I have spent my prior career in the Oilfield as a Journeyman Instrument Technician and Contract Battery Operator, gaining knowledge owning and operating a small business. I bring a strong passion for Recovery rooting from my own battle with addiction. 

I have a thirst for knowledge and education. I have completed my Addiction Treatment Specialist diploma, Clare|Matrix Key Supervisor and Facilitator training, and I’m currently working on the Online Business Program through SaskPolytech. I balance my work life with being a dad to 2 kids and a dog.

I have a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) from University of Saskatchewan, a Bachelor of Social Work from University of Regina and a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University.

After spending 12 years working with Corrections in various roles in SK and BC, I settled at the Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth for approximately 6 years prior to coming to Possibilities.

I am mom to a 9 year old witty, rough and tumble boy who keeps me on my toes when I am not at work.  We love camping, adventuring and watching Netflix together.

I am excited to be part of the Possibilities team and grow my knowledge base and practice!

I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Saskatchewan with a focus on counselling psychology and brain development. I am currently finishing my Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Regina and I plan on continuing my education to go on to achieve a master’s degree in counselling psychology. I began at Possibilities as an intern and at the end of my internship I was offered a job which I happily accepted. Working as a lead facilitator in the youth program I bring a combination of neuropsychology theory as well as counselling techniques to help participants understand and address their thoughts and feelings. I strive to make my groups feel unique, welcoming, and safe by using a trauma informed approach while curating information based on the participants experiences. I am very excited to be a part of such a special team of people that all have unique skills and perspectives.

I love taking topics that can be difficult or intimidating and create a safe space to learn about and grow with those topics.

I’ve known I wanted to work in the mental health field since I was a teenager, when I started receiving professional support for my own mental health struggles and mental illnesses. There is power in knowing that you are not alone no matter what it is you are struggling with, and it’s important to me to help people see that for themselves. 

In my free time, I like to take dance classes, play recreational sports like volleyball and soccer, and participate in Saskatoon’s musical theatre community. I’m also a big nerd at heart who loves to play Dungeons and Dragons, and watch all the super hero movies. If I’m not out and about, I’m at home spending time with my cat, Bug, and my dog, Winston.

I’m so happy to be a part of the Possibilities team and be a pillar of support for folks as they move along through their own recovery journey.

When I was 20, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life as I was a newly single mom. I saw a poster at a college in Warman and walked in to see what I could do. That day, I enrolled for that upcoming September to study and become a youth worker. I knew I could relate with and understand the youth, especially with my own life experiences. 

After I finished school and got a full-time job working at Bethany home in Saskatoon, to my surprise, I was expanding my family and in 2017 I got married.  I was a stay-at-home mom and ran a successful day home in my home for over 10 years. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching kids grow. My passion is working with children and being there to brighten anyone’s day. When I closed my day home, I got a job at a local daycare centre in Warman. I was the preschool assistant and after school program coordinator. 

A couple years ago I decided that I needed a change in my career. I wasn’t getting any younger and went to work with seniors.  I loved every minute.  Deep down I missed working with kids, especially being there for all the milestones and building the relationships.

I am so thankful for this opportunity to be a part of this amazing team. I look forward to meeting everyone and excited for this new chapter of my life.

I am a Registered Social Worker with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers. I was drawn to this work after coming out on the other side of my own mental health journey. There were a couple of counsellors I had along that journey that made a very big impact on my life and I am forever grateful for the connection I had with them. In my work, I strive to be that point of connection for others and to be a safe space where they are heard, valued, and respected. 

In my free time, I like to spend time with my family, friends, and my cats. I like to paint with watercolors, and I love crafting in general. Music is also a big part of my life – there were times I felt like no one understood what I was going through but even then, I found music to connect with.

I am excited to be part of the amazing team at Possibilities and excited to learn and grow alongside the team and the participants.

I have a background in theater from the University of Saskatchewan’s Drama Department, and have used this previous degree to influence my work at Possibilities. I have always been drawn to the arts and to working with people – due to lived experience with both myself and family members, I ended up in Addictions wanting to help fill in the gaps I experienced as a child. I am a strong advocate for harm reduction and outpatient services, and I find myself particularly drawn to Anti-Oppressive Practice, Strengths Theory, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 

Outside of work, I love to spend time with my two cats, Bottles and Diddy. I also love to cook, travel, and spend time up north at my family’s cabin.

Some of my hobbies and interests are; camping, fishing, hiking, pretty much anything outdoors,  I also love playing and watching sports especially baseball and hockey.  I am also a big DIY girl, I like taking on projects and the challenge of trying new things. 

I am passionate about helping people achieve their  goals and live a balanced healthy lifestyle.