Greg Pyc
Greg Pyc
Solutions Departmental Specialist / National Operations Manager
Greg joined the Neil Squire Society in 2001, as the National Operations Manager, overseeing all operations across Canada. With a focus on program capacity building, he has since developed and designed all the programming methodologies for clients with disabilities from pre-employment through to employment and supports. He is in charge of all BC programming and developed the technology department for Neil Squire Solutions, including its roll out across Canada. He has been the recipient of multiple awards and honours for his work in the field of disability.
Katrina Tilley
Katrina Tilley, OT, ATP, Reg. OT (BC)
Solutions Departmental Specialist / Occupational Therapist
Katrina is an Occupational Therapist and has been with the Neil Squire Society since November 1985. While working with people with disabilities at the George Pearson Centre from 1983-85, she became a consultant to the now famous Creekview 202 project which saw six individuals with high level tetraplegia (five of them relying on ventilators for breathing support) moved from George Pearson Centre to independent apartment living. Her work with individuals with multiple types of disabilities has continued over the years where she has specialized in areas such as Ergonomics and Assistive Technology, Workplace Accommodations, Low Vision and Spinal Cord Injury consultations. Katrina worked with Neil himself, as he learned how to manage with a high level spinal cord injury and she has been a driving force behind the development of Neil Squire Solutions. As manager of Neil Squire Solutions, she works in close collaboration with a talented team of Occupational Therapists and Assistive Technology Specialists who perform detailed assessments on clients with varying and complex disabilities.
Zorana Ciric
Zorana Ciric, MScOT, Reg. OT (BC)
Occupational Therapist
Zorana graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University in 2006. She began her career in the field of ergonomic consultation before pursing further education. In 2011 she completed a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from McGill University. Zorana provides assessments for a large variety of clients including insurance providers, unionized environments, as well as employers in the private sector including ergonomic assessments, worksite assessments, assistive technology assessments, case management services and ergonomic training sessions. Zorana is currently in the process of completing the Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist Certification. Her past experience includes working within a multidisciplinary team in both acute and rehabilitation settings in neurology, oncology and orthopedic care.
Valerie Baker
Valerie Baker, BNSc
Registered Nurse, Assistive Technology Assistant
Valerie graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science in June of 2014. She relocated to the West Coast where she began volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House. After attaining her Nursing License, Valerie worked as an RN at a residential care facility. She has an interest in working with individuals with “invisible” disabilities, such as multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, etc. When the opportunity came up to work at Neil Squire in June 2016, Valerie hopped on board. Valerie has benefited immensely from working with the Neil Squire staff, learning more about accessibility and assistive technology every day.
Anna Neumann
Anna Neumann, RA, ATP
Assistive Technology Advisor
Anna graduated from the Capilano University Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma Program in 2015. Anna completed her final practicum at the Neil Squire Society and eagerly joined the team in 2016 as an Assistive Technology Assistant. She also graduated from the Applied Business Technology Diploma Program at the College of New Caledonia in 2013. Anna is enthusiastic about her work with the Neil Squire Society and finds it particularly gratifying helping clients live independent and meaningful lives through assistive technology.
Nate Toevs
Nate Toevs
Employer Outreach Developer
Nate fills the role of Employer Outreach Developer at the Neil Squire Society. Utilizing his long standing background in Retail, Wholesale and Business to Business sales and marketing activities, he is tasked with educating businesses in BC about the program and how it benefits working and volunteering people in the province. Nate joined the NSS team in 2015 and loves the work in the community, and enjoys helping companies and people achieve all they can.
Suzanne Wiens
Suzanne Wiens
Director of Communications
Suzanne Wiens studied film at Ryerson University in Toronto. She became a member of the Directors Guild of Canada in 1999 and enjoyed a successful career in television and feature film production in both Toronto and Vancouver. In 2005, an interest in non-profit work led Suzanne to the Neil Squire Society where she became a volunteer. By 2009, she was managing the Society’s Fundraising and Communications activities, including grant writing, donor stewardship, media relations, and social networking and website management. For two years, Suzanne served on Vancity’s Community Projects Grants Committee, and has also applied her expertise to other non-profit endeavors both locally and abroad. She currently leads the Communications team as the Society’s Director of Communications.
Gordon Watt
Gordon Watt, BSc
Distance Training Coordinator
Originally from Scotland, Gordon relocated to BC in late 2008. He graduated from University of Paisley with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science in 1994. In addition, he has A+ Certification and a career of over 20 years in technical support. Gordon has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of numerous software packages and operating systems. Skilled in providing customer and end-user support and training, he can easily identify and resolve client’s technical issues and concerns.
Gordon also coordinates the Neil Squire Society’s Distance Computer Comfort program. This innovative online program gives adults with disabilities, located anywhere in Canada, the opportunity to learn how to use computers from comfort of the own homes, aided by volunteer computer tutors.
Gordon has been providing tutoring and technical support to the Solutions team, since 2011.
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