Operational Lead

Ashley

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

Healing & Support Lead

Deb

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.

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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.

Child & Youth Lead

Katelyn (Kate)

Originally from Ontario, Katelyn 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), Katelyn 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.