I completed a Diploma in Social Work from Mount Royal University in 2009, and a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Calgary in 2012. As such, I have four years of specialized social work education, including four practicum placements.

I also hold a Conflict Resolution Certificate in Mediation/Third Party Intervention from the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

I am trained in Trauma Informed Care and Reiki, and certified to provide Yoga and Belief Repatterning®.

I am a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta (and Canada), in process of completing the requirements for the Qualified Mediator Designation.

Although I am qualified and eligible, I am not currently registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers, and am not licensed to provide psycho-social interventions. I let my social work registration go because it was not required for the mediation and investigation employment I’ve held for the last decade, and I did not see the value in paying the dues. I may reinstate in the future.

I began working in the food service industry in my teens and have held positions as a dishwasher, prep cook, line cook, hostess and server. Working in restaurants and bars, I learned a lot of valuable skills - organization, team work, and public service, to name a few.

I began working in the social work field when I was 18, working first in group care and then in a housing program for Aboriginal Youth. I learned SO much in these roles! Resourcing, referrals, and program review and development were key, but it was the relationships, confidence and skill building that has always meant the most to me.

I spent the better part of the last decade working as an Officer with the Alberta Human Rights Commission. In that role I educated employers and the public on human rights law, its principles and application. I also conducted thorough, complex, and multiparty investigations and mediations.

I worked briefly in Community and Social Services, helping individuals struggling with poverty to access funding, resources, training and employment. I thoroughly enjoyed helping people, but ultimately decided I would have a bigger impact and more fun doing this!

I really enjoy partnerships and collaborations. I work with many local passionate and qualified individuals. Sometimes we co-host retreats, events and workshops. Other times I have the joy and privilege to provide a space for their dream of sharing their skills and passion with the world.

We believe in giving back to the community and regularly seek out opportunities to partner with local non-profit and social support agencies. We may donate services to a client, or provide our space for a gathering without charge.