Our Team
Consultants recruit and provide ongoing training and mentorship to community support workers. Consultants also work with community organizations to enhance opportunities for people with disabilities
Dawn-Marie Greene
Behavioral Consultant and Independent Broker
Since August 2017, Dawn Marie has been in the role of Behavioral Consultant and Independent Broker that provides support to persons with disabilities and their team. She has over twenty plus years of experience with children and adults with disabilities. Her passion has always been supporting individuals with complex needs that struggle to communicate their needs effectively. In this role she consults with families and agencies who provide supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health concerns and/or behavioral concerns and Dual Diagnosis.
Dawn Marie provides objective, clear communication with regards to any observations and recommendations that result from spending time with the individual and their support network: providing written assessments, strategies and procedures in order to enhance the supports provided to the individual and provide a safe environment for all the parties involved.
She graduated from the Rehabilitation Practitioner Program at MacEwan, has taken Proactive Strategies for Supporting Individuals with Challenging Behavior and completed the Positive Approaches training with David Pitonyak through the Positive Approaches Institute. Her training with Positive Behavior Supports, Autism, Harm Reduction and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder add to her wide array of expertise.
Dawn Marie currently holds a full time position as a Manager of Complex Needs Resources with Skills Society and is a Mandt System Instructor which focuses on building healthy relationships, healthy communication and conflict management with the individual while providing Trauma Informed Care.
Nicole Morin
MSc.OT, Inclusion Consultant and Independent Broker
Nicole works as a Consultant and Broker, helping persons with disabilities and their families recruit, hire and train disability support staff. Nicole also acts as an advocate to promote social inclusion and civic engagement.
Nicole is someone who believes that a successful and fair society is defined by its people, and the opportunities available for them, to fully, and meaningfully participate in all aspects of life. This belief greatly influences Nicole's commitment to improve the circumstances and lives of others.
Over the last 10 years, Nicole has volunteered and worked in many leadership roles within the disability community. In 2013 Nicole worked as a Community Support Worker: in this role Nicole helped clients develop valued roles in the community by teaching and encouraging organizations to think outside of the box for creative ways to integrate people with disabilities into their workforce. Through a creative and collaborative partnership with staff and community organizations, Nicole helped the people she worked with gain employment and volunteer positions in roles uniquely created for them.
Nicole holds a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, and completed further training in Public Policy. Nicole uses her diverse skillset as an instrument to try and achieve social justice by challenging the political and systemic barriers that unfairly disadvantage vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities.
SPEECH-AND-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND ADDITIONAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS WORK WITH OUR TEAM ON A CONSULTING BASIS!
Team Leads work with persons with disabilities and their families to develop and implement creative programming supports to meet unique goals. Team Leads also provide mentorship and training to new staff as well as ongoing coaching of community support workers.
Sam Chang
Team Lead
As a Team Lead dedicated to supporting persons with disabilities, Sam brings a grounded, advocacy-driven heart to his work. Having spent significant time working with children with autism, he has developed an ability to communicate through connection rather than just words. This experience taught him that "success" is not a one-size-fits-all metric, but a series of individual milestones that require unique support.
Sam is a student at the University of Alberta, where he is working toward a Nursing degree. This path provides him with an understanding of the intersection between physical health, mental well-being, and social support systems.
Sam is aware of the labels society often puts on persons with disabilities, focusing on limitations rather than potential. For Sam, seeing the potential in people isn't just a professional skill; it is a guiding principle. He views every person with a growth mindset, regardless of the challenges they face.
Sam coaches his team by active demonstration, showing staff how to interact with persons with disabilities in a way that preserves their autonomy and self-identity. By combining his clinical knowledge with his mission to dismantle the negative stigmas surrounding disability, he leads his team to ensure that every person with a disability can live a full life as valued members of our community.
Daniyal Bawany
Team Lead
Daniyal leads his team through a blend of scientific understanding and human connection. His leadership is informed by his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Alberta, where he has studied the complex physiological and neurological factors that influence an individual's daily experience.
Daniyal is a frequent volunteer for various Alberta health agencies and other health-related organizations. This frontline experience has refined his ability to advocate for individuals within larger systemic frameworks, ensuring they receive the high-quality, personalized care required to thrive in their community.
Daniyal is a solution-focused leader, creating the emotional safety required for the individuals he supports to take risks, learn new skills, and experience a genuine sense of belonging. He coaches his team to navigate community support through informed decision-making, ensuring that every individual is empowered to lead a fulfilling life.
Currently pursuing medical school, Daniyal views his role as a Team Lead as a vital chapter in his journey toward becoming a physician. Daniyal recognizes that for an individual to truly thrive, they must be seen as a whole person with an identity that is larger than their diagnosis. His mission is to bridge the gap between clinical support and social inclusion, ensuring that every individual has the agency to define their own journey toward wellness and citizenship.