Our Team
Management
Jeanette
Executive Director
Jeanette, Executive Director
My name is Jeanette. I am Syilx from the Okanagan Indian Band. I have worked at Round Lake Treatment Centre since July 2014. Part-time at first, then, fortunate enough to be offered a full-time position as the Executive Assistant. I have recently moved into the Program Department in a new role as the Program Administrator, supervising the CSWs. I am thankful to be so welcomed as a part of the amazing team here at Round Lake and feel blessed to be a part of the healing work that is done here.
Lea
Associate Director
Lea, Associate Director
Greetings,
I am M. Lea, Associate Director. I supervise the treatment team which is comprised of the Counsellors and Client Support Workers, as well as overseeing the coordination of program services provided. The treatment team is a group of dynamic individuals who are enthused and sincere in their work. It is my pleasure to be part of RLTC, and to be able to witness and be a small part on one’s healing journey.
I am married and grateful to have a wonderful beautiful daughter who teaches me every day about opportunities and simplicity. I am an avid reader and love mystery and suspense the most. I love to travel, not only to see and visit new places but to see the joy and shine in my daughter’s eyes.
Heather
Administrative Services Manager
Heather, Administrative Services Manager
I have been at Round Lake since March of 2013. I am so pleased to be a part of the Round Lake family and feel honored to be involved in any way I can with the healing that our clients do here.
I bring curiosity and positivity with me every day to work and do my best to keep healthy and live a balanced life. I have been happily married since 1995 and am a mother of two wonderful children. I love to travel and stay active by walking, gardening and swimming.
Shelly
Recovery Home & Office Manager
Shelly, Recovery Home & Office Manager
Hi, my name is Shelly and I am a member of the Okanagan Indian Band. I have worked at Round Lake Treatment Center since October, 2011.
This is a beautiful place to work and I really enjoy working with the staff and clients. It is awesome to watch the clients’ growth as they progress into a happier, healthier lifestyle.
In my own time I enjoy doing anything outdoors like camping, fishing, quading, horseback riding, walking my dogs and connecting with nature.
Wishing You all Peace, Love and Happiness.
Administration
Hannah
Intake Coordinator
Hannah, Intake Coordinator
Hobbies: Reading, golfing, and walking my grandpugs
Education: Office Administration Diploma, Human Service Worker
I choose to work at Round Lake because I love being part of a team who work hard to empower people to succeed at having a clean & sober life. The people who work here are my family and all have their own unique gifts, but work together for the success of the client.
In my spare time, I am spending quality grandmother time with my beautiful granddaughter.
Taylor
Administrative Assistant
Taylor, Administrative Assistant
Hi, my name is Taylor Louis, I am from the Okanagan Indian Band, with familial ties to Westbank First Nation. I am currently in my third year of college, studying Business Administration, majoring in Human Resources at the Okanagan College Vernon campus. I’ve been working at Round Lake since 2022, starting as the Administration summer student before moving on to a part-time Administration Assistant. I really enjoy working here at Round Lake, and getting to see the progress our clients make whilst in treatment and getting to be a part of their healing journey.
My hobbies include drawing, beading, writing, and I’m always listening to music.
Treatment Program
Joyce
Cultural Team Lead
Joyce, Cultural Team Lead
I have worked at Round Lake Treatment Centre since 1986 and currently work as the Cultural Team Leader. I am just like a timex watch. I keep on ticking! It never ceases to amaze me how clients change after they have completed our program. I am dedicated to the Centre, the clients and I love my job!
Mary
Counsellor Team Lead
Mary, Wellness Counsellor Facilitator
Hello, my name is Mary G. from the Okanagan Band. Welcome to my traditional territory.
Being a counsellor at RLTC is very rewarding. I truly enjoy being a witness to the growth, change and healing which happens for the clients at Round Lake.
Bernie
Wellness Counsellor Facilitator
Bernie, Wellness Counsellor Facilitator
My name is Bernie; I am Okanagan and a member of the Okanagan Indian Band.I come to RLTC with a wealth of education & skills. I completed a BSW and a M.Ed at UBC Okanagan. I have a passion to enhance people’s recovery using traditional healing models. My life has been blessed and enriched with my very large family, three beautiful and amazing daughters, who have gifted and enhanced my life in numerous ways. In the early beginning of RLTC some of my family members have worked here as well. I honour & respect those who are entering their healing journey and fully support their recovery and sobriety.
My personal philosophy is my belief in having a holistic perspective on life. I value my culture, traditions and teachings. I energetically demonstrate this in my everyday life by practicing my First Nations cultural practices. This includes the medicine wheel theory which is the foundation of my personal philosophy. This means living in balance and having interconnectedness with my spiritual, physical, mental and emotional aspects of my intrinsic self. It is integral to be in balance with all of these components so that I can ultimately function in my fullest capacities.
I love learning, reading, beading, creativity & empowering self & others. It is each our responsibility; to embrace our uniqueness, to strengthen our internal and external selves, to fulfill our purpose within humanity, and to enrich and deepen our sacred journey through this life time. All my Relations.
Bob
Wellness Counsellor Facilitator
Robert, Wellness Counsellor Facilitator
Hi there. I am Bob. I am privileged to be working at RLTC.I have a life long association working with First Nations peoples through my upbringing in Winnipeg, volunteer work at Rossbrook House in the Inner City and as a board member of the Alcohol Foundation of Manitoba. In Vernon, I have worked closely with First Nations peoples in conflict with the law, assisting Residential School survivors and my many friendships in the Okanagan Nation. I have recently completed a second BA degree in Psychology at UBCO with the goal of counselling. I actively participate in a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities.
Painted Turtle Lodge – Recovery Home
Amanda
Life Skills Facilitator
Amanda, Life Skills Facilitator
I have been with Round Lake since 2016. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow professionally and personally. watching and helping succeed on the Red Road is truly fulfilling. I look forward to learning and growing more with the centre and the clients that come to us. Much Gratitude!
Client Support
Marion
Client Support Worker
Marion, Support Staff
Hello my name is Marion. I am a Chilcotin Native and have lived most of my life here in the beautiful Okanagan. I have had the privilege to work here since 2017. Round Lake has helped getting and staying sober a reality for me. The wonderful staff here, have blessed me with a safe place to learn and practice the teaching of my ancestors. It has been an honour to be a part of something that is bigger than myself.
Operations Team
Rick
Head Chef
Rick, Head Chef
Hi, my name is Rick. I have been the Head Chef at Round Lake Treatment Center since 1997. I enjoy playing ball in the summer and hockey in the winter as well as coaching . I especially enjoy spending time with my two sons and cooking.
Matthew
Chef
Matthew, Chef
My name is Matthew. I have had the privilege of growing up in the Okanagan area most of my life. I have honed my skills cooking in some of the busier kitchens in Vernon for 18 plus years. At RLTC I now have the opportunity to use these skills to help the people as they start their journey of recovery. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to continuing my recovery journey with the clients and staff of Round Lake.
Alton
Maintenance
Alton, Maintenance
My name is Alton and I have been employed at Round Lake since 1986. My job at the centre is the maintenance person.
I am happily married and have been for 28 years. My passion away from the centre is to go hunting, reload my own ammunition, and go for a 10 km run once a week. The main reason I love to work at Round Lake is to see the amazing transformation in the people who come here to heal.
My motto in life is RESPECT!