Meet the Team

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.

Jasmine Pettigrew

Jasmine Pettigrew

Career Consultant

Jasmine Pettigrew Bio

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.
Yules Chan

Yules Chan

Career Consultant

Yules Chan Bio

From my past and ongoing adventures in life, I have built up a repertoire of skills and knowledge that have led me to recognize a broader perspective on what makes a good life. As a poet and a background in performance and installation art, I go on to seek knowledge and new ventures into the world of employment with joyful glee and excitement
Sarah Fitzpatrick

Sarah Fitzpatrick

Career Consultant

Sarah Fitzpatrick Bio

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.
Kaitlin Tuck

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

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 an 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.

Danielle Meyers

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.

Brock Haug

Brock Haug

Diversity & 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.

Cal Schuler

Cal Schuler

Diversity & Accessibility Consultant

Cal Schuler Bio

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.
Sierra

Sierra

Service Dog

Sierra Bio

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

Shawna Yalte

Program Coordinator

Shawna Yalte Bio

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 remove barriers between candidates and employment we can open up opportunities for people who otherwise become lost in the process. 

Sarah Clark

Sarah Clark

Assistant Program Coordinator

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.
Mylaine Tsaprailis

Mylaine Tsaprailis

CEO

Mylaine Tsaprailis Bio

I am one of the Owner / Operators and Chief Executive Officer of Calgary Alternative Support Services Inc. My journey in non-profit began in 1998 as a Social Work practicum student with CASS. My journey has continued, working with marginalized populations in various capacities for over 20 years. My experience as a registered Social Worker and a certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer has provided me with the opportunity to walk with the people we support, through their experiences, and to learn and grow alongside them.I have always felt fortunate to be a part of facilitating connection, value, and inclusion within so many circles of my life. A large part of this has been my experience in Supported Employment. Supporting individuals to take a risk, take a leap, and reach for the stars! Alone we may fail, but together we will strive.What I have learned throughout my journey is, “When it rains look for rainbows, when it’s dark look for stars!

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