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Meet Our Team
Gayle Desmeules
President/CEO, earned a Master of Arts in Leadership and Training, holds a Q. Med, and is a member of the ADR Institute of Alberta and Canada. Métis and actively engaged in TRC Calls to Action. She mediates and facilitates restorative resolution processes in response to conflicts and misconduct. Instructor for the International Institute for Restorative Practices and the Alberta Restorative Justice Association. Provides family group conferencing training to social workers and facilitators. Served on the Expert Panel for the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada to inform recommendations on designing and implementing a Restorative Engagement Program for Federal Public Service employees to build healthy workplace cultures through restorative engagement.
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Gloria Brathwaite
Specializes in applying restorative practices to address various issues. Certified as a Social Worker and a trained Restorative Justice Facilitator, Gloria also holds a certification in Communication-Alternative Dispute Resolution. Guided by curiosity, research, and a genuine desire to engage meaningfully, Gloria ensures her strategies remain innovative and aligned with evolving needs. She recognizes the importance of healing and restoring relationships on both individual and societal levels. A dynamic and compassionate professional, Gloria brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy and strategic vision to her work in restorative practices.
Cora Martin
Cora is a Metis practitioner who earned a Bachelor of Arts from MacEwan University and took the Communications and Mediation Training Certificate programs at ADR Institute of Alberta. Her experience working as an Indigenous Family Court worker in Calgary and her Restorative Justice training and facilitation background affords her unique insights regarding the benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolutions. She’s passionate about helping people work through conflict. Skilled in facilitating collaborative and courageous conversations by ensuring parties feel heard and respected.
