I spent the first part of my life travelling and learning about peoples and cultures. Things took a turn when I moved to a small Indigenous community in Northern British Columbia. Through that experience, I learned about trauma and its effects and more importantly, the power of community and connection in the healing process. After returning I pursued a career in Community Work and found a home at CJI in the Stride program working with federally sentenced women and community volunteers. Now, I support programs across CJI and appreciate all the ways that restorative values can be applied within community. Outside work, I enjoy making things - from cooking meals to knitting blankets.