Our Staff
Ingrid Exner (B.A. Social Development Studies and Rhetoric and Professional Writing, Dip. Social Work)
Volunteer Coordinator
Ingrid Exner has several years experience working in volunteer recruitment, retention and recognition as well as many years working in the field of mental health. She brings over 15 years experience in counseling, in-take, group facilitation and volunteer recruitment. Ingrid has spent the last few years as an active volunteer member of the fundraising team at Danielle’s Place, raising both funds and awareness. As a dedicated community volunteer, Ingrid is passionate about extending the volunteer recruitment program at Danielle’s Place and enhancing future volunteer recognition and appreciation
Mike Champion
Maintenance
Danielle's Place is fortunate to have such a dedicated employee, who keeps our centre sparkling clean and in great condition! Mike always has a smile on his face and is actively involved in various volunteer work in the Burlington community. He also is a volunteer with the annual Danielle's Place Harvest of Hope Brunch Fundraiser.
Our Facilitators:
Current:
Alison Colavecchia (Binge Breakers Support Group Facilitator)
Information to follow.
Natalie John-Carson (Supportive Others Group Facilitator)
Natalie John-Carson has a B.A in Family and Social Relations, Certificate in Gerontology and Bachelor of Social Work completed at the University of Windsor. Natalie completed has her Masters of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2006. She currently works in the Pediatric Eating Disorders Clinic at Mc Master Children's Hospital. Working with families and their children through a family based treatment approach (FBT). Prior to working in Eating Disorders Natalie has worked in children's mental health (residential treatment settings) for approximately 5 years. Natalie has been working at Danielle's Place since 2006 and has had experience facilitating the teen, adult and now the supportive others group.
Leslie Landry (Yoga Instructor)
Leslie Landry has over 15 years experience in Yoga and has been teaching since 1997. Yoga offered Leslie such a tremendous personal healing vehicle, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually; that she wanted to share this with others. Leslie is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor and has developed her own style incorporating yoga flows. Leslie studied anatomy of movement for two years and applies that knowledge to her classes. Her sense of humour, light heartedness and generous use of personal stories allow her students hearts to open and grow. Leslie also teaches yogic philosophy and spirituality in a very down to earth way that her students can easily adapt to their own life. She is committed to teaching in a light-hearted and nurturing way. Leslie is also certified in the Lotus Palm tradition of Thai Yoga Massage. The spirit of Metta (loving, kindness and compassion) lies at the heart of this approach. Leslie has been apart of the Danielle’s Place team since our beginning in 2005.
Jaime Thor (Evening Adult Support Group Facilitator, Family and Friends Support Group Facilitator)
Jaime Thor completed a double honours degree in Psychology and Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2005 and has more recently completed a masters degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. Jaime is currently working at McMaster Children's Hopsital in the Pediactric Eating Disorders and Adolescent Medicine Clinics working with families and their children using a family-based treatment method (FBT) and with adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression. Previous to working at McMaster, Jaime completed an internship at the Hospital for Sick Children in their Eating Disorders Program also using a family-based treatment approach. Before her work in eating disorders, Jaime spent 6 years with Community Living in Central Ontario and volunteered for several years with the Special Olympics as a figure skating coach.
Lesley Sardo (Evening Adult Support Group Facilitator)
Lesley is passionate about personal growth and spirituality. These passions were the catalyst for a two decade long quest for Self Realization and the empowerment that results from being fully authentic. Her quest lead to the discovery of her true purpose in life: to assist others in the same transformative process. She now does this as a life coach. Lesley has a B.A and B.E.D and is a graduate of the Coach U training program. Prior to becoming a coach, she taught at the elementary level for ten years. During this time, she developed a program called “Girl Talk” where she coached eleven and twelve year old girls on age relevant issues. A major focus of the program was on healthy self esteem and positive body image. Lesley has also worked in Japan as an English teacher, and has lead personal empowerment and Perfectionism workshops in Canada and Japan. In addition to her coaching business, Lesley writes a monthly newsletter on Spiritual topics. She has also completed Reiki Part Three.
Supply:
Kristina Trim, MA, PhD, RSW is the Research Consultant and Owner of Morden Street Research Services and an Instructor in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program at McMaster University. Dr. Trim has more than ten years experience in designing, analyzing, and writing reports for quantitative studies including extensive survey development in both electronic and paper formats. Additionally, Dr. Trim has more than ten years experience in designing, analyzing and report writing for qualitative reports using case studies, key informant interviewing, and focus groups. In her broad range of employment experiences, Dr. Trim has worked with health care and mental health care providers in interdisciplinary health human resources, pharmacy services, eating disorders, and women’s health issues as well as developing evidence-based practice for educational studies, eating disorders, social work, gynecology/ obstetrical, and primary health care. Kristina is also Danielle's Place Chair of the Board starting June 1, 2010.
Our Board of Directors
Kristina Trim
Board President/Chair
Ruthanne Bowker
Board Secretary
Board Member
Dr. Jane McDonald
Board Member
Debbie Lewchuk
Board Member
Gail Daymond
Board Member
Diane Doherty
Board Member
Dr. Michael Shih
(SHIH Developments)
Honorary Board Member
