Michelle is the KidStart coordinator for the Ridge Meadows area. Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, is an animal lover, and has an array of various pets at home.

Erika is the coordinator for Surrey. She has been at PLEA for over 10 years and is a former KidStart volunteer mentor herself. Outside of work, you can catch her spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs.

Khesro is the coordinator for Vancouver Coastal (13-18). He was a KidStart volunteer for many years. Khesro enjoys spending time with his son, fishing at local lakes and car camping in the summer with his family. Khesro finds the preventative work that is KidStart very rewarding.

Haley is the coordinator for the Tri-Cities. She first connected with KidStart as a volunteer while completing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After graduating, she worked as both a Youth Support Worker and an Addiction Support Worker, gaining valuable experience supporting young people. Building on this strong foundation, Haley is now pursuing her master’s degree in counselling and looks forward to continuing to empower youth through her work at KidStart. She’s very excited to be part of the KidStart team!

Charli is the 6-12s coordinator for Vancouver and Burnaby. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University, along with a Certificate in Legal Studies.  Most recently, she served as an Addiction Support Worker at one of PLEA’s addiction treatment centres, where she provided compassionate, trauma-informed care to young women navigating complex challenges.

Camila is the manager of the KidStart program. She’s spent more than 17 years managing prevention and voluntary support services for vulnerable children and youth. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking advantage of the sunny outdoors, and having naps whenever she is able!

Tina is the Director of KidStart. She started with Kidstart as Coordinator in Ridge Meadows. Outside of work, you can catch her spending time with her family, being active and watching soccer. Positivity and good energy are important to Tina. You will always find her smiling.

Shelina raises the funds for KidStart 6-12s.  She brings a rich and diverse background to the team having supported families as a Doula and Childbirth Educator, to nearly a decade advocating and raising funds for children and youth in care, to running her own Team Room.  As a proud mom of three, and a passionate fundraiser, Shelina’s heart has always been in helping others thrive.