Our Team

This wonderful group of people have dedicated themselves to helping others find their way out of the darkness of addiction and into the light of recovery

OUR TEAM

Our interdisciplinary team of professionals, dedicated support staff and consultants all bring their expertise to treatment at Aurora. Whether it’s a clinical staff providing evidence-based modalities, a chef practicing their artistry with food or a maintenance staff tending the facility with care, we all share one goal, to provide you with a respectful, therapeutic and supportive environment. Many of our staff are in sustained recovery and understand the challenges that you are facing. We bring empathy, expertise and encouragement to each individual in our care. Each person on the Aurora team has been trained in best practices for effective, confidential treatment protocol. This wonderful group of people have dedicated themselves to helping others find their way out of the darkness of addiction and into the light of recovery. Everyone at Aurora is treated with compassion and respect and we are deeply grateful to have such highly skilled, enthusiastic and kind people in all levels of our organization.

Leadership Team

Mike Bruneau

Michael Bruneau

President & CEO

Mr. Bruneau, a self made entrepreneur, specializing in property development in Manitoba and Ontario for over 40 years.

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Anthony Joubert

Chief Financial Officer

Anthony Joubert is a seasoned financial executive with a proven track record in managing the financial operations of organizations across various industries.

Heather Scarth

Director of Operations

Heather oversees and manages the administrative functions of our organization. 

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Lisa Hancharek

Director of Activities & Events

Lisa has been a part of the Aurora Team since 2017.

Medical Team

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Patty Medd

Nurse Practitioner

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Shannon L'Heureux

Detox Supervisor/Charge Nurse

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Gerri Lynne Cox

Onsite Intake Coordinator

Wellness Team

Coach Eddie Miller

Master Fitness Trainer

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Jacqui Kennedy

Massage Therapist

Shawna Rutledge

Reiki

Christine Fehler

Reflexologist

Traditional Team

Kevin Koroscil

Spiritual Advisor

Tara Campbell

Knowledge Keeper/Indigenous Advocate

Clinical Team

Kyla Dalman

Acting Clinical Director & Counsellor

Ashley Kurowski

Counsellor

Staci Barnes

Counsellor

Kerri Kille

Counsellor

Marcio Neri

Counsellor

Jaclyn Baptiste

Counsellor

Jeff Pinnell

Counsellor

Gerry Verrier

Counsellor

Tom Kowalchuk

Continuing Care and Extended Care Coordinator & Counsellor

Kohl

Kohl Stewart-Brager

Clinical Associate & Extended Care Support

Carleigh Bourgeois

Clinical Associate

Mitch Scarth

Aurora Reunification Village

Geri Lawrence

Trauma Therapist

Tyler Huston

BreathFirst - Breath Control Therapy

Bryn Meadows

Therapist

Administrative Team

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Nicole Levesque

Front Desk Executive

Teresa Thordarson

Front Desk Executive

Debbie Buskell

Front Desk Executive

Lisa Ross

Front Desk Executive

Diane Gallipeau

Accounting Assistant

Lu Zhang

Marketing Specialist

Client Care Specialists

Silvia Harder

Client Care Specialist Supervisor

Melanie Robertson

Client Care Specialist

Soloman Legesse

Client Care Specialist

Taylor Yusishen

Client Care Specialist

Madison Thordarson

Client Care Specialist

Madison Kunz

Client Care Specialist

Karren Antymniuk

Client Care Specialist

Bizzy Labossiere

Client Care Specialist

Taylor Kennedy

Client Care Specialist

Jill Nomeland

Client Care Specialist

Mike Steele

Client Care Specialist

John Atchison

Client Care Specialist

William Smith

Client Care Specialist

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Client Care Specialist

Matthew Smith

Client Care Specialist

Ethan Hahlweg

Client Care Specialist

Blair Mollberg

Client Care Specialist

Skyler Thomas

Client Care Specialist

Ameeta Mungal

Client Care Specialist

Culinary

Jamie Peterson

Executive Chef

Miles Nitchie

Cook

Cara Westfall

Cook

Travis Ehrich

Kitchen Assistant

Housekeeping

Leane Leduc

Supervisor

Venessa Park

Venessa Park

Housekeeping

Tiffany Favell

Housekeeping

Racheal Bjarnason

Housekeeping

Maintenance & Transportation

Kevin Carter

Transportation

Brian Spakowski

Maintenance/Transport

Butch Twerdun

Maintenance

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Chantal Klainchar

Program Director

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Mark Shepit

Wellness Director

Aaron Lund

Intake Coordinator & Accounting Assistant

Kailey Penner

Facility Manager & Counsellor

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Janelle Zazalak

Cultural Coordinator

Counsellors

Mariah Sankoh

Counsellor

Maxine Roulette

Counsellor

Lauren Sellman

Counsellor

Chasity Johnston

Counsellor

Rosa Dawson

Counsellor

Josh Roziere

Youth Counsellor

Youth Care Specialists

Jenny Schultz

Early Childhood Care Coordinator

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Miriam Okaekwu

Youth Care Specialist

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Lori Carver

Youth Care Specialist

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Saira Byers

Youth Care Specialist

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Kora Evans

Youth Care Specialist

Client Care Specialists

Kerry-Lynn Moar

Client Care Specialist Lead

Ben Hunter

Client Care Specialist Evening Lead

Cheryl Davis

Client Care Specialist Overnight Lead

Nnenna Obiahu

Client Care Specialist

Seyi Olufolabi

Client Care Specialist

Sam Jackson

Client Care Specialist

Ama Anadozie

Client Care Specialist

Zeenat Oyetunji

Client Care Specialist

Emily Mann-Pilot

Client Care Specialist

Shannon Pompana

Client Care Specialist

Housekeeping & Maintenance

Yankun Zhu

Housekeeping

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Doug Ramsay

Maintenance

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