Chris Kirby, Chairmen
Chris Kirby is an Emotional Health Practitioner, a Humanist Officiant and a contractor in addition to being the Programming Director at Ironwood. Chris has been facilitating sexual abuse support groups for more than a decade. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching the Toronto Raptors, and volunteering. Chris has trained in Neural Network Therapy through Trent University, suicide prevention through Living Works, facilitating sexual abuse support groups through The Gatehouse, preventing childhood sexual abuse through Little Warriors and sexual abuse awareness through Darkness to Light.
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Jodi Stansfield, Treasurer
Jodi Stansfield is an Emotional Health Practitioner and works as a counsellor through Canadian Family Health. Jodi worked as a Secondary Teacher with the Peel District School Board and as a music programmer at MuchMusic. Jodi enjoys listening to music, swimming, creative pursuits, spending time with family and friends and volunteering. In the past, Jodi has volunteered her time with Lyme Ontario as a board member, tutoring at risk students in Toronto and leading a youth group for teens. Jodi holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson Polytechnic University and a Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto as well as her Emotional Health Practitioner credential through Trent University. She has also trained in preventing childhood sexual abuse through Little Warriors and The Canadian Centre for Child Protection.
Sabrina Dabovic, Director
Sabrina is a Registered Social Worker with an Honours degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She completed a Master of Social Work (MSW) at Wilfrid Laurier University. She has spent 18 years working in community corrections. Throughout her career Sabrina has supported clients affected by trauma, abuse, neglect, addictions, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Outside of work, Sabrina enjoys the outdoors, being a "hockey mom", gathering with friends and family, and spending as much time as possible with her dogs.
Gennie LeBlanc, Director
Gennie LeBlanc is a founding board member of The Ironwood Project and recurring Support Group Host at The Ironwood Project. More information coming.
Melissa Loyer, Director
Melissa Loyer is the owner of Balance Meditation Coaching. As a certified meditation coach, Melissa brings mindfulness, humour and a holistic approach to supporting her clients' wellness. Melissa can also be found at Cornerstone Health where she has been working in patient service as an Administrative Assistant. Melissa is passionate about learning, mindfulness meditation and mental health support and wellness. In her spare time Melissa enjoys singing, reading and all ADHD side quests.
Katie Stansfield, Director
Katie Stansfield is a Human Resource Manager. Katie has worked in retail management for over twenty years. What began as a love of working with people turned into a career in store management and that eventually lead to human resources. Katie attended the University of Toronto and Fleming College for Human Resource Management. Katie has lead Team Depot through a number of fundraising and volunteer initiatives. When Katie is not at work she is spending time with her family, hiking, baking, cottaging or reading a good book.
