We are incredibly blessed to have grown such an amazing team in such a short time. Every single member of our team has dedicated their time to helping you heal, and find a new path through the journey of loss.
Interested in joining? Check out our open roles here.
Our Board
Aditi Loveridge (she/her)Founder
Aditi Loveridge (she/her)
Aditi Loveridge is the Founder and CEO of the registered charity, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre. She is also the creator of the Microdose™ method, an evidence-based approach to grief processing that focuses on small, intentional steps for healing. Additionally, she is the co-founder of Seeds of Growth, Grief Education Inc., a Grief & Loss Coach Certification program, and serves as Board Co-Chair of Skipping Stones Foundation, a registered charity empowering trans and gender-diverse youth and adults.
Through her work, Aditi has supported thousands of families on their reproductive paths. As an expert in the field, Aditi has been asked to speak on countless podcasts, and radio and television spots and has advocated for systemic and social change at the government level.
Aditi’s fierce dedication to intersectional restorative social justice and equality for all has made her a trailblazer within the bereavement community. In 2023 Aditi was given the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of her outstanding service.
Aditi was also recognized as a finalist for the RBC Women Entrepreneur Social Change–National Impact Award, celebrating her as an exceptional leader of a registered charity, dedicated to her unique brand of social change, at a national level.
Danyelle Kaluski (she/her)Co-Founder/COO, Finance & Development
Danyelle Kaluski (she/her)
Danyelle Kaluski (she/her), Co-Founder/COO, Finance & Development of the registered charity, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre. Danyelle is also the co-founder of Seeds of Growth, Grief Education Inc. Danyelle has over 20 years of non profit and charity work.
Through the loss of her second daughter, Emelina in 2012, at 38 weeks, Danyelle has been active in normalizing the journey of loss, grieving and life after loss for the past 12 years.
Since its foundation in 2018, Danyelle has co-led the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre’s to continued growth year after year with the most recent year seeing at 210% growth rate. Danyelle has secured $1 million+ in fundraising efforts and grants with her business partner Aditi Loveridge. In a few short years the charity that Danyelle co-founded has quickly become a leading organization in best practices of equitable bereavement support.
Kim Dueck (she/her)Secretary
Kim Dueck (she/her)
Originally from the west coast, Kimmy has spent over 20 years in Alberta working in a variety of administrative roles including sexual and reproductive health, midwifery and mental health. Passions also include further learning in areas of birthwork, trauma-informed care, self-sufficiency, art and the wild outdoors. Kimmy also volunteers time occasionally with a local rescue and with ‘Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep’ as an affiliate photographer.
She is also homeschooling her youngest son, helping her oldest son navigate entering adulthood, and holding down the house with 4 animal companions.
Funke Ipaye (she/her)Treasurer
Funke Ipaye (she/her)

Treasurer
Funke Ipaye is a creative, energetic Finance professional. An exceptional problem solver and strategic thinker, with experience in the energy market. She holds a Finance degree from Brock University, an MBA from McMaster University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.
Funke has experienced the pain of multiple pregnancy losses. She lost her identical twins in January 2022 and then another pregnancy in August of the same year. She is passionate about bringing grief out of the shadows by dismantling societal shame.
Melissa Boisvenue (she/her)Board Member
Melissa Boisvenue (she/her)
Melissa is a communications professional with a background in public relations and social media and comes to us from a busy marketing agency in Calgary. Melissa is a busy mom of two living children and one baby in the stars, which has brought her to be an advocate for other TFMR parents. She finds fulfillment in helping folks that have had a loss(es) through social media and connecting with others through the centre’s peer groups. Although busy, Melissa sets time aside every day to trail run and sets audacious running goals in the run community.
Jennifer Forrest (she/her)Board Member
Jennifer Forrest (she/her)

Board Member
Jennifer Forrest (she/her) is a legal and HR professional and small business owner. After experiencing the grief of multiple pregnancy losses, Jennifer became part of the PILSC community and is extremely passionate and proud of the work being done by this organization. Jennifer is honoured to serve on the board of PILSC and to give back to an organization that has provided so much support to her.
Jessica Parsons (she/her)Board Member
Jessica Parsons (she/her)

Board Member
Jess is an HR professional with over fifteen years of experience working with and volunteering for nonprofits and small businesses. After experiencing a second-trimester loss in 2023, her journey of healing inspired her to join the PILSC board. Her commitment to fostering community reflects her deep-seated belief in the power of giving back and supporting others through their most challenging times.
