Senior nonprofit and community services leader with extensive experience overseeing complex, community-based programs serving vulnerable populations. Brings strong operational, strategic, and financial leadership with a proven ability to guide multi-site services, lead managers and interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with legislation, accreditation, and funder requirements. Experienced in trauma-informed, recovery-oriented service environments and skilled at partnering with boards, health authorities, government funders, regulators, and community organizations to deliver safe, high-quality care.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Community-based residential services
• Mental health and addiction services leadership
• Multi-site operational oversight
• Strategic and operational planning
• Policy development and accreditation (CARF)
• Quality improvement and risk management
• Budgeting and financial management
• Funding development and contract management
• Stakeholder, government, and community relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Current Title: Director of Planning and Development

• Provide senior-level leadership for organizational planning initiatives supporting community-based health and recovery services.
• Partner with executive leadership to advance strategic priorities, service expansion, and organizational sustainability.
• Coordinate complex, cross-functional projects that support clinical, residential, and learning programs.
• Develop and implement operational plans aligned with organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support program growth and service integration.

Past Role: Executive Director

• Provided overall leadership and direction for a community-based nonprofit organization serving vulnerable populations.
• Directed day-to-day operations, programs, finances, human resources, and risk management.
• Led multi-site service delivery with a focus on safe, effective, and recovery-oriented care.
• Developed and managed annual budgets, monitored financial performance, and mitigated organizational risk.
• Reported regularly to the Board of Directors on performance indicators, strategic priorities, and compliance.
• Led policy and procedure development, resulting in successful CARF accreditation.
• Secured and managed private and government contracts, including multi-year funding agreements.
• Represented the organization with funders, government bodies, community partners, and sector stakeholders.
• Fostered a positive and engaged workplace culture through coaching, performance management, and professional development.

Past Role: Business Development

• Developed funding proposals, RFP responses, and fundraising strategies.
• Advocated for programs and services supporting women and vulnerable populations.
• Prepared and presented financial and operational information to stakeholders.
• Strengthened organizational systems and administrative processes.
• Led marketing, communications, and public engagement initiatives.

RECENT PROJECTS:

• 2024: Cortina Weight Managment, New Westminster
• 2024: NorthStar Recovery for Women, Vancouver
• 2025: Vital Path Addiction Clinic, Vancouver
• 2025: Annie’s Little Paws Rescue Society, Surrey
• 2025: Gateway Recovery, North Cowichan

EDUCATION

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma, Business Management
• Associate Certificate, Marketing Management
• Associate Certificate, Leadership and Conflict Resolution

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

• Indigenous Canada
• Project Management for Success
• Management for the 21st Century
• Bookkeeping
• Peer Support Training