences with him.

Many of the women CBC News spoke with support the overarching goals of UnderstandUs, but worry that someone with Demeray's alleged track record can't foster mental wellness in young girls.

She said Demeray should use this as an opportunity to educate himself about systemic racism if he continues at the helm of UnderstandUs.