We are so thankful to our staff who live our mission of build capacity within organizations serving children, youth and families based on First Nation values each and every day.
About Us
Staff
SFNFCI Leadership
- Tischa Stefanowski, Executive Director
- Jason Chickosis, Director of Learning Operations
- Patricia Gardypie, Director of Administration
- Kim Fraser-Saddleback, Director of Research and Curriculum
Our leaders ensure our operations run smoothly. They work closely with our Board of Directors and funding agencies and provide guidance and support to our staff.
- Tischa Stefanowski, Executive Director
- Jason Chickosis, Director of Learning Operations
- Patricia Gardypie, Director of Administration
- Kim Fraser-Saddleback, Director of Research and Curriculum
Finance and Administration
Our Finance and Administration team takes care of our needs, like Finance, Information Technology, and Human Resources, and is also involved in sharing knowledge in these areas with our First Nations service providers so that they can strengthen their own internal Finance and Human Resources operations.
Patricia Gardypie
Director of Administration
Michaela Aistine
Finance Manager
Chase Woods
Finance Coordinator
Brianda Robillard
Finance Coordinator
Ijeme Urhoghide
IT Coordinator
Leslie Lalonde
HR Consultant
Osemis Isbister-Bear
HR Consultant
Learning Operations
Learning Operations staff provide training and support to our First Nations in the areas of Prevention and Protection, Shelters and Group Home, Income Assistance, Finance and Human Resources, and Long-Term Continuing Care, plus Board Governance training.
Jason Chickosis
Director of Learning Operations
Kayla Rosteski-Merasty
Learning Operations Consultant
Juanita Wolfe
Learning Operations Consultant
Misty Kay
Learning Operations Coordinator
Carrie Shingoose
Learning Operations Coordinator
Loretta Robillard
Learning Operations Coordinator
Shelley Arcand
SDM Training Consultant
Carolena Silva
SDM Training Consultant
Rachel Andal
SDM Training Consultant
Research, Curriculum, and Communications
Our Research staff work with First Nations on collaborative research projects that build capacity and support evidence-based information within an Indigenous research paradigm and practice. This information is shared through reports and publications.
Staff working in our Curriculum Unit ensure course content and trainings remain current, relevant, and responsive to the unique needs of our communities and prioritize trauma-informed, emotionally sensitive, and culturally appropriate training experiences.
Kim Fraser-Saddleback
Director of Research and Curriculum
Maxine Robertson
Research Analyst
Kelsie Zerebeski
Research Consultant
Marisa MacGregor
Junior Researcher
Brent Olson
Curriculum Developer
Jordan Thunderchild
Curriculum Developer
David Bird
Communications Consultant
Aleya Tsannie
Research Coordinator
SFNFCI Staff
- Michaela Aistine, Finance Manager
- Rachel Andal, SDM Consultant
- David Bird, Communications Consultant
- Kendra Gardipy, Administrative Assistant
- Osemis Isbister-Bear, HR Consultant
- Misty Kay, Learning Operations Coordinator
- Leslie Lalonde, HR Consultant-Specialist
- Marisa MacGregor, Junior Researcher
- Ashley Mazurkewich, Learning Operations Consultant
- Vijay Nair, Curriculum Developer
- Maxine Robertson, Research Analyst
- Loretta Robillard, Learning Operations Coordinator
- Kayla Rosteski-Merasty, Learning Operations Consultant
- Carrie Shingoose, Learning Operations Coordinator
- Jocelyn Sugar, Finance Coordinator
- Scott Stephens, Curriculum Developer
- Ijeme Urhoghide, IT Coordinator
- Juanita Wolfe, Learning Operations Consultant
- Chase Woods, Finance Coordinator
- Roslyn Favel, SDM Coordinator
- Tamara Cameron, Finance Administrative Assistant
- Kelsie Zerebeski, Research Consultant
- Shelley Arcand, SDM Consultant
- Cynthia Leland, Administrative Assistant
- Erna Mike, Administrative Assistant