Advisory Board
Dr. Stephanie Cooper (she/her)Medical Advisor
Dr. Stephanie Cooper (she/her)
Dr. Stephanie Cooper is a Calgary trained Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Meternal-Fetal Medicine specialist with Alberta Health Services. She has over 10 years of experience caring for pregnancies with complications as well as overseeing the delivery of numerous beautiful babies at the Foothills Hospital.
Her passion is providing empathetic comprehensive, evidence based care that is individualized to each family, and supports autonomy, collaboration and respect.
The journeys of her loss mommas have inspired her to identify gaps in pregnancy loss care and to fight alongside our loss community teams to find solutions for a better way.
Dr. Kyley Hunt (She/her)Somatic Support Advisory
Dr. Kyley Hunt (She/her)
Kyley Hunt is a Naturopathic Doctor who loves working in her hometown of Calgary to help promote health and wellness, not only with individuals in her practice but within the community. She loves to educate and empower those she works with to build lasting habits that support their health goals and gets them feeling their best.
She has experience working privately and in volunteer clinics both in Canada and abroad. It has been through these clinics that she has worked with and seen women and families through pregnancy and infant loss. These experiences have impacted her to work towards supporting those experiencing loss so they are not alone in their unique journey, while ensuring their health is supported and they are treated with respect.
She is passionate that those who have experienced loss are supported in their journey towards healing and is honoured to be working with an organization that is dedicated to this goal.
Dr. Hunt will be support the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre as the Somatic Support Director
Our Practitioners
Leah Tabitha (she/her)Mental Health Practitioner
Leah Tabitha (she/her)
Driven by a passion for neuroscience, Leah continually seeks new tools to enhance her clients’ quality of life. Many who seek her expertise are dealing with deep-seated triggers resistant to traditional therapies, and Leah is committed to providing solutions that foster sustainable healing and real change. In her sessions, Leah draws from her extensive experience in mental health, nervous system dynamics, and brain development. She works with clients ready to go beyond pain management, guiding them through emotional healing and empowering them to improve both body movement and brain function. Whatever your goals or challenges, Leah partners with you to elevate your wellness and quality of life.
Aisha Khan (she/her)Counselling Therapist
Aisha Khan (she/her)
Losing a child is an unimaginable heartbreak—one that can leave parents and caregivers feeling lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. As a dedicated Counselling Therapist, I provide a compassionate, supportive space where grieving parents and/or caregivers can navigate their emotions, find strength, and begin their journey toward healing.
With extensive experience in trauma-informed care, grief counselling, and family support, my approach is deeply client-centered, recognizing that grief is personal and that healing looks different for everyone. Whether you are struggling with overwhelming emotions, relationship challenges, or the impact of loss on your identity, I am here to provide unwavering support.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals and families facing complex challenges, including grief, trauma and life transitions. My experience includes providing counselling in women’s addiction recovery, supporting parents involved in the foster care system, and working with diverse families in educational settings. I have led support groups, facilitated parenting workshops, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure clients receive the comprehensive care they deserve.
In our sessions, you will find a safe, non-judgmental space where you can process your loss at your own pace. Whether through individual therapy, couples counselling or group support, I am committed to helping you honor your grief while rediscovering hope and meaning. You do not have to walk this journey alone. I invite you to reach out and take the first step toward healing.
Moneka Robinson (she/her)Counselling Therapist
Moneka Robinson (she/her)
Moneka (she/her) holds a Masters of Counselling psychology degree from Yorkville University and is registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association as a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Additionally, Moneka intends to become Registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Moneka has been a teacher for 15 years and has primarily worked with students with complex needs and youth at risk. Moneka currently teaches junior high and high school social studies and is the Inclusive Education coordinator for her rural school just east of Calgary.
Moneka’s journey to support others began from personal tragedy and birth trauma, embarking on these journeys Moneka realized the need for support and the loneliness, and stigma associated. As such, Moneka has a desire to walk with others as they share their own stories and support them through challenging times. Moneka provides person centered counselling through a trauma informed lens, utilizing interventions like emotional focused, mindfulness as well as acceptance and commitment therapy.
Joëlle Croteau-Willard (she/her)Pregnancy & Infant Loss Coach
Joëlle Croteau-Willard (she/her)
**Le texte en français est présenté à la suite de celui en anglais.
When my second son Julien died 6 months into my pregnancy with him, I was thrust into a world of deep grief and loss. My life was devastated and I felt completely shattered – yet, the world continued on without me.
