board of directors

Our board of directors is comprised of a carefully selected group of individuals who come from a variety of education and employment backgrounds. The board of directors is chosen based on the perspective and talents they can contribute, and are charged with the responsibility of acting as the governing body of Creative Options Regina (COR).The board of directors ensures that the organization’s philosophy, goals, mission and vision are met.

Mitch is on the senior leadership team at Saskatchewan Blue Cross as the Director of Risk Management & Corporate Services. Mitch has wide and varied expertise, having maintained roles in operations, finance, strategy, analytics, and risk management and compliance in the insurance, banking, and software industries. He holds a Juris Doctor Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in finance, and economics certificate.

Mitch’s unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth led him to become a global citizen in 2015, embarking on an educational and professional journey spanning five years within the vibrant Asia Pacific region. During his time living in China and Australia, he immersed himself in study followed by experience in global finance and business operations, emerging as a multifaceted leader. Having returned to his roots, Mitch stands as a fervent champion for Regina and Saskatchewan and the regions prosperity and advancement. This advocacy, blended with his passion for organizational governance and strategy, underpins the leadership Mitch brings as the board chair. He is eminently proud of the work COR undertakes in uplifting the community.

Mitch Clarke J.D., BBA

Chair

Tara is the Vice President, Tourism, Marketing and Communications at REAL. Tara is a leader, a teammate, a teacher, a student, a marketer, a strategist, and the list goes on. No matter what hat she is wearing, she approaches everything with a human-first mindset. This means operating from a place of empathy that allows an understanding of not only the “how?”, but the “why?”. As a people-first kind of leader, she always tries to bring a compassionate approach to her leadership style.

Tara Osipoff

Vice-Chair

Mya was born and raised in Regina, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Regina and graduated from law school at the University of Saskatchewan before embarking on her legal career. Mya is currently a partner at Kanuka Thuringer LLP practicing primarily corporate commercial and business law, as well as in the areas of lotteries and gaming. When Mya is not working you can typically find her at home chasing around her two kids and two dogs, in the kitchen experimental baking or out for a jog.

Mya Osatiuk BA, J.D., LL.B.

Ragulan is a seasoned insurance claims leader with over 15 years of diverse experience in brokerage, underwriting, and claims environments. His career journey across various companies in Canada has been driven by the pursuit of enhancing customer products, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and fulfilling the customer promise. As the Senior Director of Corporate Claims at SGI, Ragulan leads a team of dedicated professionals, providing strategic direction and risk oversight for Saskatchewan Auto Fund Claims (Auto & Injury). SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) is a unique entity that not only administers the Auto Fund in Saskatchewan but also competes in the private sector as SGI Canada. Ragulan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from OntarioTech University and an MBA in Executive Management from the University of Regina. In addition, Ragulan holds the Fellowship Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) and Canadian Risk Manager (CRM) designations. Beyond his professional achievements, Ragulan finds joy in escaping to warm, sunny destinations with his wife and three children, cherishing the moments that fuel his passion and inspiration.

Ragulan Rahunathan MBA, FCIP, CRM

Daniel is the President and CEO at the Global Transportation Hub. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration (2010) from the University of Regina with a major in Accounting. Daniel has spent the last decade working in a variety of accounting positions within public sector organizations that include: SaskTel, SaskPower and SLGA. With a strong desire to give back to his community, Daniel is an active volunteer and is involved with a number of local organizations. Daniel believes that COR is doing amazing things in the community to build and promote an inclusive culture and is excited at the opportunity to be a part of COR’s Board of Directors.

Daniel Hersche CPA, CMA

Michele D. Cameron (she/her) is a 2023 YWCA Women of Distinction Recipient, a Certified Leadership Empowerment Coach, Public Speaker, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist. She holds a Master of Human Resource Management and is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP). Michele volunteers on non-profit boards, at community events, and on councils that share her values and passion to create a better world for everyone.

Michele is the Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Employee Wellbeing at Federated Co-operatives Limited. She is also the Founder of The Live Fiercely Coach & Consultant, a company focused on influencing a world where everyone feels valued and as though they belong. She lives by and believes that she was placed on this earth to connect, inspire, and engage and she does so authentically, compassionately and with a fervour that’s her own. Michele proudly resides on Treaty 6 territory and the homeland of the Métis.

Michele D. Cameron MHRM

Presley Gibler is an investment management professional with over 12 years of experience in the industry. Currently Manager, Client Support Group at TD Asset Management, she has a passion for connecting business with technology solutions in an effort to increase efficiencies and ultimately improve the client experience. Presley has spent over 10 years with TD Asset Management (formerly Greystone Managed Investments Inc.), having held a number of roles on both the operational and investment sides of the business.

Presley earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Regina and has been a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) charterholder since 2018. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, music, and working on her golf swing.

Presley Gibler CFA

Patti is a lawyer by trade. Over her 25 year legal career she has practiced law with a major law firm, did securities litigation and regulation for the Saskatchewan Securities Commission and worked with a public insurance company. Patti has extensive professional and volunteer board experience ranging from local and national museum boards to health and communications boards. She is well versed in the workings of volunteer boards valuing and promoting good governance. Patti operates with a high degree of integrity and fairness.

Patti Pacholek BA, LL.B.

Evan Lascue began his career in the construction industry. This ingrained in Evan an appreciation of the trades and helped him develop the grit and character he would carry to all of his future endeavours. Evan completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and worked in Drilling and Completions Engineering with Sinopec Daylight Energy in Calgary before moving back to Saskatchewan. Prior to joining Avana, Evan developed skills in commercial operations and project management with the Co-op Refinery Complex, managed finance and administration for a local marketing firm, and gained experience in residential property development. Evan’s portfolio of completed projects is over $100M of residential and commercial properties in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Evan thrives when breaking down complex problems, planning, organizing, and facilitating the execution of projects while communicating effectively and encouraging collaboration. Holding competence, responsibility, accountability, and safety paramount, Evan leads Avana’s planning, project management, and construction teams. Furthermore, Evan interacts with government and regulatory bodies and heads Avana’s Innovation division, focusing on energy efficiency and construction technology, ensuring Avana’s future builds are more refined, more efficient, and of better quality than the last.

Evan Lascue P.Eng

With over 30 years in the public service, Aaron currently serves as the Executive Director of the Audit and Information Management Division of the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General. In his role he serves as the Chief Access and Privacy Officer for the Ministry.

Aaron believes in creating team environments where everyone can contribute as their authentic selves and where everyone can lead. Aaron is passionate about supporting those he works with and believes that his greatest success comes when his team and the people who are part of it are successful.

Born and raised in Regina, Aaron holds a B.A. and a B.S.W. from the University of Regina. He is married to a great woman and has two awesome daughters. They are active in the community and are generally pretty busy volunteering for all sorts of things. In his spare time, Aaron dabbles in a number of hobbies, calling himself a Jack-of-all trades, master of none.