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Meet the Team
Iris Empowerment Services team is created of professionals that are dedicated to making a difference to their communities.
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Chinelle Stubbs, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW, CYW.
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With over twelve years of experience, Chinelle takes a holistic approach focusing on the afro-centric and indigenous teachings, helping mold the minds of our Black and Indigenous youth, by creating safe spaces to learn and support one another.
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Jaleel Smith, CYW
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Jaleel has first-hand experience providing support and guidance to at-risk youth and their families. He has connected youth to resources where continuous prevention, intervention and diversion were achieved through employment, education, mental health, social recreation opportunities and service.
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Kelly - Ann Barrett, MA, Registered Psychotherapist - Qualifying
Kelly-Ann is a psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario with a master's degree in counselling psychology and a bachelor's degree in child and Youth Care. Kelly-Ann offers virtual therapy services to teens 13+ and adults experiencing mental health challenges.
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Cardene Chambers, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Do you want help achieving your personal goals or managing life's changes? Are you depressed, anxious or dealing with a traumatic experience? I am committed to supporting individuals with managing various life challenges, transitions, and family and relationship conflicts. I work from a trauma informed, client centered approach and I provide compassionate, non-judgmental, flexible support that will allow you to empower yourself, so that you can better take on challenges that you are faced with.
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Shykara Beals, ECE, Bachelor of Arts in ECE
With over 10 years of experience, Shykara has worked in many roles and capacities to support the growth and development of children, youth, their families and the larger community. Shykara has worked in frontline positions and leadership roles that contribute to addressing the social determinates of health. Shykara stands by the phrase "it takes a village to raise a child" and believes we all play an intricate role in each other's lives.
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