Experiencing a pregnancy loss is one of the most difficult and isolating journeys anyone will ever walk through. It’s for this reason that I’m so passionate about supporting you through this challenging time. While nothing will ever take the place of your baby, it’s possible to find hope, joy, and peace again. I can relate to the pain you are feeling, and I’m here to hold space for you as you pick up the pieces of your life with warmth, understanding, and compassion that only someone who has also walked this same path can express.
Wherever you are on the journey and regardless of how or when you have experienced Pregnancy or Infant loss, I am here to support you. I further specialize in supporting families through Parenting after loss and TFMR as well as offering sessions in both English and French.
My services cater to all parents, birthing people, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. I am a Franco-Albertan living in Mohkinstsis, Treaty 7 Territory, also known as Calgary, Alberta. My pronouns are she/her/hers.
My life’s work was revealed to me with the passing of Julien. As my coaching expertise and my own experiences in the Grief & Loss world collided, I understand now more than ever how vital Pregnancy and Infant Loss Coaching is to recover from trauma and tragedy.
In my loss journey, I’ve also seen a tremendous need for the non-grievers & support system of the bereaved to have resources that allow them to feel useful, purposeful, and supportive when their loved ones are living out the worst days of their lives. If you love someone who has lost a child and feel confused, worried and paralyzed by it, I am here for you too.
Mon deuxième fils, Julien, est décédé six mois après le début de ma grossesse. J’ai été plongée dans un monde de deuil et de perte profonde. Ma vie était en ruine et je me suis sentie complètement détruite – et pourtant, le monde continuait autour de moi, sans moi.
Joëlle Croteau-Willard,
Accompagnante certifiée en deuil périnatal
Vivre une perte de grossesse est un parcours le plus difficile et le plus isolant qui existe. C’est pour cette raison que je peux compatir pour vous accompagner dans cette période difficile et compliquée. Je sais très bien que rien ne remplacera votre bébé. Par contre, il est possible de retrouver l’espoir, la joie et la paix. Je suis passionnée de vous accompagner et de vous offrir la chaleur humaine, la compréhension et la compassion que seule une personne qui a vécu une telle expérience de vie peut offrir.
Ma famille se compose de mon partenaire Calvin, de mon fils vivant Axel Lucien et de notre fils décédé Julien Wayne. Je peux vivre l’héritage de Julien en me tournant vers la communauté et en soutenant d’autres familles touchées par la perte périnatale pendant les moments où elles en ont un grand besoin.
Où que vous en soyez dans votre cheminement et quelque soit le moment ou la manière dont vous avez vécu la perte périnatale, je suis là pour vous soutenir. Je me spécialise également dans le soutien aux familles dans le cadre ” Parenting after loss ” et ” TFMR” (perte de grossesse et interruption de grossesse pour raisons médicales), et j’offre des sessions en anglais ainsi qu’en français.
Mes services s’adressent également à tous les parents, aux personnes qui accouchent et aux personnes 2SLGBTQIA+. Je suis une franco-albertaine vivant à Mohkinstsis, Territoire du Traité 7, aussi connu sous le nom de Calgary, Alberta. Mes pronoms sont “elle” et “elle.”
Please note that Joëlle is a certified pregnancy and infant loss coach through Aditi & Danyelle’s ICF accredited coach certification program, Seeds of Growth. To learn more about the certification program visit www.sogacademy.com.
Frances Kordov (she/her)Pregnancy & Infant Loss Coach
Frances Kordov (she/her)
As a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Coach with PILSC I am here to provide unwavering support to individuals and couples navigating the often challenging journey of pregnancy, loss, and parenthood.
My heart is devoted to supporting people who have experienced the profound pain of trying to conceive, miscarriage at any stage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or the journey towards becoming involuntarily childless. It’s becoming more widely aknowledged that the path to parenthood isn’t always straightforward, and I specialize in helping you find a way with self-compassion. Through my own experiences, I’ve also been led to specialize in grief that is layered with chronic health challenges and challenges to physical mobility.
In our coaching sessions, I offer a warm and neutral approach to create space for you to share emotions, fears, and hopes without judgment. Your grief and all of the stories that are being written on your heart will be held as a sacred aspect of your journey. Using reflective questions, we will gently dig into how you might connect with your pain and navigate this grief with a renewed sense of purpose.
