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.

Rachel Dickson

Rachel Dickson

Instructor

Dale Kuehl

Dale Kuehl

Instructor

Street Haven

Street Haven

Instructor

Simran Kaur

Simran Kaur

Instructor

Dhwani Joshi

Dhwani Joshi

Instructor

Julian Munsayac

Julian Munsayac

Manager of Training Development & Instructor Relations

Adeel Ahmad

Adeel Ahmad

Instructor

Bobbie Gunn

Bobbie Gunn

Instructor

Cortney Hyland (Hy’N’Hancement)

Cortney Hyland (Hy’N’Hancement)

Instructor

Dana Kamin

Dana Kamin

Instructor

Dillon Dodson

Dillon Dodson

Instructor

Farah Jindani

Farah Jindani

Instructor

Fran Odette

Fran Odette

Instructor

Martez Schembri-Diskey

Martez Schembri-Diskey

Instructor

Michelle Lewis

Michelle Lewis

Instructor

Vania Patrick-Drakes

Vania Patrick-Drakes

Instructor

Nicki Casseres

Nicki Casseres

Instructor

Priyan Ramanihar

Priyan Ramanihar

Instructor

Steve Lister

Steve Lister

Instructor

Tammy Whelen

Tammy Whelen

Instructor

Yvette Perrault

Yvette Perrault

Instructor

Zanna Seipp-Katz

Zanna Seipp-Katz

Instructor

ADET Inc.

ADET Inc.

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.

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