03/27/2026
Get to know our Strathmore leadership team! Their passion and teamwork help build an inclusive, supportive environment where individuals can thrive and feel empowered. Thank you for all you do!
Sunny - Branch Manager
1. How long have you been at FAIM?
I have worked for FAIM for 9 years.
2. What is your role, and what do you love most about it?
I am the Branch Manager. I love watching our clients grow and evolve through volunteer and employment opportunities and peer engagement.
3. What’s one thing that people might not realize about your job?
It requires a lot of public speaking.
4. What’s a moment at FAIM that has really stuck with you?
Loosing the previous Branch Manager unexpectedly, really tested the resolve of the leadership team. The way we supported each other is something I will never forget.
5. What’s a fun fact about you?
I love musicals, live theatre, and the symphony.
6. Coffee or tea? Coffee
7. If you had a free day with no responsibilities, how would you use it?
In the mountains, hiking.
8. What’s your favourite movie, show, or book?
I love any Christopher Guest movie and I can re-watch these over and over again. Favourite Christopher Guest movie: Best in Show
Jo - Employment & Day Services Team Lead
1. How long have you been at FAIM?
8 years
2. What is your role, and what do you love most about it?
I worked my way up from CSW to Outreach Worker to Team Leader of the Strathmore Day Program. I most love the opportunities I get to work with our amazing CSWs and Individuals, the combination of guiding and making a difference fills my cup everyday.
3. What’s a moment at FAIM that has really stuck with you?
Being part of an individual's success story as they progressed from supported employment to working independently.
4. What’s a fun fact about you?
I LOVE Halloween and all things terrifying - haunted houses, true crime stories, and scary movies.
5. Coffee or tea?
Both - Steeped tea from Tim's & my hubby's morning coffee
6. If you had a free day with no responsibilities, how would you use it?
Cuddling on the couch with my furbaby, Mabel, doing crafts, playing games & watching scary movies.
7. What’s your favourite movie, show, or book?
Ugh! So many to choose from.....Over the years I have been entertained by a number of scary movies & shows and enjoyed many fiction and true crime novels. There is one book that stands out to me because my husband, who never reads, also read it. I told him that if he just gave it a chance, he wouldn't be able to put it down, and this was true. A Painted House by John Grisham holds a special place in my heart because I got to share it with my best friend.
Emma - Home Living Team Lead
1. How long have you been at FAIM:?
I started working for FAIM in July of 2020! I was a respite provider during COVID. In that time, I have moved my way through multiple positions, including CSW, Outreach and now Home Living Team Leader!
2. My role and what I love most about it?
I am the Home Living Team Leader for the Strathmore and Airdrie Branches! What I love most about my job is matching and pairing our amazing individuals with compassionate and caring homes and care providers!
3. A fun fact about me?
I am a creative at heart! I love anything to do with art- such as drawing, crafting, cross stitching, singing, poetry, photography, you name it. I even tried my hand at tattooing for a bit! Sorry mom....
4. Favourite movie/TV Show/Book?
My favourite movie is Puss In Boots: The Last Wish. I cry every time!
5. Coffee or tea? Coffee - but iced!
Jenn - Employment & Day Services Team Lead
1. How long have you been at FAIM?
I've had the joy of working at FAIM since Sept 2022 where I started as a CSW (Job Coach at the time), moved into outreach and then into the position I hold now as an Employment and Day Program Team Leader.
2. What is your role, and what do you love most about it?
My role is Employment and Day Program Team Leader. I love that I get to be so involved in the day-to-day experience and lives of our wonderful clients and staff. I feel that I have the opportunity to make a big impact in their happiness at the program, and that is so satisfying. I love working with my colleagues to create the best programing and experience possible for the people that we serve.
3. What’s a fun fact about you?
Fun Fact: I'm a Granny at heart! I love Granny Hobbies like reading, crafting, painting, gardening, baking, nature walks, as well as lots of tea drinking!
4. Coffee or tea?
Both! Decaf for me. Coffee first thing in the morning and then tea after that.
5. If you had a free day with no responsibilities, how would you use it?
If I had a free day with no responsibilities I would take a day trip with my family to spend time in nature. A lovely hike or bike ride, somewhere by the water, and a picnic lunch sounds perfect to me! If it was winter, we would go cross country skiing followed by a hot beverage/lunch to warm up at a quaint coffee shop.
Hailee - Employment & Day Services Team Lead / Outreach Support (photo to come!)
1. How long have you been at FAIM?
It will soon be 3 years since I started my journey at FAIM.
2. What is your role, and what do you love most about it?
I’m currently an Outreach Support Worker and Day Program Team Leader. What I love most is seeing individuals build confidence, develop new skills, and truly enjoy their day. It’s these moments of growth, big or small, that make the work so rewarding.
3. What’s a fun fact about you?
I love nature and often recharge with walks down by the river, sitting outside looking at the stars, or enjoying a beautiful sunset after a busy day.
4. Coffee or tea?
Definitely coffee, Iced preferably and I can never say no to a Tim Hortons Iced Capp!
5. If you had a free day with no responsibilities, how would you use it?
Either at the lake with the sea-doo, in the mountains, or curled up on the couch binge watching a good show.
