Manitoba College of Social Workers
Term ends: January 2028
Please give a brief biography, including your education, licensure or certification level and employment history:
I am a Métis educator, researcher and higher education professional with extensive experience in admissions, student services, research administration and post-secondary education. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature from the University of Winnipeg and am currently completing a Master of Science in Community Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba.
I currently serve as Admissions Assessment Lead for Undergraduate Medical Education at the University of Manitoba, where I lead research, assessment and policy initiatives related to admissions processes and equitable access to medical education. Previously, I held several admissions roles within the Max Rady College of Medicine, including Admissions Administrator/Program Coordinator and Admissions Advisor.
I also teach Indigenous Studies and health-related courses at the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg. My work combines research, education, policy and community engagement to support inclusive and equitable opportunities for learners and communities. I regularly present at academic and community conferences on Indigenous education, health and Métis perspectives.
Give a synopsis of your regulatory and professional experience. Please emphasize your involvement with ASWB:
My regulatory experience spans both professional governance and medical education. As an Executive Board Member, Indigenous Advisory Circle member and Complaints Committee member with the Manitoba College of Social Workers, I contribute to public protection, accountability and ethical decision-making, while bringing an Indigenous perspective to regulatory discussions.
As Admissions Assessment Lead for Undergraduate Medical Education at the University of Manitoba, I work in a highly regulated environment. The admissions policies, procedures and assessment processes I develop and oversee must align with accreditation standards, institutional requirements and professional expectations. My responsibilities include policy development, process evaluation, applicant assessment and reporting. This work requires policy interpretation, compliance oversight, stakeholder engagement and evidence-informed decision-making to ensure fair, transparent and defensible processes.
My relationship with ASWB began at Board Member Training in March 2025. Since then, I have remained engaged through newsletter updates and ongoing learning about social work regulation across North America.
Finally, make a brief statement on the major issues you see facing ASWB, and how you would address them:
I believe ASWB faces the challenge of maintaining public trust while navigating complex discussions around professional standards, social accountability and inclusion. Across North America, regulators are being asked to uphold rigorous standards while ensuring pathways to licensure, assessments and regulatory processes are fair, accessible and responsive to diverse communities.
I see an opportunity for ASWB to continue examining whether assessments and regulatory processes recognize multiple ways of knowing, learning and demonstrating competence while maintaining the standards necessary to protect the public. As a Métis person, I value bringing an Indigenous lens to these conversations and considering how diverse perspectives can strengthen regulatory practice.
As a public member, I would approach these issues with curiosity, respectful dialogue and a commitment to evidence-informed decision-making. I would welcome the opportunity to work with colleagues across North America to explore how ASWB can uphold public protection while meeting its social accountability commitments.