Curriculum Vitae

Counselling Experience

I completed my practicum as an intern at Fraser House, an outpatient substance abuse counselling service (September 2018 to April 2019).

I have over a decade of experience working with incarcerated people, helping them make positive changes to reintegrate back into society with the Correctional Service of Canada (2007 to 2023).

I worked for five years supporting volunteers, children and families as a caseworker with Big Brothers Big Sisters (2002 to 2007).

I supported volunteers and youth in the Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Diversion Association for five years, including facilitating victim-offender mediation-style processes (1999 to 2004).

Diverse Experience

I was a trained fitness instructor, leading aerobics and strength classes.

Volunteer and Professional Development

I was an Employee Assistance Program Referral Agent for 10 years.

I was a Union representative for six years.

I participated in the Chilliwack Child and Youth Committee for three years.

I mentored young offenders for four years.

I delivered the Harassment-Free Workplace workshop for two years.

Education

Master of Counselling (Counselling Psychology), University of Lethbridge (2019)

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of British Columbia (1998)