Graduated in Philosophy and Linguistics, Miriam worked as a visual artist and book editor in Brazil. After moving to Vancouver, she became fascinated by the field of Gerontology and graduated from Langara College, complementing her studies with a certificate in Hospitality. Miriam has worked at WESN for over a year, bringing to the community her genuine interest in ensuring full-filled lives for everyone.

Lisa Gosselin is our Choose to Move Program Activity Coach. She has a diverse background in business and is a recent graduate from the Vancouver School of the Healing Arts, as an Enriched Hatha Yoga Teacher. She enjoys volunteering as a Yoga Teacher to seniors in the community and is passionate about Health and Wellness.

Joe completed his MA in Gerontology from Simon Fraser University in 2020. He has been working with older adults for over 6 years and has been at WESN for over 2.5 years. Joe started at WESN in 2021 as a Community Services Coordinator and has also held the position of Manager of Community Services. Joe is responsible for overseeing the finance, human resources, and site operations of all three WESN sites.

Meeka Marsolais, our Manager of Community Services, holds a PBD in Gerontology from SFU and previously led the Close to Home and Choose to Move programs at WESN. Meeka is passionate about addressing social isolation and loneliness among older adults in the community and celebrating aging. Beyond her role at WESN, Meeka hosts a monthly radio show and podcast called “Talking Aging” and leads a Queer 55+ program on Friday nights.

As a Community Services Coordinator for the Better at Home program, Miel Nicholson is dedicated to empowering and enhancing the lives of individuals as well as facilitating vital connections within the community. Currently completing a diploma as a Social Service Worker with a specialization in Gerontology, Miel comes from a dynamic background. She blends her lifelong passion working with seniors in various capacities with skills from a dynamic past career coordinating in the film industry. Outside work, Miel enjoys handicrafts, dance, music, outdoor activities, and cooking.

Laura has worked in retail management for several decades, while pursuing her Masters Degree in creative writing. She enjoys creating a vibrant and welcoming space for customers, donors, volunteers and staff, and being part of the West End Community. She is an avid writer and reader and adoring Nana to grandson Noah.

Will was a lover of thrifting and a frequent shopper before joining the team in 2019. He has worked with seniors in mental health hospice and a classical record store. Working at Clothes and Collectibles allows time to meet seniors and hear their stories.

Larisa is a graduate of Medical Science with a degree in General Medicine from the University of Sarajevo. Although she has joined the team recently, she feels she has belonged for a long time. She is passionate about making a difference for seniors and nothing makes her happier than enriching their lives.

Susan completed her Bachelor of Business Administration at Simon Fraser University. She volunteered for 3 years in palliative care at St. Paul’s Hospital, and she was an Information and Referral volunteer at our Kay’s Place location before taking on this role.