Leader of Culture, People and Services

I am excited to join the amazing team at CONNECT COMMUNITIES and work alongside the Brain Injury Team at Island Health as we bring this incredible culture and transformative Life Redesign Model to the Peninsula.

I am excited to be part of a team who will wrap around the people living at CONNECT Saanich Peninsula and support their life goals and aspirations for the future.

It is an honour to be situation on Tsawout Nation land, where we look forward to developing meaningful relationships and serving everyone living on the South Island.

I consider it the highlight of my career, to be able to support people living with acquired brain injury and stroke and help them on their journey to create a brighter future for themselves.

I am also excited to be part of creating a meaningful place where the team can share their incredible passion and find fulfilment to grow in their careers.

Home Resource Coach

I manage the maintenance and improvement projects for the building as well as coordinate specialized trades people to ensure our sites can continue to run smoothly.

People Resource Coach

I’m an HR professional with over six years of experience in recruitment, training, and people-focused roles in corporate, educational and healthcare settings. I love connecting with others, creating positive employee experiences and helping teams grow and succeed. Currently a CPHR candidate and is actively pursuing my professional designation to continue building my skills. I’m always eager to learn, adapt to new technologies, and enjoy working in diverse, collaborative environments where people feel supported and heard. Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family, going on long walks, and relaxing with good music.

Health & Wellness Coach

As one of the Health and Wellness Coaches at CONNECT, I support individuals in achieving their health and wellness goals. My role includes ensuring access to medical interventions when needed, while working closely as part of an interdisciplinary team. Together, we promote the holistic well-being of the people we support and their families, recognizing that wellness includes physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions.

Independence Coach

Nils is pleased, in no particular order, to live near the ocean, to commute by bicycle, and to be part of the CONNECT team, who collaboratively empower people to attain their goals. As an independence coach, that involves equipping people to manage their self-care, enhance community access, and pursue the leisure and vocational activities that bring them satisfaction.

Play Coach

My role focuses on supporting people to connect with what brings them joy through recreation and leisure. That could mean getting outside in nature, picking up an instrument, connecting with the community or just trying something new. I keep things flexible and meet people where they’re at to make space for exploring what feels right in the moment. My role supports people in taking safe risks and building confidence through activities that feel rewarding and personal to them.

Health & Wellness Coach (LPN)

As part of a dedicated team of two nurses, I collaborate closely to support individuals living at Connect in achieving their health and wellness goals. We work to create a culture that integrates necessary health promotion, education and interventions with personal accountability, supported risk-taking, social capital, and meaningful community participation. Services are planned around the goals of each individual, this tailored holistic approach truly equips individuals recovering from brain injury or stroke with the skills, tools and confidence needed to build and live a life they are proud of.

Social Wellness Coach

As a Social Wellness Coach, Jaime is a creative social worker whose lifepath is rooted in service, guided by curiosity and fueled by a deep commitment to empowering individual and collective human potential.  With an adventurous spirit, a deep reverence for the human journey and a heart attuned to relational practice, she supports residents, families and co-workers at CONNECT Saanich Peninsula to uncover the strengths, insights and possibilities that exist within and around them to realize their goals. Her work is a blend of soulful reflection and practical support, meeting others with compassion and clarity to hold space for learning, healing, growth and transformation. These days, you can also find Jaime climbing mountain tops, paddling water ways, riding on the back of a motorcycle, befriending wildlife, watching her sons’ play soccer, tending to her garden and adding to her forever growing pile of books to read.

Mental Wellness Coach

I work in partnership with individuals to understand their story, build trusting relationships, and work with them to achieve their overarching Life Redesign goals. I serve as a coach, mentor and teacher for individuals, families, colleagues and co-workers and offer support strategies from a mental health lens using a holistic approach. I help empower the people living at CONNECT to deepen their connection to their mental health and wellness and ensure they have access to community support as needed. I am honored and humbled to walk alongside individuals and their families on their healing journey. Outside of work, I enjoy being in nature, practicing Thai Chi, beading, and spending time with friends and family.

Admin Coach

Alan is new to connect as the admin coach for Saanich. Alans role includes tasks like financial management for our homes and the people we support, ordering supplies, handling electronic filing, event planning, managing schedules for life redesign coaches, and handling vacation and sick day requests, incident reporting and managing move in / out processes. Alan is a forward thinker that thinks outside of the box and always looks for a solution to any situation. He is also someone that steps into any role and fills gaps to ensure Connect runs smoothly and efficiently. When Alan is not at work with his extended family he enjoys photography, fishing and spending time with his daughter. 

Service Access and Transitions Leader

Dale supports individuals through their transitions at CONNECT, ensuring each move in and out is smooth, empowering and fosters independence. With a background in nursing and social work, she is passionate about advocacy, community well-being, and making a meaningful impact - both at work and through volunteer efforts.

Outside of CONNECT, Dale is a proud mom, aunt, and small business owner known for her handcrafted sugar cookies. She thrives in fast-paced environments, runs on humor and strong boundaries, and is a self-declared mediocre gardener - despite her best efforts. She brings heart, authenticity, and a genuine love for people and their stories to everything she does.

Nutrition Coach (Registered Dietitian)

Caroline empowers individuals to transform their relationship with food through personalized nutrition coaching. She works with the CONNECT team to enhance quality of life using a holistic approach that honors each person's unique journey and goals. Through collaborative partnerships with the people we support and the team, she helps develop sustainable eating patterns that nourish. Caroline specializes in creating practical nutrition strategies that fit seamlessly into daily life while still addressing individual health considerations. Her coaching philosophy focuses on building lasting habits rather than temporary fixes.

Chief Executive Officer

Director of Culture, People and Services

Director of Leading Practice and Life Redesign

Owner and Chief Financial Officer

Service Access and Transitions Leader

My role is to help with a smooth transition with moving in and out of CONNECT. I work with the team to ensure we have all the information and items that are needed before an individual moved in. I can also have a discussion on how we can help support them after they move out of CONNECT. I wear a few other important hats, like sharing with the community what CONNECT is all about at conferences and other events, and I also support our leaders here too. My favourite part of each day is heading from the people we support about their gains made.

Site Leader – CONNECT Langley & Richmond

Juliet has been at CONNECT for 10 years supporting the Life Redesign Model and CONNECT's team of coaches delivering it. Juliet is passionate about inclusion and is a shining example of leading with kindness. When she's not making sure things are running smoothly at CONNECT, she enjoys spending time with her family, cake decorating and gardening.

Service Access & Transitions Leader

Janette has been helping people redesign their lives after brain injury and stroke for 27 years. Based at our Langley location, Janette is a go-to person and resource for multiple elements of the culture, people and services at CONNECT. She is a guru and support for our People and Service Resource Coaches. Janette holds responsibilities and relationships with regards to contracts, licensing, and family members of the people we support. She rolls up her sleeves and monitors Life Redesign Coaches in the homes, supports numerous admin functions and roles, and has been a steadfast and invaluable leader at CONNECT. Outside of work, Janette is spending time with her family and her two dogs.

Health & Wellness Coach and Coaching Resource Coordinator

Ashlie has been working with CONNECT for 9 years supporting people with their health and wellness goals and ensuring they have access to medical interventions, when required. Ashlie monitors medication management, infection prevention and control, general health concerns and continuous learning towards safe care. Ashlie also supports the coordination of doctors, specialists, and pharmacists to ensure all medical needs are met. Ashlie is one of the Coaching Coordinators in Langley and collaborates with our team, the people we support, and their families to achieve their personal goals and find the necessary supports and services they need to reclaim their lives.