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Our Team

Toby Harris, CEO

Toby Harris, CEO
Tel. 226-444-1277
Email Toby Harris

Aaron Willmott, Director of Client Services

Aaron Willmott, Director of Client Services
Tel. 226-444-3955
Email Aaron Willmott

Alyssa Nelson, Manager of Human Resources

Alyssa Nelson, Manager of Human Resources
Tel. 226-444-3933
Email Alyssa Nelson

Jim Izzard, Manager Transitional Living
Karen Liphard, Manager Community Services
Sabrina Jesso, Manager Residential Services
Email Sabrina Jesso

Dan Holisek, ABI Intensive Case Coordinator and System Navigator  
Ashley Chessell, Intake Coordinator   
Tel. 226-444-3935
Email ABI Intake

New Staff have joined Traverse 

Shagun Jariwala, Behavior Facilitator

As a Behavior Facilitator at Traverse Independence, I specialize in utilizing behavior-based strategies to develop plans that improve the quality of life for adults with ABI. In addition to this, I offer comprehensive training to front-line staff to ensure the smooth implementation of behavior-based programs. Prior to working with individuals with ABI, I have years of experience working with families of children with disabilities. I am deeply passionate about employing compassionate, human-centered behavioural strategies to positively impact people's lives. Outside of work, I indulge in leisure activities such as reading avidly and going for long runs.

Shagun Jariwala, Behavior Facilitator

Chris Levac, Human Resources Department - Coordinator

I am extremely excited to join the Traverse Independence team, supporting employees and management, as the Human Resources Department - Coordinator. I bring 5 years of production management experience and an additional 5 years supporting HR and Talent Acquisition, in Canada and the USA, within the medical technology industry. With a background in Kinesiology, I’m excited to support an environment focused on improving the health, safety, and wellness of clients and employees. In my personal time I enjoy exploring the great outdoors, spending my time camping, hiking, or traveling the globe.

Chris Lavec, Human Resources Department - Coordinator

Biobele Okorosa, Administrative Assistant

Supporting people to achieve their goals has been my passion and I am grateful that I am able to support individuals, teams, carrying out administrative tasks, and helping them achieve their goals. I have worked in different sectors such as construction and IT and education, assisting with project management and administrative tasks prior to working in Traverse. I am most motivated by the fulfilment I experience from seeing planned projects being actualized. In my spare time, I sing, listen to music or try out new recipes.

Biobele Okorosa, Administrative Assistant

Organizational Chart

Organizational Chart in Text Format 

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are located on the Haldimand Tract, traditional and unceded territory of the Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee and Neutral Peoples. It encompasses 980,000 acres of land that was given to the Six Nations in 1784, 10 kilometers on each side of the Grand River.

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