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What to Expect When

We Work Together

I will reply to emails and texts within 24 hours, even if it’s just to say ‘got it’.
I’ll never use legalese or intentionally trick you with loopholes in our agreements. Instead, I’ll be as clear as I can and honor what I said and expect that you’ll do the same.
If we’re not sure, we’ll ask each other.
We agree that all of our interactions are off the record, unless we agree otherwise.
We are intentional and specific about the work. “Who is it for” and “what is it for?” are the two key design questions.
I will be clear about timelines, deadlines and commitments. If timelines need to be adjusted, we will work to respect the other commitments each of us has.
I know the work we are doing together is not the only thing in your life, you have other work, relationships, non-work commitments, etc.. As we work together, I will be understanding of the other things in your life.
If it’s not working, we’ll say so, and do it with kindness.

Bio and Training

I have worked and volunteered with the non-profit sector for over 20 years. This includes the past 15 years, being focused on promoting and enhancing services and supports primarily with the developmental services sector. In addition, I have over 10 years’ experience creating and delivering learning experiences for a wide range of learners.

I am a life-long learner with a Master of Science in Health Studies & Gerontology from University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Education focused in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching from Brock University.

I have taught courses on Person Centred Support, Quality Personal Plans (process and documentation), Time Management, Goal Setting, and Overall Well-being. I have also facilitated onsite and virtual sessions and team interventions in various environments.

Through both volunteer work on boards of directors and as part of paid employment roles, I have written and developed numerous policies and procedures related to direct support in developmental services, abuse prevention and response, and volunteer management.

In addition to working independently, I currently am an instructor with a college Developmental Service Worker program, teaching courses such as Person Directed Planning, Social Services, and Philosophy of Support. I also am an active part of our family farm in Southwestern Ontario.

As part of my personal and professional development and to stay on top of trends and issues, I participate in and present at various learning events.

Recent learning events include:

Human Centred Design
Facilitation Leadership Workshop
Trust Turf and Collaboration (with Tamarack Institute)
UW Leadership Certificate
The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities
Person Centred Thinking (through HSA Canada)
MAPS & PATH (with Inclusion Press)
Fierce Conversations ™
ABCD Community of Practice
Waterloo Region Facilitation Network