the COR family

COR’s family is comprised of a highly dedicated group of young professionals committed to creating a culture of gentleness within Saskatchewan’s disability services sector. Our diverse background, experience and education all contribute to the uniqueness of what COR is today!

Michael relocated to Regina in July 2009 to become COR’s founding CEO. A strong believer of continuous learning, Michael has completed a MA in Leadership (specialization in values), MA in Human Security and Peacebuilding, along with Values Based Leadership and Corporate Social Innovation graduate certificate programs. Serving as Co-Lead of the provincial Person Centered Culture Committee and a member of the Saskatchewan Disability Strategy’s Citizen Consultation Team, he is passionately committed to strengthening the disability services sector and to forge out new beginnings for the province’s most vulnerable citizens.

Michael Lavis MA

Chief Executive Officer
^{Certified Gentle Teaching Master Mentor}

Born and raised in Regina, Jim has completed a Master of Arts in Leadership (specialization in values) from Royal Roads University. Beginning his career in the financial services sector, Jim quickly realized he found greater personal satisfaction helping others through volunteering with Big Brothers of Regina and sharing how great the Green Bay Packers are. Jim began working with COR upon its inception in 2009 and has served at all levels of the organization. He has also completed the Values Based Leadership and Corporate Social Innovation graduate certificate programs at Royal Roads University.

Jim Temple MA

Chief Operations Officer
^{Certified Gentle Teaching Master Mentor}

Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina with a major in accounting and a Chartered Professional Accounting designation. Tiffany has over 17 years of experience providing a variety of audit and accounting services. The first 10 years of her career were spent with a Regina based accounting firm providing audit services to a broad range of industries including charities, non-profits, government entities and financial institutions. More recently she spent several years providing financial leadership and process improvement at an international agricultural company.

Outside of work Tiffany enjoys her time with her husband and daughter. Curling is a passion and she enjoys volunteering her time as part of the Regina curling community.

Tiffany Watt CPA, CA

Chief Financial Officer

Family means everything to Amanda. She and her husband, Paul, live in Regina with their three children. Amanda brings a wealth of Human Resources experience to COR as she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration degree, as well as her Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) Designation. She also brings a warm and caring heart to this valuable role.

Amanda Clarke BBA, CPHR

Chief Culture Officer

Tim Jones MA

Chief Learning Officer
^{Certified Gentle Teaching Master Mentor}

Coming Soon.

Tayef Ahmed

Executive Services Coordinator

From basketball, to paintball and golf, Matt values physical activity. He actively strives to educate and promote health and wellness among others! He is actively involved in coaching youth recreational sports and has a natural inclination for helping others and connecting on a personal level. Matt is always willing to lend a helping hand and strives to mentor and develop meaningful relationships among everyone at COR!

Matthew Chin BKin

Director of Youth Supports
^{Certified Gentle Teaching Master Mentor}

coming soon…

Kristy Duperreault LPN

Director of Support Services

Since 2015, Ben has worn many hats at COR. From Director of Storytelling to Creative Director, that current title couldn’t fit Ben better! Having a talent of looking at ways to develop unique solutions, Ben truly has a lasting impact on everyone he meets. Obtaining an Arts degree from the UofR, he has continued to share what inspires him through the COR studio, while developing lasting and meaningful relationships with everyone at COR.

Benjamin Morris BA, BEd

Creative Director – COR Studio
^{Certified Gentle Teaching Master Mentor}

Mandy is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Certified Developmental Disability Nurse (CDDN), and is a member of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS). Mandy was first introduced to COR in 2010 when she relocated to Regina from Saskatoon. After a short time away, Mandy returned having completed her nursing program and was eager to continue to assist those in the community that need additional support to succeed. Mandy continues to build upon her knowledge base in human services and health care as she is currently enrolled with Douglas College furthering her Nursing Degree with the goal of becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health.

Mandy Boersch RPN, CDDN

Director of Health (Educational Leave)

Alisha began her journey with COR in 2014. Since then, she has performed various roles, eventually obtaining her bachelor’s degree in nursing and is now a Registered Nurse. Alisha is a First Aid/CPR (Level C) Instructor and has become a Certified Developmental Disability Nurse (CDDN). The culture of gentleness and COR’s values drew Alisha to COR as they align with her own. Alisha is honored to help others within her profession and grow alongside them.

Alisha McFie RN, BScN, CDDN

Health Specialist

Lindsay is a Registered Nurse with a passion for providing compassionate, holistic and person-centered care. Lindsay was first introduced to COR in 2013, and was re-introduced in 2018 after relocating back to Regina. COR’s philosophy of Gentle Teaching and focus on connectedness and community is what initially drew Lindsay to COR, as these greatly align with her personal and professional values and beliefs. In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys hiking, rock climbing and CrossFit, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Lindsay Surtees RN, BScN

Health Specialist

Haley relocated to Regina from Halifax joining the COR family in 2022 as a registered dietitian. Haley’s passion for food and helping others came together and she now empowers people to have their best relationship with nutrition and enjoy the social aspects of sharing meal times with others. Haley believes strongly in interdisciplinary approaches and loves working with others to achieve the best care for people.

Haley Zora BSc AHN, RD

Registered Dietitian (Maternity Leave)

Michelle has a passion for people and focuses on building strong relationships with her teams! After working and volunteering in the disability sector for several years, Michelle joined the COR family in 2017. Motivated to make a difference, Michelle is always looking for ways to improve and get better, just like her Minnesota Vikings!

Michelle Scherle

Home Supports Coordinator

Joining the COR family in 2013, Brittany’s passion for building strong, healthy support teams has been a strong influence! A firm believer in continuous learning and improvement for herself and others, Britt’s values of self-development and self-discovery have been contagious for her teams at COR!

