Board Members

Our Board of Directors

Our board members have years of experience with workplace bullying and harassment, and work together to advocate for justice, restoration and recovery.

Linda Crockett Chair Linda founded CIWHV to address a glaring gap in Canada’s response to psychological injury at work. MORE ...

Wendy Bigcharles-Gaucher Member Wendy Bigcharles-Gaucher has been collaborating with CIWHV in advocacy since 2016. MORE ...

Terrance Sereda Chair Terrance Sereda participated in a support role for the ABRC since February of 2014. MORE ...

Sherry Benson Podolchuck Member A retired police officer with Canada’s National police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She has published 3 books ... MORE ...

Aalya Ahmad Member Aalya Ahmad, Ph.D., is a university lecturer, published author and scholar, advocate, political essayist and researcher. MORE ...

Stephanie Hopkins Member Stephanie Hopkins is an Occupational Health & Safety Advisor specializing in trauma-informed investigations and training. MORE ...

Oluwafemi Omotola Member Oluwafemi is an accomplished Employee Relations Consultant with over 20 years of experience in human resources, currently with the Government of Alberta. MORE ...

Shauna Briscoe Member Shauna has over 16 years of experience as a Labour Advocate and a certified trauma-informed psychological safety consultant. MORE ...

Debanjan Borthakur Member Debanjan Borthakur is a researcher in psychology and neuroscience with a master’s degree from McMaster University. MORE ...

Maria MacRae Member Maria MacRae is a trauma-informed multidisciplinary strategist with over 20 years of experience across advocacy, trades, post-secondary education, and digital media. MORE ...

TBA Member This position has been filled. Member to be announced.