Our Team
Program Team
Joyce
Cultural Team Lead
Counsellor Team Lead
Joyce, Counsellor Team Lead
I have worked at Round Lake Treatment Centre since 1986 and currently work as the 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
Wellness Counsellor Facilitator
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.
Robert
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.
Client Support
Jeanette
CSW Program Administrator
Jeanette, CSW Program Administrator
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.
Anne
CLIENT SUPPORT WORKER
Anne, Support Staff
Hello, my name is Anne. What I enjoy most as being a Client Support Worker is seeing the changes that occur in the clients as they complete their treatment. I enjoy walking, volleyball, bowling, gym exercising, dancing, beading and playing card games.
Sylvia
CLIENT SUPPORT WORKER
Sylvia, Support Staff
I have been clean and sober since 1987 and have worked at RLTC since 2008. I really enjoy hearing people’s stories and am able to find some common ground with people. I have education and experience in the Social Service field. My hobbies are quilting, going for long walks and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to sharing my experience, strength and hope with you!
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.
Sean
CLIENT SUPPORT WORKER
Sean, Support Staff
Hello, my name is Sean. I have been through the treatment program here at Round Lake. I then moved into the Painted Turtle Lodge Recovery Home. I started working through the work therapy program at RLTC in housekeeping/janitorial and maintenance. I was then hired as a Client Support Worker. I love being a part of the clients’ healing journey. I have enjoyed many careers, including guitar making. I also enjoy learning about many different cultures.
Dana
CLIENT SUPPORT WORKER
Dana, Support Staff
Hello, my name is Dana, I am part of the Sagkeeng First Nation. I have lived in BC since I was 5 years old and I cold not imagine living elsewhere. My favourite pastime includes spending time with my family and swimming. I’m grateful to be alive and helping others at RLTC, where I myself have healed and continue to heal along this journey of life. Miigwech Gizhe-manidoog, all my Relations!!
Adam
CLIENT SUPPORT WORKER
Adam, Support Staff
Hello, my name is Adam. I’ve lived here in Vernon BC for 21 years. I started my clean and sober recovery journey here in Vernon 5 years ago. I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend and my son and on my down time; I really enjoy being at home or in nature, playing board games, enjoying connection with family and friends as well as playing volleyball and enhancing my life through swimming, meditation and positive daily readings. I’ve grown to have a strong passion working with those who struggle with Addictions and Life.
Stefanie
CLIENT SUPPORT WORKER
Stefanie, Support Staff
Hello, my name is Stefanie and I have started my recovery journey in 2010 here in the Okanagan. I completed my Human Service Worker Diploma in 2014. I am passionate about empowering clients on their individual journeys. It is such an honour to be a part of the healing work that happens at RLTC. I enjoy spending time with my family and trying new things. I also enjoy enhancing my spirituality through prayer, meditation, and other teachings. I have integrated these teachings into my daily routine to establish a holistic approach to connect my body, mind, and spirit.
Administration
Hannah
INTAKE COORDINATOR
Hannah, Intake Coordinator
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.
Painted Turtle Lodge – Recovery Home Team
Shelly
Life Skills Coordinator
Shelly, Executive Assistant
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.
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!
Operations Team
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. 
Thelma
Housekeeping
Thelma, Housekeeping
I am an Okanagan Band member and have worked at Round Lake since the early 90’s. First as part time night kitchen cleaner/Client Support Worker/Cook/Security over the Christmas break. Later, I started as a janitor full time and then moved into housekeeping.
I really do enjoy working here, helping in anyway I can. I gather donations of clothes, shoes, toiletries, craft supplies etc., to help the clients during their time with us. Therefore donations of new and used items are always greatly appreciated.
My past training and work experience as a Practical Nurse, teacher, social worker and Education Counsellor have really helped me in this position. I look forward to working for awhile yet.
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!
Management
Marlene
Executive Director
Marlene, Executive Director
Hello! Welcome to our web site. I have been working at Round Lake since August 2011. I am honoured to play a small part of so many clients’ healing journey. It is truly astounding to think of the thousands of Round Lake clients who have returned home to their family and communities to live full, meaningful and contributing lives; a multi-generational impact. Round Lake truly transforms lives.
M. Lea
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
M. 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.