Coaching extends beyond personal growth; it ripples throughout our lives, enhancing relationships and fostering a supportive community that stands by your side. In our time spent together, it is my intention to support you to create the capacity to open up meaningful conversations with those around you, making it a truly transformative experience for both you and your loved ones.
For the people who surround bereaved parents (friends, family, community lifelines) coaching can be vital for you, too. There might be confusion or fear in how you can best show up for your loved one who is grieving, and I am here to explore that with you.
I’m available to support you virtually or in person at the PILSC office located in Mohkinstis on Treaty 7 Land, Calgary, Alberta.
Please note that Frances is a certified pregnancy and infant loss coach through Aditi & Danyelle’s ICF accredited coach certification program, Seeds of Growth. To learn more about the certification program visit www.sogacademy.com.
Erin Winters (she/her)Psychic Medium
Erin Winters (she/her)
Erin is a psychic medium who works with spirit to provide loving guidance, meaningful messages, clarity, & gentle reassurance to her clients.
Erin has been an integral part of the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre from the beginning. She is very grateful to be offering her energetic channelings to this community.
Tamara Lacelle (she/her)Registered Midwife
Tamara Lacelle (she/her)
Tamara (she/her) is a Registered Midwife who believes that each person has the right to loving, respectful, evidence based care.
She understands the value in deeply supporting people who are experiencing, or have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, towards healing and wholeness. Her educational focus included primary research on the particular needs of those going through loss, and how healthcare practitioners can best support them.
She believes wholeheartedly in informed choice and values partnering with clients for physical and emotional health and safety.
Services Tamara can offer in the centre include:
- Post loss recovery assessment
- Pre-conception counselling
- Yearly physical follow-up ie: breast/chest exam, PAP
- Pregnancy-after-loss prenatal care
- Breastfeeding/chestfeeding check-in and referral
- Healthcare referral when necessary
Annie Ahmad (she/her)Art Therapist
Annie Ahmad (she/her)

Art Therapist
Annie Ahmad holds a Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies from Concordia University and has over 10 years of experience working as an Art Therapist with a variety of populations: children, teens, seniors, persons with disabilities, addictions, domestic violence survivors, and pregnancy and infant loss. Currently, Annie works in private practice with the Blackbird Healing Arts Collective seeing individual clients as well as facilitates community art therapy groups with various organizations in Calgary. Annie designed and implemented the Adult Art Therapy program at the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center in 2021 and is honoured to continually offer the healing power of art-making to their clientele.
Our Support Team
Larissa Coquelle (she/her)Director of HR & Operations
Larissa Coquelle (she/her)
Larissa (she/her) was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, B.C and moved to Alberta with her wife in 2018. After years of trying to conceive, 2021 held the loss of 3 fur-babies in an 8 month period during an IVF cycle and an early chemical pregnancy. Their 7 year fertility journey was filled with small wins and heartbreaking lows and often felt isolating and lonely. Finding the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre in the midst of that journey was like coming up for a breath of fresh air! These experiences and this organization opened her eyes to how much grief is overlooked and sparked a passion for supporting others through their own healing.
A lifelong learner and self-proclaimed Jill-of-all-trades, Larissa loves exploring new skills and diving into challenges. She brings her experience in administration, IT, leadership, and strategy, all driven by a desire to create meaningful impact. Outside of work, she finds joy in gaming, reading, going for walks and spending time with her wife, their son, and their two fur-babies.
Larissa feels incredibly honored to work alongside such an amazing team, helping to create a space where grief is acknowledged, healing is supported, and no one has to navigate loss alone.
Nova McGillivray (she/her)1:1 Peer Support Specialist
Nova McGillivray (she/her)
Nova McGillivray was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, she loves dogs, hiking and Starbucks. She has been a peer facilitator since 2013, is a Sistership Circle level one facilitator with Brain Story certification as well as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trained. She came to PILSC as a helpline volunteer and then did her Canadian Mental Health Association Peer Support School practicum with PILSC which lead to becoming a PILSC facilitator and then moved into the Peer Coordinator role. She is happy to be using her knowledge and gifts to contribute and to support people
Jennifer Hammer (she/her)Support Group Specialist
Jennifer Hammer (she/her)
Jennifer Hammer (she/her) is an intuitive mentor and Certified Coach. She is also a Perinatal & Loss Specialist, Certified Infant Feeding Educator, Reiki Master and Peer-Group Facilitator for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Jennifer is a strong advocate for peer-support and believes it is a powerful stepping stone on the pathway towards healing. She founded Postpartum Support Calgary to cultivate a peer-run community for parents battling isolation. Jennifer currently offers guidance through her business Sacred Nest via private and group coaching. In her work she uses an integrative approach combining somatic and energetic healing, emotional mastery and subconscious re-programming.
