Tami Bovaird,
Program Manager
tami.bovaird@crmhaa.ca
Tami has been with CRMHAA since early 2019, growing into multiple roles within the Agency. She comes to Let's Work with a wealth of work and lived experiences. Tami has certification as Career Development Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, Change It Up certification, and other Certifications related to Let's Work. She studied Psychology at St. Thomas University, and has a Human Services Counsellor Certificate, with Honours.
Tami has Traumatic Loss Support Group Facilitator training, and Facilitates CRMHAA's Loss Support Group.
In her work-life, Tami enjoys conversations of empowerment, reducing stigma, increasing awareness around our well-being, and being a listening ear for people's grief journeys. Tami has vast experience working with diverse persons, and vulnerable populations.
For work-life balance, Tami enjoys the practice of meditation, family time, quality time with friends, forest bathing, diving into great books, music, attending therapy, and spoiling her rescued cat.
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Shannon Scott,
Senior Employment Counsellor/Social Media Creator
shannon.scott@crmhaa.ca
Shannon has been an Employment Counsellor since 2017, and has been with Let’s Work Team since early 2022. Coming from a family with a history of mental health challenges, she went directly towards the Psychology department when she began her studies at St. Thomas University. While completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, she found explanations for what she had witnessed others experiencing and things she was personally experiencing as well. As she was exploring a second major in Native Studies, Shannon was invited to join a book collaboration, completing a chapter as her Honours thesis. Following graduating with distinction, Shannon worked as an Employment Counsellor for several years, supporting Indigenous clients living off-reserve.
She brings a wealth of experience, along with expertise in cover letter and resume creation, job searching techniques, a passion for career decision making, and personable client services. Taking her personal history and combining it with her education and work experience, Shannon brings a unique perspective to our team.
In her down time Shannon enjoys spending time in nature, often stepping away from the hustle and bustle of life to enjoy the peace of the wind in the treetops on a hike.
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Joel Strauss
Employment Counsellor
joel.strauss@crmhaa.ca
Joel has a strong background as both an educator and artist, helping people from diverse backgrounds develop communication, language, and job readiness skills including interview preparation and resume building. His experience in teaching has equipped him with the ability to assess individual needs, break down complex information, and create supportive, engaging environments- which is essential in guiding clients towards meaningful employment. ​
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With a personal understanding of how mental health can act as an extra layer towards reaching goals, he is passionate about advocating for the neurodivergent community and anyone who faces challenges in their career journey. He strives to increase public awareness and promote cultural understanding of these challenges to remove stigma and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered and accepted. He believes that meeting people where they're at is the only way to build a genuine connection and give people the space they need to become the best, truest version of themselves.
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A graduate of St. Stephen's University with a major in Philosophy, Joel has a deep interest in the human experience and the ways we are all connected, despite having different brains. He also loves Star Trek and is a big Batman fan.
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