Meet Our Instructors
IDEA Training Collaborative relies on our strong partnerships with dedicated instructors to provide essential training for those who serve vulnerable populations. These instructors bring valuable expertise and a deep commitment to equipping frontline workers, supervisors and upper management with the skills and knowledge that they need to make a meaningful impact. Through these collaborations, we ensure that our training programs are both relevant and effective, helping to strengthen the support system for those in need.
Cortney Hyland
Instructor
Cortney Hyland
Instructor
Bobbie Gunn
Instructor
Bobbie Gunn
Instructor
Nick Casseres
Instructor
Nick Casseres
Instructor
Ahmad Adeel
Instructor
Ahmad Adeel
Instructor

Bobbie Gunn
Instructor

Bobbie Gunn
Instructor

Tammy Whelen
Instructor

Tammy Whelen
Instructor
ADET Inc.
Instructor
ADET Inc.
Instructor

Vania Patrick-Drakes
Instructor

Vania Patrick-Drakes
Instructor
Fran Odette
Instructor
Fran Odette
Instructor

Priyan Ramanihar
Instructor

Priyan Ramanihar
Instructor

Steve Lister
Instructor

Steve Lister
Instructor

Zanna Seipp-Katz
Instructor

Zanna Seipp-Katz
Instructor

Dana Kamin
Instructor

Dana Kamin
Instructor

Michelle Lewis
Instructor

Michelle Lewis
Instructor
Martez Schembri-Diskey
Instructor
Martez Schembri-Diskey
Instructor
Farah Jindani
Instructor
Farah Jindani
Instructor
Dale Kuehl
Instructor
Dale Kuehl
Instructor
Julian Munsayac (he/him)
Training Coordinator
Julian Munsayac (he/him)
Training Coordinator
Yvette Perrault
Instructor
Yvette Perrault
Instructor
Nicki Casseres
Instructor
Nicki Casseres
Instructor
Laval Martin
Instructor
Laval Martin
Instructor
Fran Odette
Instructor
Fran Odette
Instructor
Dale Kuehl
Instructor
Dale Kuehl
Instructor
Barbara MacGibbon
Instructor
Barbara MacGibbon
Instructor

Adeel Ahmad
Instructor

Adeel Ahmad
Instructor
NEW INSTRUCTOR OPPORTUNITIES
IDEA Training Collaborative is always seeking new Instructors to join our team and help us expand our impact.
We are actively seeking instructors with expertise in specific areas to strengthen our training programs. We’re looking for instructors who can deliver impactful sessions on topics such as:
Youth: working with vulnerable youth, shelter services, harm reduction, and mental health
Budgeting & Proposals: tailored for managers and directors in the human services field
Basic Skills Training: including computer skills, customer service, and communication
Newcomers: providing support and resources for immigrant and refugee populations
Families: working with families in need of support, including parenting, family dynamics, and community resources
Housing: addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and supportive housing models
Other Relevant Topics: areas that support the development and growth of frontline workers
We are particularly interested in instructors with lived experience and direct professional or work experience, as this perspective is invaluable in training those who work with vulnerable populations. These qualifications would be considered an asset.
Additionally, we’re on the lookout for subject matter experts who have experience with course development. If you have a strong background in creating educational materials and can design engaging, effective training, we’d love to hear from you.