Ever Active is a registered national charity focused on the well-being of children and youth.
Mission
To lead, activate, and build capacity for settings that nurture health and well-being.
Vision
Thriving schools and communities where children and youth grow, learn, and belong.
Values
Our values of relationships, inclusion, growth, community voice, kindness, and well-being guide who we are and all we do.
Our Approach
We take a capacity-building approach that builds on the strengths of the schools and communities we serve. Our work includes direct programming for children and youth, mentorship for school and community leaders, hosting events that foster growth and learning, and creating resources that support well-being.
Our Story
Ever Active Schools began in 2001 as a special project of the Health and Physical Education Council (HPEC) of the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA), with a goal of providing professional development opportunities for health and physical education teachers in Alberta. In 2017, Active Healthy Kids Canada (established in 1994)—an Ontario-based charity known for its influential Report Card on youth health (now the ParticipACTION Report Card)—was acquired by an Alberta-based board of directors to serve as a platform for thought leadership, coordination, and awareness of upstream approaches to healthy school communities.
Between 2017 and 2019, Ever Active Schools acted as an implementation partner under a board-approved partnership agreement, and as the Alberta-based board matured, the partnership was formalized. In September 2020, Ever Active Schools transitioned from the ATA to become a national, registered charity. While continuing to serve Alberta communities, its work expanded geographically to meet the needs of communities as they arose.
In fall 2025, Ever Active launched a refreshed brand and updated name, reflecting its commitment to fostering health and well-being in both school and community spaces and the collective impact possible when working together for healthier futures.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors brings diverse experience and a shared passion for healthy, active communities, guiding Ever Active to remain mission-driven, accountable, and future-focused.
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Board of Directors
Rebecca Smillie Nedelec
Board Chair
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Board of Directors
Nancy Luyckfassel
Director
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Board of Directors
Alim Gillani
Director
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Board of Directors
Brian Andrais
Director
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Board of Directors
Val Olekshy
Director
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Board of Directors
Phoebe Dey
Director
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Board of Directors
Dr. Kimberley Kelly
Director
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Board of Directors
Dr. Norman Yanitski
Director
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Board of Directors
Geoff Webber
Director
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Board of Directors
Jermyn Voon
Director
Our Team
Over the years, we have welcomed new faces, said farewell to old friends moving onto new adventures, said see you later to those welcoming new additions to their families, and said hello again after parental leaves! We are forever grateful to the contributions of our team and the representatives of the communities we serve – without our people, Ever Active is only an idea.
LEADERSHIP
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Leadership
Kerri Murray
she/her
Executive Director
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Leadership
Katie Mahon
she/her
Director, Relationships
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Leadership
Katelynn Theal
she/her
Director, Operations
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Leadership
Louise McClelland
she/her
Assistant Director, Communities
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Leadership
Amy Risk Richardson
she/her
Assistant Director
INDIGENOUS YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
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Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program
Teena Starlight
she/her
National Director,
IYMP
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Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program
Amanda Patrick (Cardinal)
she/her
IYMP Program Coordinator
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Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program
Zetta Anderson
she/her
IYMP Program Coordinator
Consultation & Community Development
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Consultation & Community Development
Erynn Biggar
she/her
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Hayley Degaust
she/her
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Emily Kinkade-Speight
she/her
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Jenn Mireau
she/her
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Kaitlyn Mitchell
she/her
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Leith Monaghan
(pronouns)
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Chesa Peter
she/her
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Kayla Repas
(pronouns)
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Erin Schwab
she/her
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Krista Trim
she/her
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Kai Williamson
they/them
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Sarah Balla
she/her
Health & Wellness Consultant
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Consultation & Community Development
Kaylin Barnes
she/her/elle
Health & Wellness Consultant
Operations & Communications
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Operations & Communications
Titun Aderibigbe
she/her
Office
Administrator
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Operations & Communications
Laura Douglas
she/her
Human Resources Generalist
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Operations & Communications
Sandeep Kaur
she/her
Financial Administrator
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Operations & Communications
Mason Ulvestad
he/him
Lead Media
Specialist
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Operations & Communications
Christina Morgan
she/her
Resource Design & UX/UI Specialist
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Operations & Communications
Tristen Wong
she/her
Administrative Assistant
Elders & Knowledge Keepers
Our team at Ever Active acknowledges that Reconciliation is an ongoing process and not a destination. To help our organization on this journey, Ever Active has sought ongoing support from Elders and Knowledge Keepers pictured below.
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Elders
Duane Mistaken Chief
Kòmmonoi naama'ahka / Blue Paint Coup / Member of the Kainai Nation and Aawaaaa'ahsskaáta Ceremonial Elder
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Elders
Elder Flora Northwest
Samson Cree Nation
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Elders
Elder Helmer Twoyoungmen
Mînî Thnî
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Elders
Russ (Wapastim) Baker
Nehiyaw from Ahtahkakoop/Northern Alberta/Carrier Lheidli T’enneh/Irish/Norwegian
Advisory Councils
The work of Ever Active is guided by representatives of the communities we serve. In 2023, we formed an Educator Advisory Council and a Youth Advisory Council, and we are exploring further advisory councils and members to include more voices in the work we do.
EDUCATOR ADVISORY COUNCIL
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Educator Advisory Council
Bobbi Belsek
Greater Edmonton
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Educator Advisory Council
Lisa Cassidy
she/her
Edmonton
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Educator Advisory Council
Brae Clowes
she/her
Calgary
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Educator Advisory Council
Kalli Green
she/her
Greater Calgary
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Educator Advisory Council
Janice Hagan
Calgary
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Educator Advisory Council
Dayna Landry
Central
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Educator Advisory Council
Melanie MacDonald-Winsor
Central West
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Educator Advisory Council
Colette Michelle
Edmonton
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Educator Advisory Council
Jessica Middleton
Central West
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Educator Advisory Council
Jill Mitchell
she/her
Central West
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Educator Advisory Council
Brady Newton
he/him
Calgary
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Educator Advisory Council
Meagan Robertson
Calgary
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Educator Advisory Council
Kathryn Tutkaluk
she/her
Calgary
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Educator Advisory Council
Nathan White
he/him
Edmonton
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Educator Advisory Council
Mark Williamson
Edmonton
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Educator Advisory Council
Patrick Pearson
he/him
Yukon
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Educator Advisory Council
Adam Pratt
he/him
Greater Calgary
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Educator Advisory Council
Cassandra Anastacio
she/her
Edmonton
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
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Youth Advisory Council
Abby
she/her
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Youth Advisory Council
Ava
she/her
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Youth Advisory Council
Jamie
he/him
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Youth Advisory Council
Lourdes
she/her
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Youth Advisory Council
Maya
she/her
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Youth Advisory Council
Raimo
he/him
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Youth Advisory Council
Sabrina
she/her
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Youth Advisory Council
Yusrra
she/her
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Youth Advisory Council
Olivia
she/her
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Youth Advisory Council
Bela
she/her
Want to work with us? Reach out to info@everactive.org
EVER ACTIVE
2nd Floor
Percy Page Centre
11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3K6
780-454-4745
info@everactive.org
Open 8:30am – 4:30pm MST
Monday through Friday
Closed weekends and holidays.
Charity registration number:
891288334RR0001
We gratefully acknowledge operational grant funding from the Government of Alberta
