Our leadership team

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Chief Executive Officer

Brandon Arnett

Brandon has been with CSCL since 2009. He has worked in various areas of our organization, both within programming and administration. In 2014 Brandon became the Society's first Manger of Human Resources. He worked hard to put policies and processes in place to standardize Employee Services. After his time in HR, Brandon became the Society's CEO in January of 2019.

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Director of Finance

Jennifer Toyota

Jennifer joined our team in 2016. She has worked hard to standardize and streamline our payroll and finance systems to meet the ever changing needs of the Society. In July 2019, Jennifer moved into her current role as the Director of Finance. Jennifer brings with her a diverse background in finance and mathematics. 

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Director of Quality Assurance

Kelly Klein

Kelly joined our administrative team in 2009. Over the past ten years Kelly has worked in various admin roles. Kelly works hard to ensure our Agency is meeting all external requirements and that we are providing quality care and supports. Kelly has lead our organization through three successful accreditation surveys with Carf Canada.

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Director of Workforce Development

Allison Johnson

Allison joined our team in 2019 in her HR role. She has a Bachelors of Social Work degree and over 20 years experience in Social Services. Allison is committed to ensuring that all CSCL employees have the training, education and drive to provide quality care and supports to persons served. Allison believes in the power of training and education to empower employees to be their best self. She is a  Medication Administration trainer as well as a Dementia Capable Care certified instructor. 

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Office Manager

Celine Tardif

Celine has been with CSCL since 2002. She began her career with us working in both Employment and Community Inclusion services. During her time at the Community Living Center, Celine worked hard to create programs for individuals so as to promote inclusion within our community. In 2016 Celine joined our administrative team. She works hard to keep everything organized and running smoothly. 

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Residence Coordinator

Cathy Hall

Cathy began her career with CSCL in 1995. She worked a graveyard line in one of our homes for many years before moving into a permanent day position. In 2014 Cathy became the Residence Coordinator of the home. She has since expanded herself and oversees the operations of two residences. Cathy is committed to supporting persons served who have complex needs. She is a Behaviour Lead in our agency - supporting program staff to better understand and support the needs of persons served. 

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Program Manager

Chris Pearce

Chris has been part of CSCL's leadership team since 2012. Chris brings a wealth of passion and knowledge forward to support her individuals and staff to be their very best. She is a Behaviour Lead in our Agency - supporting individuals, employees and fellow managers to support complex behaviours. Chris also specializes in non-verbal and adaptive communications.

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Program Manager

Joan Kelndorfer, RN

Joan has been with CSCL since 1995 when she was hired to open a new medical model home. She has been part of our team and has overseen this home for nearly 25 years. After 23 years of quality care, Joan undertook the task of opening another medical model home. In late 2018 her second program opened and is now home to four individuals. Joan is committed to providing excellent care and supports to those who live within her programs. She works closely with her staff, families and residents to ensure everyones ever changing needs are met.

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Program Manager

Steven Parker

Steven joined the team in 2007. He has worked in many of our programs with a focus on Employment Services and Community Inclusion. In 2014 Steven became the Supervisor of Vocational Services where he worked with staff, persons served, their families and other stakeholders to ensure those with diverse-abilities get to access their community to the fullest. In 2018 Steven moved into his current role as the Manager of Community Inclusion and Employment Services. He works with his teams to ensure persons served are receiving the best supports possible to maximize their potential. Steven and his team are true advocates for "inclusion for all". 

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Program Manager

Susanne Elliott

Susanne first joined our team in 1998. After a ten year period, Susanne took a break to raise her children. She came back to our team in 2014 and commenced her Program Manager position in October of 2015. Susanne has worked very hard to provide great care to those who live and work in her program.

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Program Coordinator

Teaghan Fode

Teaghan first joined CSCL as a practicum student while she was taking the Human Service Worker program at the College of the Rockies. Her passion and desire for inclusion and advocacy for those we support seen Teaghan join our team in 2013. Over the past six years Teaghan has been a true leader in advocacy and community inclusion; therefore, it was a natural fit for her to become the Program Coordinator at the Community Living Center when the opportunity arose in 2018.