mbissell@winningkidsinc.ca

Having worked with children in hospitals, schools, daycare, churches, after-school programs, pre-school programs and in the Arts, Melodie launched Winning Kids, Inc. with a desire to raise the bar on behalf of the children everywhere. Melodie is committed to creating winning environments for kids!  She accomplishes this by providing leaders the tools, training and momentum needed to accomplish their vision and goals.

ctam@winningkidsinc.ca

Cynthia has more than 30 years experience as an occupational therapist. She has worked with individuals of all ages and different disabilities in rehabilitation settings and churches. Cynthia is committed to help churches and organizations to adapt their facilities and provide programs that are safe and nurturing for individuals with disabilities and supportive to their families.

aschroeder@winningkidsinc.ca

Alice's international experience working with child service organizations will provide added value to our membership network. Alice will work closely with the Winning Kids network of members and organizations.  You will enjoy Alice's warmth and sincerity. 

droblin-lee@winningkidsinc.ca

Diane Roblin-Lee’s first book, My Father’s Child, was deemed a classic by television host David Mainse. Since that first book, she has written and co-written about 20 other titles. As Director of Communications, Diane will speak and write on behalf of Winning Kids to raise the awareness and prevalence of abuse as well as providing solutions and strategies to respond.

carolw@winningkidsinc.ca
 
On our team, it was Carol that first responded to the cries of countless children and began the task of writing a child abuse manual for churches.  Carol under the leadership and direction of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada wrote the first two versions of Plan to Protect.  Carol continues to stay current and leads our research team providing the highest level of experience to the Winning Kids team on abuse prevention.  Carol is our Western Canadian team member.

janec@winningkidsinc.ca

Jane is young at heart, and children love her.  Jane is available for-site training and speaking engagements.  Jane is a valued team member and serves on our Board of Directors.

asmith@winningkidsinc.ca

Amber is passionate about providing churches and charitable organizations with creative and innovative resources to further enhance ministry, outreach, and extra-curricular opportunities to children. With first-hand experience as a Children's Ministries pastor, consultant, and seminar speaker, Amber currently serves the Winning Kids Inc. team as an Account Executive for the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions.

lwhitmore@winningkidsinc.ca

Lillian is passionate about equipping churches and organizations to be safe places—safe not only for children and youth but also safe for the adults who work with them.  

As a specialist in Volunteer Management, Lillian has worked as a consultant and trainer for churches and not-for-profits for over 15 years. She understands the challenges involved in implementing effective abuse prevention strategies and believes that Winning Kids provides the resources and tools to get the job done.  

Winning Kids appreciates the legal counsel provided by Wayne Bernakevitch.

Ken Hall specializes in Church and Charity insurance protection and has provided tremendous support and encouragement to Winning Kids during our launch and during the review process of Plan to Protect.

dhepburn@winningkidsinc.ca

Don Hepburn has 37 years experience with the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, working in various capacities and positions from child protection worker to supervisor to senior manager, until his retirement in May 2007.