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.

Physical Coach & Coaching Resource Coordinator

As the Physical Coach, Jessica collaborates with the CONNECT team and the people we support to develop Life Redesign Plans in line with their goals, and to help them realize their full potential. She provides assessments on the current physical status of the people we support and develops strategies and plans to progress their functional and physical abilities. Jessica is also one of the Coaching Coordinators in Langley and collaborates with our team, people we support, and their families to achieve their personal goals and find the necessary supports and services they need to build a life that is meaningful to them.

Independence Coach

Sarah’s role is to work with the individuals Connect supports to help find ways for them to gain meaningful independence in all areas of their lives. She works on a variety of tasks that can range from self-care (ex. dressing, bathing), life skills (ex. cooking, scheduling appointments, navigating the community), building relationships with others and work/volunteering opportunities. She works to adapt the task or the environment to allow the individual to participate, which can also include the use of adaptive equipment. Seeing individuals reach their goals is one of the highlights of her role at Connect.

Resource Coach - CONNECT Langley & Richmond (Facility Manager)

Working with brain injury for over 20 years completely redesigned how Mike supports people in his personal and professional life. Mike loves technology and supports the houses in Langley and Richmond with their IT needs. His focus as a Resource Coach is ensuring the people we support have a smooth transition while moving to CONNECT. He assists in preparing their rooms, sourcing their equipment needs, finding activities in the community, and generally helping the individual settle into CONNECT. Mike thrives on thinking outside of the box when a challenge is presented. He is also someone who “fills in the gaps” when a house needs extra assistance. Mike is also the Facility Manager for our Richmond location under the Community Care Facilities Licensing with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).