TEAM WORK

About Lee

In her current role as Executive Director, Lee Hinton provides strategic leadership to develop, operationalize, and measure success of the Prevention Institute’s Strategic Plan, Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, and Communication Plan. Lee strives to maintain an organization that provides high quality services and responds to community wants/needs, has strong networks both provincially and nationally, and is in a position to create strategic partnerships. Internally, Lee’s focus is on leadership development for all staff, creating opportunities for strategic learning, and creating a safe, equitable, and inclusive workspace.

Education and Training

Lee obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo, holds a Post Graduate Degree in Art Therapy from the University of Western Ontario, and a Masters of Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University.

Lee is a member of Zero to Three’s Academy of Fellows.

Professional Interests

About Megan

Megan has been with the Prevention Institute since 2003. Megan provides guidance and leadership around ensuring that the work of the Prevention Institute is evidence-based and evaluated, in order to help program coordinators meet the needs of the intended audience and accomplish the goals identified. During her time at the Prevention Institute, Megan has also worked on developing a resource kit on ‘attachment’, the bond that children form with those they depend on for care.

Education and Training

Megan obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Saskatchewan, has a Diploma in Women’s Studies from Simon Fraser University, and an M.A. in Developmental Psychology from the University of British Columbia.

Professional Interests

About Laura

Laura’s role at the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is to provide guidance and support to assigned program areas. Through her several years of practice as a neonatal nurse in Lebanon, Laura developed a passion for improving children’s health. Her work experience and educational knowledge drives her enthusiasm for employing multisectoral primary prevention methods towards creating large-scale advancements in childhood health outcomes. In her position, she aims to utilize her skillset and knowledge towards supporting the Institute’s mission.

Education

About Jody

Jody’s role is to provide support and leadership to program coordinators to help ensure that goals are met in an efficient, high quality, and research-based manner. Jody is also a member of the Research and Evaluation Team. As such, Jody performs research activities (e.g., literature reviews, environmental scans, needs assessments), conducts evaluations of existing resources, and provides recommendations for future research areas.

Education and Training

Related Experience

About Donna

Donna has been with the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute since 2007. She is the friendly face you see when you first enter the building and the kind voice you hear when calling.

Donna provides administrative support to all staff, including the organization of conference and workshop registrations. Her other focus is accounts payable and receivable and assisting the Accountant.

Education and Training

Donna holds a secretarial diploma, and has worked in this role for a number of years. She also has 20 years of cataloguing experience within a public library system.

About Ryan

Ryan’s role is to maintain and update the Prevention Institute's website. He creates banners, uploads blogs and other deliverables needed to make the overall aesthetic of the website. As a graphic designer and website developer, he understands the principles of designing and coding.

Ryan completed a Computer System Design and Programming course from the Philippines and is continually researching and learning new trends on website development. Most of his design and web development skills are self-taught. If given an opportunity, Ryan would further his education because he believes that learning should never stop and nothing can stop you if you have determination.

Ryan is married to his wife Shao and focuses on being a great dad to his son Gabe. He is a basketball guru in his dreams and loves music.

About Bobb

Bobb joins SPI as the Graphic Design & Communications Coordinator, supporting the Institute's programs and core activities. Bobb earned his diploma in Graphic Design/New Media Production in 2011 and has over 15 years of experience in branding, design, and communications. Bobb is passionate about crafting engaging and effective brand messaging. His diverse roles have included Graphic Arts Instructor, Community Engagement Coordinator, Web & Marketing Coordinator, and Co-Facilitator for programs aimed at supporting youth on the spectrum.

About Uchenna

Uchenna Moneke joins the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute as Executive Assistant, bringing a strong background in exceptional organizational and strategic skills to support executive leadership. Beyond administrative excellence, she is an author, project manager, and researcher, passionate about creating impactful content and delivering evidence-based insights. Her work combines strategic thinking, attention to detail, and creativity in driving results across diverse programs and projects.

Uche’s role, among others, is to provide administrative support to the Executive Director, members of the corporation, the board of directors, corporate committees, program coordinators, and the Institute as a whole. She has several degrees and certifications in administration and project management.

