About Us

Since 2015, I have started working within the disability field and have never looked back. I am passionate in supporting and working with marginalized populations. Within the last few years, I have worked within the employment sector and have genuinely enjoyed building a rapport with each individual by discovering their likes/dislikes, strengths, and employment goals in order to find meaningful employment.

I am looking forward to starting my new journey here at CAES as a Career Consultant. I will continue to use my education, knowledge, and experience in advocating and promoting an inclusive workplace for individuals who have a barrier to employment. 

When I’m not at work, you can find me outside hiking up mountains or skiing down them!

I am excited to be at CAES as a Career Consultant to continue to grow, as well as advocate and promote community connections and welcoming workplaces.

I started my journey with CASS back in 2021 during the pandemic with another CASS program, CADO. Being a community support worker during such a wild time in the world was definitely a challenge, but I feel as though I got to experience a very new and unique way of learning and supporting individuals in the community.

After I completed a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies, it became very clear to me that I wanted to work with individuals facing barriers within society. I started my professional journey working in foster care, and from there, moved into working with both adults and children with disabilities. I developed a true passion for working alongside adults with disabilities and I was very eager to move from a community support role to an employment services role. This is when my journey with CAES started and I could not be more excited!

When I’m not in the office, you can find me sitting in my gaming chair at home playing video games way past my bedtime. When the video games get boring, I am almost always snuggled up on the couch with my partner and my dogs, out visiting my family, or out in Sundre where I have a tent trailer and some dirt bikes in a cozy little camping spot.

I have worked in the non-profit sector since 2014, and I am passionate about empowering others and strive to create a positive impact on the lives of those that we serve. My work and volunteer experiences in the human services field have allowed me to develop a greater awareness and appreciation of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and the factors that may impact their work readiness. Moreover, it has deepened my understanding of the support, advocacy and inclusion strategies that may be necessary to overcome the barriers to employment and help set the individuals up for success in the workplace.

As a member of the CAES team, my goal is to continue to utilize my education, knowledge and experience to assist individuals gain and retain meaningful employment, as well as promote the growth of diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Hello! My name is Jenna and I am a Career Consultant here at CAES. I started working at CASS in 2019 in CADO where I was a Community Support Worker. I am excited to expand my career and continue to advocate for marginalized populations while providing support to give everyone equal opportunity to reach their full potential. My passion has always been helping others to lead a meaningful and independent life and overcome any barriers that limit self-growth. I am originally from Vancouver Island where my background is in Criminology. My education and hands-on experiences have led me here and I am thrilled to be a part of the Calgary Alternative Employment Services team where inclusion and diversity are at the forefront. When I’m not at work, I am usually taking my dog on adventures, road-tripping back home to BC, or camping in the mountains with friends and family.

I began working in the non-profit field soon after completing my Social Work Diploma in 2016 and discovering my passion for advocacy and breaking barriers. My experience ranges from working as a coordinator at an adult day program supporting individuals to engage in meaningful daily activities, to assisting unemployed Albertans with diverse backgrounds and expertise to successfully obtain employment. I understand all individuals have unique interests, skill-sets, and expertise and consistently operate from a strength based perspective and person centered approach. I know finding employment is not always easy, but I hope to empower those I work with by providing ongoing encouragement and guidance, helping them to recognize the skills they have, and assisting them to retain employment through advocacy and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. I’m happy to be at CAES and look forward to continuing to support individuals to be the best version of themselves and reach their potential.  

When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two dogs, doing puzzles, reading, Zumba, trying new food, and watching reality TV.