It was her own personal experience navigating the loss of her first pregnancy and perinatal anxiety that propelled her into this work and joining the PILSC team as the Support Group Coordinator.
Arielle McEwen (she/her)Donor Relations & Event Coordinator
Arielle McEwen (she/her)
Arielle (she/her) experienced some pretty big losses at a young age which completely threw her off track. When she was 17, she found her best friend after she died by suicide, and then less than 3 years later, she watched her mom die from cancer. For many years she felt adrift, but by helping others navigate their grief, she found her way to a new path. Grief often leaves people feeling isolated, but by connecting with others through similar shared experiences, Arielle has found a safe place to work through her heartbreak, while supporting others. Although she would not want to relive these traumatic moments, she is grateful for the road they put her on.
Arielle brings a broad spectrum of experience including non-profit management, sexual health education, and trauma work. With a diploma in Human Services and a passion for coordinating events, she feels right at home as the Donor Relations & Event Coordinator at PILSC.
When not helping others, Arielle can be found exploring this big beautiful world with her husband and their 2 dogs, decorating their home, creating peaceful paintings, and playing acoustic guitar.
Shirley Lai (she/her)Community Partnerships & Marketing Coordinator
Shirley Lai (she/her)
Shirley is a creative professional with a background in design, marketing and brand management. Born in Hong Kong and raised in South Africa, her international upbringing has given her a unique global perspective and an innate understanding of diverse cultures. Over the past decade, she has dedicated her expertise to nurturing growth within the luxury fashion and wellness sectors, distinguishing herself as a strategic thinker.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Shirley is the founder of Peachy Paws, an online pet apparel brand that seamlessly merges her passion for fashion and love for pets. Beyond aesthetics, it serves as a platform for fostering connections within the pet-loving community. Shirley’s commitment to meaningful connections extends to her personal journey, which has been marked by the loss of her twin daughter and her best friend. She is thrilled to join PILSC as a social media coordinator, where she continues her own healing journey while contributing to the organization’s impactful mission.
Sabrina Legare (she/her)Program Support
Sabrina Legare (she/her)

Program Support
Sabrina was born and raised in Calgary. She is a single mom of a son and they have two cats. Working on her past trauma she made the decision that she wanted to help others who may be going through trauma of their own. As she went through her trauma alone, she wanted to be the person she needed back then for others.
After completing a volunteer term with another organization, she earned her Gender-based Analysis Plus Certification and Brain Story Certification. She is excited to bring her personal experiences as well as her knowledge to PILSC as a Helpline Virtual Peer supervisor.
Mercy Ogunmilua (she/her)Peer Support Worker
Mercy Ogunmilua (she/her)
From nurturing young minds to advocating for survivors, Mercy’s path to the nonprofit space has been anything but ordinary. Her passion for creating positive change was ignited early on, fostering a love for learning and community engagement. This journey, however, wasn’t without its challenges. Mercy has walked the difficult path of pregnancy loss, an experience that deepened her empathy and commitment to supporting others through life’s ups and downs.
Now, fuelled by a blend of creativity, organizational skills, and a genuine desire to make a difference. She is a champion for communication, Project management, event planning and a tech-savvy problem solver who thrives on exceeding expectations. Whether it’s mentoring, supporting and coordinating seamless events, Mercy injects her infectious enthusiasm and collaborative spirit into everything she does. When she’s not crafting engaging campaigns or coordinating projects, you might find her volunteering in her local community, sipping tea on her balcony and reading a good book or exploring her passion for DIYs.
Lizelle Nelson Peer Support Worker
Lizelle Nelson

Peer Support Worker
Lizelle has over eight years of experience in the non-profit sector, working with individuals ranging from newborns to the elderly in various support capacities. Her extensive background includes roles in addiction treatment, women’s shelters, and recovery programs, where she has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others. Outside of her professional life, Lizelle enjoys traveling, cooking, and hiking, finding joy in exploring new places, creating delicious meals, and embracing the great outdoors. Her passion for making a difference is matched by her love for adventure and culinary creativity.
