Chris is the Executive Director for The Ironwood Project. He has been supporting CSA survivors for over a decade. As a survivor and co-founder of The Ironwood Project, Chris brings a unique and empathetic approach to his work at Ironwood. He is currently hosts our Survivors Support Group and our Partners and Parents Support Group.
Sabrina is the Board Chair and founding board member of The Ironwood Project. She is a Registered Social Worker with an Honours degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Sabrina has spent two decades working in community corrections. Throughout her career Sabrina has supported clients affected by trauma, abuse, neglect, addictions, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.
Jodi is a counsellor with a Bachelor of Applied Arts, a Bachelor of Education, and Emotional Health Practitioner certification from Trent University. Jodi is a co-founder of The Ironwood Project and currently she is hosting our Partners and Parents Support Group and working to build new programming.
Gennie has been supporting CSA survivors for over a decade at The Gatehouse and The Ironwood Project, where she is a co-founding board member. Gennie brings her perspective and experience in healthcare to the board. Gennie is currently hosting support groups and managing community events for Ironwood.
Caroline has been with Ironwood since its inception and is a CSA survivor with a deep commitment to holistic, trauma-informed health. She is the Medical Advisor at a supplement company and a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in health education. Caroline holds a degree in Psychology, has taught at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, and is trained in Energy Medicine and Reiki.
Melissa Loyer is the owner of Balance Meditation Coaching and 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 works in patient services. Melissa supports our participants by organizing workshops and educational events.
Katie is an HR professional with over twenty-five years of experience in retail management. Katie is a founding board member who brings to The Ironwood Project her expertise leading Canadian Tire and Home Depot teams to success.
Jana is a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families. Jana is a Clinical Supervisor and trauma specialist with expertise in trauma recovery and sexual abuse.
The Ironwood Project is a Halton Hills not-for-profit dedicated to supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, strengthening their families, and helping prevent future abuse.
We provide free, trauma-informed programming, including survivor support groups three evenings a week, monthly partners and parents groups, specialized workshops, Art Nights, and community education and prevention initiatives.
Ironwood also works with community professionals, including Halton Regional Police, and provides a trauma-sensitive “soft space” for victim interviews.
By keeping our programs free and accessible, we reduce barriers to support while advancing our core mission of support, education, and prevention.
Since 2019, The Ironwood Project has grown from a single peer support group into a range of trauma-informed programs designed in response to the needs of survivors and families. Innovative offerings include Self-Defence for Trauma Survivors, Somatic Therapy, Intimacy After Trauma, Art Nights, family supports, and prevention initiatives.
Ironwood also brings education and awareness into the broader community through professional training, public outreach, prevention events, and partnerships with local organizations.
This work has received significant community recognition, including the 2025 Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Association of the Year – Not-for-Profit, CommunityVotes Georgetown honours, and support from 100 Women Who Care Halton Hills and 100 Men Who Care Halton Hills.
Our approach combines lived experience, professional collaboration, and creative programming to advance healing, education, and prevention.
The Ironwood Project works with local organizations, businesses, and professionals to strengthen support for survivors and promote education and prevention throughout our community.
Our partnerships include Halton Regional Police Service, providing a trauma-sensitive “soft space” for victim interviews and contributing to training and collaboration with Victim Services. We have also partnered with CircaFit for self-defence workshops, local artists for Art Nights, Northwood Collective for sexual abuse prevention education, and community events such as the Downtown Georgetown Farmers’ Market.
Through collaboration, we extend our reach, create safer and more informed spaces, and help make supporting survivors and protecting children a shared community responsibility.
The Ironwood Project supports survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the people who care about them. Our programs provide safe, supportive spaces where survivors and families can connect, learn, heal, and build resilience.
The impact of this community is best expressed by the people who are part of it:
“Ironwood has been a lighthouse in the storm of my life... they provided a path and gave me courage to be my own saviour.”
“Ironwood has quite literally saved my life. It’s a safe place to come and know I will be heard.”
“In this community, I have found understanding, support, education, and lifelong friendships. It’s the one place where I can show up as just me, and trust that that is enough.”
“I have attended Ironwood for four years, and in that time, I have done more healing than I have in my entire life. This group quite literally saved my life.”
Their experiences are why we continue to grow, listen, and respond to the needs of survivors and families in our community.
