MEET THE WARRIORS LEADING THE MOVEMENT FORWARD
Together, we are researchers, caregivers, advocates, and leaders committed to ending child sexual abuse. Our team embodies courage, compassion, and expertise, each bringing unique strength to the movement.
OUR FOUNDER
As of February 2024, Little Warriors Founder Glori Meldrum has formally stepped back from her longstanding role as Chair of the Little Warriors Board of Directors and from leadership of the organization.
The Be Brave Ranch treatment program and the affiliated initiatives that have grown from her vision are unique in Canada and even the world. They exist because of Glori’s passion, determination, and tireless work over the past 17 years.
Her courage and commitment laid the foundation for what Little Warriors is today: a movement of healing, advocacy, and prevention that continues to change trajectories in the lives of children and families.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Delly McEwan
Chair
Laurie Szymanski
Director
Trixie Rowein
Director
Jay Noden
Treasurer
Alexis Barr-Gusa
Director
Ashley McKarney
Director
Carmen McHale
Director
Suzanne Langier
Director
Marcie Kiziak
Director
Kirsten Hayne
Director
Stacey Hatcher
Director
Lee Funke
Director
Dallas Watson
Director
EXECUTIVE TEAM
CLINICAL TEAM
Our clinical team is comprised of staff with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise, including psychology, social work, early childhood development, expressive art therapy, and recreation therapy.
Melanie Jonkman, M.Ed. R.Psych.
Clinical Director
Dallas Thomas, M.A., Registered Provisional Psychologist
Trauma Therapist
Sasha Sharma, M.A., MSW, RSW
Trauma Therapist
Erin Leech, MSW, RSW, RD
Trauma Therapist
Jill McNeil, BA
Lead - Be Brave Bridge Online Programs
Danielle Pitre, MSW, RSW
Trauma Therapist (currently on Maternity Leave)
Katie Green, RSW
Trauma Therapist
Sandra Rourke, M.A., Registered Provisional Psychologist
Trauma Therapist
Rugby, DWW
Facility Trauma Dog
Eddy, DWW
Facility Trauma Dog
OUR STAFF
Mikaila Hiltz-Folster, BSW
Executive & Clinical Administrative Support Specialist
mikaila.hiltzfolster@littlewarriors.ca
ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONALS
Marcus Fung
Creativity & Flow Facilitator
Cheryl Horn, RCAT, CCC
Art Therapist
Monique Collins
Indigenous Liason - Dragonfly Creeations
SCIENTIFIC AND CLINICAL COUNCIL
The Scientific and Clinical Council is a standing committee established by the Board of Directors of Little Warriors to provide assurance that appropriate and effective clinical governance systems are in place throughout the organization.
The Council’s directive is to advise and provide oversight to the Board of Directors on clinical matters pertaining to Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch programming. The Council provides feedback and supports the clinical team so that programs operate in accordance with leading clinical best practices and all applicable regulations.
Dr. Peter Silverstone
Chair
Dr. Andrew Greenshaw
Dr. Yifeng Wei, MA, PhD
Dr. Hannah Pazderka, PhD
TOGETHER, WE MOVE FORWARD
Every member of our team, from board and clinicians to staff and volunteers, plays a vital role in advancing the mission. United, we carry the warrior power needed to end child sexual abuse.