Our Team

Have you lived anywhere else?
​I grew up in Morse, SK and lived in Saskatoon for several years. My great friendships in Regina and being closer to family brought me here.

What are three words that describe you?
Independent, methodical, and curious

When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
I can frequently be found at the dog park or walking around the neighbourhood with my buddy Sturgill.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Don’t be so hard on yourself.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Working alongside staff and volunteers that are very committed to providing a unique and needed service to our community.

If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Tortellini. It can be a challenge to make properly and sometimes what’s inside is a mystery, but when you find the right recipe, it’s a great meal.

If we held an office talent show, what talent would you wow everyone with?
Firing up the karaoke machine to sing Ice Ice Baby.

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Have you lived anywhere else?
Born and raised here.

What are three words that describe you?
Loyal, Sentimental, Intelligent

When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
Hanging out with the husband and the dogs if not in the city, then at the lake. Working on whichever project I have on the go, whether it’s a new cross stitch or crochet pattern (I’ve been known to have at LEAST one or two on the go…if not 3 or 4!). In the fall/winter months you might catch me doing some baking, especially around the holidays.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Be the person your dog thinks you are.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Knowing that what we do at REACH makes a big impact in the lives of our customers.

If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Macaroni! I’m just an ordinary, nothing fancy kinda gal!

If we held an office talent show, what talent would you wow everyone with?
I have been known to karaoke now and then. Would it wow anyone?  Well, maybe one way or another!

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Have you lived anywhere else?
Born and raised in Regina

What are three words that describe you?
Creative, Kind, Sincere

When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
Going for walks/hikes, playing soccer or disc golf

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Be curious, not judgemental.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Meeting kind-hearted, friendly people

If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Fusilli because it’s versatile

If we held an office talent show, what talent would you wow everyone with?
My gymnastic skills

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Have you lived anywhere else? What brought you back to Regina?
I have lived in both Calgary, Alberta and Estevan, Saskatchewan. What brought me back to Regina, was missing the sense of home I feel when I am here.

What are three words that describe you?
open-minded, quirky, and lighthearted.

When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
When I am not at work, I can be found with my family; either creating, crafting or on an adventure.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
You don’t need to be hard, like others may say. Hard things break. Soft things never do. Be like grass. It gets stepped on and flattened but regains its shape again once the pressure passes. It is humble, accepting and soft. That’s what makes it strong.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
The most inspiring part of my job are the people I interact with. Whether they are R-store/convenience meal/good food box/family basket customers, volunteers, suppliers, my fellow employees, drivers, etc. every single person I interact with wants to help contribute to enable everyone have access to fresh, healthy, affordable food. That is both amazing and awesome, they make my every day.

If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
I would be most likely be conchiglie; familiar, a great way to spice up a family favorite or comfort recipe, and a good bet for baked dishes.

If we held an office talent show, what talent would you wow everyone with?
There is not a lot that I could spontaneously wow anyone with but I am pretty good at baking and crafting so I would most likely present something freshly baked or handmade.

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Have you lived anywhere else? What brought you back to Regina?
Born in Moose Jaw, lived there until about 4 years old, and went back to teach grade 4 for half a year. Family brought us back to Regina.

What are three words that describe you?
Energetic, Creative and Optimistic.

When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
Hanging out with my cats and little sisters and mom at home. When I get out of the house, it’s to go to the gym and workout.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“Expect the best but always encourage your very best.”

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Watching the entire team work hard, seeing the difference we make in peoples’ lives. And having a happy workplace!

If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Bowtie noodle! Because they’re so cute.

If we held an office talent show, what talent would you wow everyone with?
I would make a really good slideshow to present to everyone. Whip out some karaoke, but only with group participation.

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Have you lived anywhere else?
No, I have not lived anywhere else.

What are three words that describe you?
Friendly, empathetic, and trustworthy.

When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
Spending time with loved ones, watching TV and shopping.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“If you don’t ask the answer is always no” and “you cannot control the behavior of others, but you can always choose how you respond to it”

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Providing service to people and knowing that I’m making a difference in their lives.

If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Elbow macaroni because I’m short, a little curvy, and sometimes I’m cheesy.

If we held an office talent show, what talent would you wow everyone with?
Being able to chug a gallon of milk in a short amount of time.

Have you lived anywhere else? What brought you back to Regina?
Previously lived in BC. Came back to Regina for work opportunities and have stayed ever since.

What are three words that describe you?
Funny, Musical, and Funnier.

When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
When I am not at work, I can be found strumming the guitar, or winding down with some good movies and books.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“Never trust a sober Irishman.”

What’s the best part of your job?
Knowing the people that work here have a sense of humor.

If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Rotini because I don’t fit in anywhere or to any standards.

If we held an office talent show, what talent would you wow everyone with?
If I tell you, then how will I wow anyone?

Have you lived anywhere else? What brought you back to Regina?
Born and raised in Regina. One thing that hasn’t made me leave is the people and community. It’s so amazing seeing people and like minded businesses always helping each other out.

What are three words that describe you?
Playful, Creative, and Kind.

When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
When I am not at work, I can be found with my friends and family. I also love to spend my weekends out in nature with my pup, Bowie, or cuddled up on the couch with a good movie.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“The heaviness is here to teach you how to rise again.”

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
Understanding just how much REACH does and impacts the people that need it the most. Getting to be a part of a team committed to making a difference in our local communities, and being able to use my creativity feels like the best of both worlds.

If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
I want to say I’d be a Pastina, because we’re both stars! That or Ravioli, because I believe it’s what’s on the inside that matters.

If we held an office talent show, what talent would you wow everyone with?
I have a few party tricks up my sleeve, but I would definitely pull out some karaoke songs to wow the office. I can do a mean cover of “Back To Black” by Amy Winehouse.

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Have you lived anywhere else?
I’ve never lived anywhere else — Regina has always been home. My roots, my family, and my community are all here, and that’s something I truly value.

What are three words that describe you?
Creative, caring, grounded.

When you’re not at work, what can you be found doing?
If I’m not working, I’m outside! Whether it’s a walk, a bonfire, or just sitting in the sun, I love being in nature. I also spend as much time as I can with the people (and animals) I love — especially my daughter.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“Give yourself grace.” It’s something I try to live by and also pass on to others. We’re all learning, growing, and doing the best we can — and that deserves kindness, not pressure.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job?
The most inspiring part is being able to connect with others through culture — especially Indigenous culture. I love being part of something that gives back to the community, and I feel honoured to learn alongside others. Every teaching, every story shared helps me grow and hopefully helps someone else too.

If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
I’d be a bowtie noodle — a little fancy, a little fun, and holding everything together even when the sauce gets messy!

If we held an office talent show, what talent would you wow everyone with?
Probably a dramatic reading of a children’s book with full voices and sound effects — or an interpretive dance to 90s hip hop. Either way, I promise it would be unforgettable.

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