Brittany Bechard

Home Supports Coordinator

coming soon…

Megan Schwartz

Home Supports Coordinator

Cole Morris

Home Supports Coordinator

Science is everywhere, and so is Andrew Hettema! After completing a Bachelor of Science from the UofR, he wanted a career that gave back to the community. Andrew has a personal connection to the disability services sector as his uncle Cliff had an intellectual disability which led him to the notion that every person is a valued citizen and has the ability to contribute in their own way! This notion has been infectious for Andrews’s teams and their drive to help everyone live their best life!

Andrew Hettema BSc

Home Supports Coordinator

Charean Sylvester

Supportive Living Coordinator

Will began his journey at COR in 2016 as a home support, and has since grown into various roles and is now a Youth Support Coordinator. He is a certified coach through the Destination Leadership Program, and has utilized his coaching skills throughout his time at COR. Passionate about golf and the Minnesota Vikings, between Will and Michelle, there is more purple at COR HQ.

Will Collins

Youth Supports Coordinator

coming soon…

Corinne Bridges

Youth Supports Coordinator

Lill is an active member of the community and always on the go! Whether it’s volunteering with numerous grassroots educational faith based organizations, visiting with her four children, or working with her husband Dave together to establish Regina’s first co-housing community, Prairie Spruce Commons, Lill is driven to make a difference. Lill proudly supports every employee at COR any way she can and is ‘our google’ when it comes to accounting!

Lill Lareau

Finance & Administration

JJ joined the COR family in 2019 after a volunteer experience through one of his university courses. After several years of experience working in the financial and disability sectors, JJ moved into his new role in finance and administration at COR in 2022. Raised by a deaf mother, he grew up with the understanding that disability does not mean inability. JJ spends his free time with family and friends, playing sports, taking pictures, and being an enormous Minnesota Vikings fan.

J.J. Mathieson

Finance & Administration

Since completing her degree in kinesiology with a major in adapted physical activity in 2009, Rachelle has been passionate about serving and inspiring others, just as her younger brother Justin, inspires her every day! Joining COR in 2017, Rachelle has become a certified facilitator in various training programs offered by COR and is dedicated to ensure everyone at COR receives the training they need to be their best!

Rachelle Chartier BKin

Learning & Development

Born and raised in Mauritius, Joana immigrated in Canada in 2012. Joana has completed a Bachelor of Science with honor in Sociology from the University of Mauritius. She is presently studying part-time at the University of Regina for a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies. Joana began her career in humanities and government sector working for the most marginalized and vulnerable groups of the Mauritian Society. Before joining COR, Joana has worked in immigration and settlement of newcomers and refugees in the francophone community and later joined Inclusion Regina where she wore several hats. In 2019, COR and Inclusion Regina merged together, Joana began working at COR for the 4to40 Initiative as the Employment Partnership Consultant and Short Breaks facilitator. In 2022, Joana began a new role in the capacity of Cultural Advisor. Joana is passionate about helping and advocating for diverse, marginalized and vulnerable groups of the society and is also passionate about helping people to embrace equity in their daily lives.

Joana Valamootoo BSc (Hons)

Cultural Advisor

My English name is Brook Jessica Pratt-Longman and I am a Nêhiýawêwin/Cree status band member of the George Gordon First Nation (GGFN) reservation. GGFN is a part of the touchwood tribal council and is located in treaty 4 territory. I am passionate about helping peoples to connect, reconnect and learn about indigenous culture. Indigenous peoples have an opportunity to reclaim who they are and I am blessed to be able to be a link into helping indigenous peoples learn to walk in two worlds.

Jessica Pratt

Indigenous Cultural Advisor

Keir is a proud dog dad through and through! Keir joined COR in 2020 after speaking to a mutual friend who supported at COR. Since joining, Keir has integrated Gentle Teaching into his various roles, currently as the People and Culture Advisor. He takes pride in supporting the COR family with payroll, recruitment, and administration. If you can’t find Keir at his desk, head on down to the local dog park where you’ll find him, his partner and his bestie walking through the park!

Keir Trainor BBA

People & Culture Advisor

A passion for football, family, and making a difference, Casey uses his easy-going nature and creativity to have fun in whatever he is doing! Casey brings a diversity of HR and programming experience to COR! Few days go by where he doesn’t have a smile on his face.

Casey Sakires BBA

Employee Experience Advisor

Coming Soon.

Benjamin Raine MA

Employee Experience Advisor

Morianna brings a passion of helping others to COR. Built on her experience as a Registered Massage Therapist and certified Reiki Practitioner, Morianna is dedicated to the philosophy of Gentle Teaching. Morianna encompasses a strong commitment and focus toward training support teams, helping to build their capacity and increase their knowledge to effectively support the individuals COR serves.

Morianna Fink

Mentorship & Outreach
^{Certified Gentle Teaching Master Mentor}

With a heart for serving others, Shannon has been supporting people experiencing disability and their families since 1990. Married with four children, Shannon spends as much time as possible with her family, including her two grand-daughters! Shannon has played a vital role in sharing Gentle Teaching not just at COR, but throughout Saskatchewan!

Shannon Wiebe

Mentorship & Outreach
^{Certified Gentle Teaching Master Mentor}

coming soon…

Aileen Fletcher

Mentorship & Outreach

coming soon…

Landon Gordon

Youth Experience Advisor

Dillon was born in Regina and spent extensive time travelling when he was younger. Now, having settled down with a young family in his hometown, Dillon is working to apply his experiences to the disability services sector. Falling back on the tenets of his yoga teacher training and inclination towards humour, Dillon strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for those he supports and those he supports with. When facilitating workshops and trainings, Dillon aims to create an effective learning environment through a combination of levity and respect.