Iryna Slipa (she/her)Calgary Support Group Coordinator
Iryna Slipa (she/her)

Calgary Support Group Coordinator
On Leave From December 1, 2024 – November 29, 2025
Iryna Slipa is a Ukrainian-born professional who has recently made Calgary her home alongside her husband and daughter. With an impressive track record as an operation officer in the outsourcing and technology services industry over the past 5 years, she is known for her exceptional organizational skills and unwavering motivation in fast-paced environments.
Iryna’s personal journey has been shaped by her own experience with miscarriage, leaving a profound impact on her life. Driven by a deep sense of empathy and a desire to support grieving families, she has chosen to join PILSC to utilize her outstanding customer service and organizational skills in helping others navigate their journey.
When not immersed in her professional endeavors, Iryna finds solace in the beauty of nature. She particularly enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring and hiking in the mountains.
With her dedication, expertise, and passion for both supporting others and embracing the wonders of nature, Iryna is poised to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves.
Sarah Duncan (she/her)Calgary Support Coordinator
Sarah Duncan (she/her)
Sarah Duncan is a skilled professional in Administration and Customer service with a wealth of experience spanning the Logistics and Education sectors. She holds a Masters’ degree in International Business Administration from Université d’Orléans.
When she is not creating exceptional customer experiences for organisations, she is busy nurturing two beautiful children and sharing her love for the French language by teaching it to kids. Sarah experienced the loss of a parent and molar pregnancy simultaneously, and is privileged to use her professional skills to make a real difference to the world.
Dariia Melnychuk (she/her)Volunteer Coordinator
Dariia Melnychuk (she/her)
Knowledge Keepers
Daisy Giroux (she/her)Indigenous Knowledge Keeper (Cree)
Daisy Giroux (she/her)

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper (Cree)
Daisy Giroux is Cree from the Driftpile First Nation on Treaty 8 territory but has been a visitor of Treaty 7 since 2011. Her traditional name means ‘keeper of the sacred medicines’ in Cree gifted by Elder Alma Kitwyhat from Saskatchewan. Daisy’s other traditional name which means “Driftpile woman” in Blackfoot that was gifted by Elder Reg Crowshoe of Piikani First Nation. Her pronouns are SHE/HER. Daisy is a single mother of 3 living children, who are 27, 22 and 17 and 1 child in the spirit world. She is also a ‘kookum’ or grandmother, to 2 grandsons. She is a Strategy Lead for United Way of Calgary and Area’s Akaks’timan Indigenous Strategy. She has a Bachelor of Education degree and was a teacher and then principal for 8 years. Daisy has a master’s in social work through the University of Toronto, which is a specialization in Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency.
Jessie Fiddler-Kiss Knowledge Keeper
Jessie Fiddler-Kiss

Knowledge Keeper
Workshop Facilitators
Chelle (she/her)Group Facilitator
Chelle (she/her)

Group Facilitator
Chelle (she/her/hers) is a seasoned facilitator with 20+ years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples in peer support, community engagement, and private practice. Volunteering with PILSC for two years, she offers post-abortion peer mentoring and group facilitation, drawing from her own journey of healing after a traumatic abortion. As the director of a Calgary women’s shelter where she has worked for 16+ years, Chelle focuses on empowerment and resilience, emphasizing the transformative power of peer-to-peer relationships. A solo mother of three, she brings humility, honesty, and gratitude to her roles both personally and professionally.
Steven (he/him)Group Facilitator
Steven (he/him)
Steven (he/him/his) is a 34 year old father of two who has spent the last ten years in theatre and film and now is on a journey to practice Counselling and Social Work. He feels drawn to helping those at the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre as he and his wife lost their daughter in early 2020 and the support provided to them was incredible. He hopes to support others in the same way and show people they are not alone in these woods. Steven looks forward to speaking to you all.
Janis Isaman (she/her)Workshop Facilitator
Janis Isaman (she/her)
Janis Isaman is a Trauma Sensitive Movement Specialist focused on providing customized, personalized body-focused services to clients. She is a leader in approaching mental health and wellness from a body-first lens. Her trauma credentials include the Compassionate Inquiry® psychotherapy approach developed by Gabor Mate, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), Somatic Experiencing® International developed by Peter Levine and Trauma Research Foundations Traumatic Stress Certificate Program with Bessel van der Kolk.
She also leads professional teacher training to help other movement professionals gain certifications and to help studios add new modalities to their programming. In her personal life, she is a mother and passionate community volunteer with the Calgary Stampede, 17th Avenue Business District, Heritage Park and Kids Up Front. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alberta.
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