Barclay Manor
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Martin Addison
Executive Director
604-669-5051 x4
executivedirector@wesn.ca
Martin is a long-time resident of Vancouver’s West End. He is passionate about the
active role seniors play in our neighbourhood and the value they continue to add
to the vibrancy of our community. He has considerable experience in the business,
governmental and not-for-profit sectors.
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Kari Kesslar
Manager of Operations
604-669-5051 x9
operations@wesn.ca
Kari completed her Master of Social Work in 2018. Her 20+ year career
has involved work in acute, residential and primary health care settings,
along with extensive experience with community based non-profits.
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Kaitlin Hong Tai
Manager of Programs
604-669-5051 x1
programs@wesn.ca
Kaitlin obtained her BSc in Biomedical Physiology from Simon
Fraser University in 2016. She has experience working with older
adults in community, research and care environments as well as
program and event management.
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Sumathy (Suma) Sudhir
Manager of Community Services
604-669-5051 x3
servicesmanager@wesn.ca
Suma completed her Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences with a minor in Gerontology
at Simon Fraser University in 2017, and her Master of Health Leadership and Policy in
Seniors Care at the University of British Columbia in 2019. She has 4 years of
experience working with older adults in clinical research and in long-term care.
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Joe Humphries
Community Services Coordinator
604-669-5051 x2
servicescoordinator@wesn.ca
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Emily Lonsdale
LinkAGE Social Prescribing Navigator
604-669-5051 x7
health@wesn.ca
Emily completed her BA in Psychology at the University of Calgary in 2016, and her MA
in Gerontology at Simon Fraser University in 2020. She has been working with older
adults in various recreational and health settings for over 5 years, and has research
experience in health and housing, family caregiving, and diversity in aging.
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Ricky Jhauj
Choose to Move Activity Coach
604-669-5051
choosetomove@wesn.ca
Ricky completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia in 2017,
and is currently completing his Doctor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne.
He is a kinesiologist, a researcher, and has 3 years of experience working with older adults
in different health care settings.
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Jennifer Conroy
Close to Home Coordinator
604-669-5051 x8
closetohome@wesn.ca
Jennifer completed her MA in 2016 at SFU on the wellbeing benefits of nature in cities.
She graduated in Gerontology in 2020, with a focus on mobility and social participation.
She has worked with older people in research, advocacy, and community settings for
more than 5 years.
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Cathy Hudson
Bookkeeper
Clothes and Collectibles Thrift Boutique
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Gordana Smocilac
Assistant Manager
604-682-0327
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Will Tessier
Assistant Manager
604-682-0327
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Brenda Wong
Supervisor
604-682-0327
Kay’s Place
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Susan Paré
Manager of Support and Information Services
604-669-7339
susan@wesn.ca
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.
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Brittanny Dzioba
Support and Information Services Administrative Assistant
604-669-7339
kaysplaceadmin@wesn.ca
Last Updated: 08-Nov-2021