Vince served as Interim CEO for Ksalsuti before assuming his current position as resident Elder. Vince is in the latter part of his professional career and has been involved in various projects related to Indigenous communities. Having been resident in one most of his life, he has lived and seen the struggles of Indigenous peoples. He helped in setting up programs to help the people who were impacted by the colonial era including the residential school system. He also designed a healing program for an addictions rehabilitation centre. He has been in management for several years where his team made submissions for funding to help with capital and program costs. Most of these were successful and in one instance, the provincial government awarded funding to their organization to start and operate two new youth centres.

Nichole is a lawyer, former Registered Nurse and Certified Health Executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL). Born on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Nichole's path has led her to live and work in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Northwest Territories. Mi’kmaq on her mom’s side, her ancestors were dispossessed of their community's land in what became known as Elmwood, NS. Nichole acknowledges and embraces her urban upbringing and her mixed heritage with Irish ancestry via Newfoundland on her dad’s side.  

As a nurse Nichole worked primarily in emergency medicine and later became the Manager of Clinics, Telehealth and Medical Records in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Nichole has a Master's of Health Administration and also graduated from Schulich School of Law with a specialty in health law and policy. She worked as a member of the public inquiry team tasked with investigating the 2020 mass casualty in Nova Scotia and served as in-house legal counsel and chief privacy officer with Doctors Nova Scotia before joining Ksalsuti. Committed to volunteering, Nichole sits on a number of boards intersecting healthcare, health policy and law. 

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BN, RN(ret), MHA, JD, CHE, CIPP.C

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Roberto has worked his entire professional career in Accounting & Finance where he served in various industries from law firms, accounting service providers, shipping and logistics, storage solutions and manufacturing. He is a graduate of BS Accountancy, and had extensive experience in the area of corporate finance having worked half of his career in Singapore and now in Canada.

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He has been involved and a regular volunteer in various charitable organizations in his personal capacity. He is the finance head in his local church in Toronto.  Additionally, he did volunteer work for a non-profit, mainly doing finance work and supporting children through their church’s ministry when he was in Singapore. He is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous communities and other vulnerable sectors through robust accounting and finance systems that would build the capacity of organizations in their vision to empower people and their communities.

Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Lisa spent almost 50 years growing up and working in Labrador, with a number of those years collaborating with the communities located on the coast of Labrador. She and her late husband relocated to Saint John in 2018 to welcome their 1st grandchild, love at first sight!

Lisa has over 40 years in the Early Childhood and Community Capacity sectors. Each position has provided her with new skills and confidence. She enjoys working with grassroots organizations to grow and become a vital part of their communities ongoing success and she especially enjoys watching individuals become empowered as they take on more roles and responsibilities; becoming a voice. an advocate for their family, their organization, their community.

Besides her goal to assist Ksalsuti Wellness Resources with a few of their projects, she is also looking forward to learning more about the New Brunswick Indigenous cultures. When Lisa isn't working and playing with her grandchildren she is an avid reader, gardener, cook and explorer of NB beaches.

Kenzie is a proud Mohawk woman from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, located on the shores of the Bay of Quinte. Growing up surrounded by culture, language, tradition, family, and community shaped who she is today and continues to influence her personal and professional journey.

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A military spouse of 17 years and proud mother of two daughters, Kenzie relocated to New Brunswick with her family in 2023 following a military posting. Since then, she has continued to build meaningful connections within her new community.

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Kenzie holds a Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate and a diploma in Community Justice. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, with plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Counselling. Her passion has always centred on supporting women, particularly those who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV). She is committed to creating spaces where survivors feel heard, respected, supported, and empowered to reclaim their voices. Her approach is grounded in compassion, advocacy, relationship-building, and a deep belief in the strength and resilience of those she supports.

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Throughout her career, Kenzie has gained experience in Child and Youth Care, program development, and case management. She values the relationships she has built with clients, colleagues, community organizations, and partners, and recognizes the importance of collaboration and meeting people where they are.

