About Us
Meet the #CAESteam
CAES is comprised of diverse and talented professionals, each with unique expertise and a dedication to serve the Calgary community. Our passionate team members are proud to serve the Calgary business community and job seekers, and we look forward to continuing to partner with local businesses to create and support diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Mylaine Tsaprailis
CEO, Calgary Alternative Support Services
Mylaine Tsaprailis Bio

Shawna Yalte
Program Coordinator
Shawna Yalte Bio
I have always felt compelled to work with marginalized people- I believe that to really help others reach their full potential you must walk beside them not in front of them.
When we can remove the barriers between our candidates and employment we can open up opportunities for people who otherwise become lost in the process.

Melissa Hall
Assistant Program Coordinator
Melissa Hall Bio
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.

Jasmine Pettigrew
Career Consultant
Jasmine Pettigrew Bio

Yules Chan
Career Consultant
Yules Chan Bio

Robyn Omelchuk
Career Consultant
Robyn Omelchuk Bio
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.

Cal Schuler
Diversity & Accessibility Consultant
Cal Schuler Bio

Sierra
Service Dog
Sierra Bio

Sarah Fitzpatrick
Diversity & Engagement Consultant
Sarah Fitzpatrick Bio

Brock Haug
Diversity and Engagement Consultant
Brock Haug Bio
Hi, I’m Brock, and I’m a Diversity and Engagement Consultant with CAES. I have worked in the human services sector since 2007 in various support and supervisory roles throughout Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan. My career has introduced me to people from all walks of life, and my purpose in work is to help others lead rich, fulfilling lives. I have worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of conditions including chronic illness, addiction, and the effects of poverty, always with the intent to help others build the lives they want to live. At CAES, I strive to help individuals develop their skills and realize their goals in the workplace and beyond. Outside of the office, you can find me at the gym or on the hiking trails enjoying Alberta’s beautiful landscapes. I am a musician and a DJ and I love all animals, my two cats Salome and Lorelei most of all.
If I’m not working, you will find me at home playing video games far too late into the night, hanging out with my two dogs and three cats, or camping during those warm summer months.
I’m am thankful to begin my journey with the CAES department as a Career Consultant and hope to reach the goal of ensuring all are successful in their journey through the workforce while continuously promoting our candidates to be the best versions of themselves.
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.

Danielle Meyers
Diversity & Engagement Consultant
Danielle Meyers Bio
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.

Candice Forbes
Diversity and Engagement Consultant
Candice Forbes Bio
My main goal is to have a positive impact on the lives of people to whom I support, by training and educating them with skills and knowledge needed to be the most successful in the industry of their choice.
I am incredibly grateful to be a part of such an amazing team and I’m looking forward to helping candidates find meaningful employment.

Preeti Saini
Diveristy and engagment Consultant
Preeti Saini Bio
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.

Kaitlin Tuck
Career Consultant
Kaitlin Tuck Bio
I started working for CASS in 2019 and began my involvement with Human Services as a day support worker. Working solely in the community provided me with extensive opportunities to work with a multitude of insightful and inspiring people. Although my background is in Criminal Justice, working with those with disabilities has given me a new outlook on individuals who are more often ostracized and face numerous barriers which limit their growth. CASS continuously provides a plethora of opportunities to work in a number of sectors and allow employees such as myself flourish and learn more from our co-workers and candidates each day. Working with CAES provides the incredibly rewarding task of helping our candidates successfully grow into strong willed employees for a number of business throughout the city.
If I’m not working, you will find me at home playing video games far too late into the night, hanging out with my two dogs and three cats, or camping during those warm summer months.
I’m am thankful to begin my journey with the CAES department as a Career Consultant and hope to reach the goal of ensuring all are successful in their journey through the workforce while continuously promoting our candidates to be the best versions of themselves.
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.

Jenna Peachey
Career Consultant
Jenna Peachey Bio
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.

Carson Flockhart
Career Consultant
Carson Flockhart Bio
I have been working with marginalized people to help them overcome barriers they experience in their homes and communities since 2015.
I truly enjoy building strong working relationships and seeing the joy of the people I support move toward living their best-lived life.
Previous to beginning my journey with CAES I worked in various capacities to help individuals connect with informed workplaces to empower their goals of employment. I am eager to be stepping away from management and working directly with individuals again and be a part of their journey of growth!

Sarah Clark
Career Consultant
Sarah Clark Bio
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.
