About Us

My journey in non-profit began in 2012 where I trained and worked alongside woman recently in recovery, learn new job skills to help build their capacity for their future career goals. The learning and purpose in my role were a two-way street, I learned just as much from them as they did from me.

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. 

I began working in the non profit sector in 2012 and have always been passionate about empowering those around me in both my professional and personal life. Working with marginalized populations to encourage engagement with the communities around them has been a theme in my interactions and work. I am excited to be here at CAES, helping clients find and foster their own rewarding experiences in the workplace and community.

In 2010 I started my foray into the field of disability, and since 2012 I have been working with CASS to help foster meaningful and inclusive community opportunities for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. I’m a former member of the day program (CADO) here at CASS, and have taken the lessons and experiences I have learned working with people in the community to my current role as Career Consultant.

I love the opportunity to work with folks who are looking for employment, even though the odds are unfairly stacked against them in such a hyper-competitive and uncertain market. I also enjoy the time spent with folks in self-discovery, learning new things about themselves and getting a better idea of what types of careers can make them feel fulfilled! I think as we undergo a cultural and generational shift in the years to come the work that CAES is doing will be seen as integral to our community: past, present, and future. We can make change and even the odds together!

I have been an active leader and participant on numerous boards and committees on local and provincial levels. My career began and flourished following my injury in 1975, but my personal experience with a spinal cord injury has fueled my true passion – to assist others who also live with various disabilities, and to promote disability awareness and barrier-free environments.

When I’m not assisting Cal, I like to spend my free time napping and searching for treats/ pets.

Hi, my name is Sarah, I am a Career Consultant with Calgary Alternative Employment Services (CAES). I have been working in the Human Services field for over 10 years in various supportive roles. My passion in life is supporting others to find meaning and purpose in their lives. At CAES I have the unique ability to ignite my passion by empowering others through the process of self-discovery, unpacking their passions, values, skills, and strengths, guiding them to meaningful and purposeful employment. Outside of the office you can find me rolling through the hills of the Rocky Mountains on my mountain bike or huffing it to the mountain tops on foot taking in the breath-taking scenic views this beautiful landscape has to offer.