Our Team
Leadership Team
Dr. Jonah Fulmore ~ Medical Director
Dr. Adrian Hynes, M.B., FRCPC, Co-occurring Program HSC: Psychiatrist
Dr. Hynes has committed his expertise in the area of dual diagnosis of mental health and addictions to the individuals in our care at Aurora. His work at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg includes training Residents about co-occurring disorders and Dialectic Behavioural Therapy. He’s been described as kind, dedicated, thorough, knowledgeable and patient by the individuals he’s worked with. We are honored to have his expertise on our medical team.
Donna Low, CCAC, Certified Satir Family Systems Transformational Therapy: Family Program Director
Donna has designed and facilitated several of Canada’s premier family programs. Her ability to bring genuine compassion to each individual she works with offers the perfect environment for healing. Donna’s dedication to bringing healing and recovery tools to families has allowed her to impact the lives of countless individuals. Those individuals have in turn impacted their families, communities and workplaces. In addition to her education in addictions and family systems, she has also studied child and youth care. Donna has been mentored by renowned expert in addictions, Neal Berger. We are grateful to have her gifts and abilities dedicated to leading our team.
Kevin Koroscil: Spiritual Advisor
Kevin brings his dedication to wellness and supporting people on their personal journey of spiritual discovery to Aurora. His extensive work history with at risk youth honed his ability to see people’s gifts and identify where they’re out of balance. His presence is woven throughout the fabric of the centre. Whether he’s working one on one helping someone discover their own spirituality, lecturing, leading a ceremony, or tending to the sacred land, his commitment is to help all people be well. We are so grateful for the wisdom, open heart and steadfast service he provides to everyone at Aurora.
Shirley Finnbogason-Yaremus, BBA, Human Resources Management & Accounting: Finance Director/Human Resources Manager
Shirley brings years of experience managing complex systems, a commitment to excellence and a multifaceted skill set to Aurora. Born and raised here in Gimli, Manitoba, she has a deep empathy for all people and an understanding that together we rise. Her strong work ethic and loyalty have led her to leadership positions in all her endeavours. Previous work as a general manager, in human resources and financial management have honed her ability to see the big picture as well as be detail oriented. We are so grateful for the excellence, empathy and leadership she brings to Aurora.
Gerry Verrier, Applied Counselling Certificate, CHRP: Clinical Director
With 35 years working in the field of recovery and 36 years of his own personal recovery, Gerry brings a wealth of expertise to his leadership of the clinical team. His work with patients and leadership of teams, all stem from a devotion to seeing people be their best selves. Whether he’s empowering a person to move from addiction to recovery or inspiring his team with mentoring, appreciation and individualized support, he always aims to bring out the best. He credits mindfulness and time spent in nature, the rocky mountains in particular, as the fuel that has allowed him to do this challenging work for so many years. We’re grateful to have his quality leadership guiding us at Aurora.
Specialists
Bryn Meadows
Admissions
Cindy Bergen ~ Admissions Coordinator
Johanna Johnsen~ Admissions Coordinator
Candace Vey ~ Admissions Coordinator
New Dawn Family Program
Geri Laurence ~ Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Complex Trauma Level 2 Clinical Counsellor, Certified Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor, Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Mate. International Association of Trauma Professionals Masters Level, Counsellor.
Donna Low ~ CCAC, Certified Satir Family Systems Transformational Therapy, New Dawn Program Director.
Nicole Corriveau ~ Counsellor, Group Therapy Facilitator.
Medical
Dr. Jonah Fulmore ~ Medical Director
Dr. Andrea Fulmore ~ Medical
Dr. Adrian Hynes, M.B, FRCPC ~ Psychiatrist, Co-occurring Program HSC
Rhonda Anderson ~ Detox Unit Supervisor
Lisa Demas, RN ~ Nurse
Vineeth Nair, RN – Nurse
Chelsea Wall, RN ~ Nurse
Kyla Johnson, LPN ~ Nurse
Sydney Taylor, LPN ~ Nurse
Anessa Wintink, ~Detox Ward Clerk
Administration
Lisa Hancharek ~ Reception
Bernadette Koroscil ~ Accounting Assistant
Nadine Lagasse ~ Reception
Nicole Levesque ~ Reception
Extended and Continuing Care
Jacob Hamblin ~ Continuing Care Advocate
Gerry Verrier, Applied Counselling Certificate, CHRP ~ Counsellor
Clinical
Nicole Corriveau ~ Counsellor
Jessica Fletcher, Applied Counselling Certificate ~ Counsellor
Sarah Foster ~ Counsellor
Kevin Koroscil ~Spiritual Advisor
Grayling Malaterre, RSW ~ Counsellor
Darryl Mills ~ Counsellor
Nicole Penwarden ~ Clinical Associate
Joe Petriccione, M.Ed, LPC ~ Counsellor
Gavin Pringle ~ Clinical Associate
Aimee Schwager, BA Honours Psychology, BSW~ Counsellor
Sabrina Semrock ~ Counsellor
Kimberly Shaw, BA Adv Sociology, MBA, MEd Counseling Psychology, CCC ~ Counsellor
Facilities
Athabasca Housekeeping ~ 100% First Nations Owned
Larry Monforton ~ Maintenance Supervisor
Jason Nilsson ~ Maintenance
Fitness
Mark Shepit ~ Personal Trainer
Nutrition
Athabasca Catering ~ 100% First Nations Owned
Patient Care Specialists
John Atchison ~ PCS
Tyrone Bean ~ PCS
Cory Bos ~ PCS
Ashley Boychuk ~ PCS
Tara Campbell ~ PCS, Cultural Teachings
Gerry Lynne Cox ~ PCS
Edward Grant ~ PCS
Silvia Harder, BA ~ PCS
Johanna Johnsen, BA Psychology ~ PCS
Chantal Klainchair ~ PCS
Thomas Kowalchuk ~ PCS
Brianne Labossiere ~ PCS
Erin McFee ~ PCS
Linzy Muzyka ~ PCS
Mark Shepit ~ PCS
Reeshema Williams ~ PCS
Bailee Woods ~ PCS
Charlene Mulholland ~ Driver