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Outside of work, Kenzie enjoys reading, hiking, travelling, and spending time with her daughters. She especially loves the fall season and all things apples. Family, culture, connection, and lifelong learning remain central to who she is.

Ashley is a health administrator and researcher with expertise in mental wellness and person-
centered care. Originally from Nova Scotia and raised in New Brunswick, Ashley has always
been intrigued by different cultures, communities, and systems. This curiosity led her to pursue a career focused on equitable, community-driven healthcare.

Ashley holds a bachelor’s degree in social anthropology from Dalhousie University (2018) and a Master of Science in Medicine (Applied Health Services Research) from Memorial University (2021). Ashley is passionate about creating healthcare systems that are inclusive, sustainable, and rooted in the needs of the communities they serve. Ashley worked as part of the project team behind Sankewi-pomawsuwikuwam. 

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BA, MSc

Deb is a dedicated social worker with a Diploma in Social Work from Mount Royal University in
Alberta. With over twenty-five years of experience in the field, Deb has devoted her career to
empowering women to become independent and support them along their healing journey. Her
passion for helping others began at a young age, inspiring her to pursue formal training in social
work. Her approach is culturally sensitive and non-judgemental meeting each woman where
they are at.

Deb has a solid understanding of colonialism and intergenerational trauma and the impact it has
today on families and communities. Since returning to NB she has worked within community
supporting youth within the education system.

Outside of Deb’s professional duties she is a wife, mother, granny, daughter, sister and friend.
She enjoy camping, sitting by the water with a fire on the beach and going for drives with no
destination in mind.

Originally from Ontario, Kate relocated to New Brunswick in 2024 and brings with her a strong background in behavioural sciences and Indigenous youth support. A 2019 graduate of the Behavioural Science program at St. Lawrence College, she has been dedicated to working with Indigenous youth and families since 2020.

As a proud Mohawk from the Bay of Quinte (Tyendinaga), Kate combines professional expertise with cultural understanding to support healing and growth. Her work focuses on adolescent mental health, generational healing, and helping youth reconnect with their identities. Katelyn is deeply passionate about creating safe, empowering spaces where young people can strengthen their voices and thrive within their community. 

Mike is a Licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (CCTNB) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). A member of Pabineau First Nation, one of Mike’s passions is improving mental health in First Nations across New Brunswick. He is qualified to work with clients dealing with mental health challenges associated with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and more. He currently works in private practice with students in elementary schools and middle schools in New Brunswick. His clinical work with Indigenous students will inform the writing process and distribution of these resources.

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As one of the founding members of Ksalsuti, Mike also served on our Board of Directors until 2025, lead the Monoqan Healing Centre project until 2026 and continues to contribute to our Turtle Island Book series.

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BBA, MEd, LCT, CCC

Andy Graham is an accomplished Project Manager focused on education, strategic planning and economic development. He has extensive experience in the Indigenous landscape and contributed 17 years to Education as Vice Principal, Principal, and Director of Education, before becoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Graham and Graham Consulting Inc.  

Andy achieved his Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Education and Master of Education Curriculum and Instruction at Queens University in Kingston, ON, and completed his Professional Project Management Accreditation from the Project Management Institute in Philadelphia, PA.  

Drawing on his combined education and experience, Andy has been active in advancing programs and projects in First Nation communities, organizations and businesses. He worked closely with a number of First Nations in Northwestern Ontario to develop proposals totalling over 100 million dollars plus since 2017 and assisted with various community advancements such as mental health programs for youth, education programs, corporation developments, economic development projects, capital projects and feasibility studies.

As a consultant and project manager, Andy has been involved with a number of extremely successful initiatives including the establishment of the Lac des Mille Lacs Education Centre in Thunder Bay, the establishment of Kaa’Naa’Watay Wiigiiam school in Washagamis Bay First Nation, the securing of funding for multiple training projects in Northwestern Ontario and assisted with the development and implementation of a number of Jordan’s Principle community programs. For over a year, Andy was the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kekekoziibii Development Corporation in Shoal Lake 40 First Nation during the Freedom Road project.

Andy Graham is a respected, impactful leader who consistently goes above and beyond.