About Tanvir

Tanvir will be working as the Research Coordinator under the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) program. Tanvir will conduct research activities and compile evidence-based information to ensure different FASD program’s resources contain up to date and appropriate information for target audiences. Over the years of practical experience with different marginalized populations, Tanvir has gained knowledge of preventive practices, behavioral dynamics, as well as other determinants of health and development among underserved groups and gathered expertise in research and evaluation processes which are invaluable to the Research Coordinator position at the Institute.

Before joining in the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, Tanvir worked at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan, and focused on sustainable development of underserved groups and the exploration of different mechanisms to include them systematically in the sustainability initiatives of municipalities. Tanvir also has extensive experience working with global organizations (e.g. Save the Children, Care) to address harm reduction, health promotion, preventive practices, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and issues relating to community empowerment amongst women and children in vulnerable settings. Tanvir also has experience in Bangladesh, and later in Canada, helping achieve nutrition security among disadvantaged families, and with various community organizations that provided social, economic, and health development support for new immigrants and government-supported refugees.”

Education

About Beth

Beth transitioned to the Child Injury Prevention Program Coordinator position in June 2024, having previously worked in the role of SK HIV Collaborative Project Assistant for almost five years at SPI. She has a background working in higher education as an academic writer and research associate, but her true passion lies with non-profit organizations. Beth brings a decade of non-profit experience with a focus on interdisciplinary teams, addressing the social determinants of health, harm reduction, and fostering community development through a lens of reconciliation and decolonization.

Beth is passionate about providing evidence-based, trauma-informed education and is excited to apply her creativity, compassion, and knowledge to the field of child injury prevention.

Education

About Chinonso

Chinonso serves as the Sexually Transmitted Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Project Assistant. Her role is to support the coordination of provincial STBBI information, build capacity for healthcare providers to facilitate provincial STBBI priorities, and enhance resources to aid the prevention and management of STBBIs in the province. She brings over a decade of experience in project delivery, strategic planning, program coordination, and policy development. Chinonso is passionate about child and youth programs and has actively collaborated with vulnerable communities. She has also led child and youth outreach programs in Nigeria.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and furthered her skills in Project Management and Program Coordination by obtaining Postgraduate Certificates in Project Management and Business Management, from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She is committed to advancing health equity through evidence-based, collaborative initiatives and community well-being.

She is enthusiastic about partnering with healthcare professionals, educators, and service providers to enhance STBBI initiatives.

Education

About Jackie

Jackie Eaton is the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) Training and Education Coordinator for the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute. She received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan. Jackie is responsible for resource development and organizing trainings, presentations, and workshops to support the work of CAPC Projects throughout Saskatchewan. Being the mother of three children, along with experience in the field of education, fuels Jackie's passion for supporting parenting education.

Education and Training

Presentations Provided

About Abbey

Abbey is excited to serve as the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Coordinator at the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute. With an undergraduate degree in psychology and experience in youth outreach, harm reduction, and safer sex education, she is passionate about making evidence-based knowledge accessible. Her previous work includes providing gender-affirming supplies and education to Indigenous youth, ensuring that under served communities have access to the resources they need to make informed decisions about their health.

Abbey is eager to connect and collaborate with educators, healthcare professionals, and service providers to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes in Saskatchewan. Working through the lenses of reconciliation and harm reduction, she is passionate about making evidence-based primary prevention knowledge accessible to all, supporting the program's goals of enhancing pregnancy outcomes through informed choices and healthier decisions.

Education

About Sue

Sue joined the Prevention Institute in July 2022 as a Program Manager and is now a Research and Evaluation Specialist for the Institute. She provides support to help ensure that the work of the Institute is research-based to help program coordinators meet the needs of their intended audiences. Sue performs research activities including literature reviews, environmental scans, needs assessments, and evaluations of existing Institute resources. Previously, she worked as a researcher for the Saskatchewan Alliance for Youth and Community Well-being and also led their Knowledge to Action work. Sue is passionate about developmental psychology and helping connect service providers with current research.

Education and Training

Sue received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland and her Masters and Doctorate in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University. She completed her postdoctoral work at The Center for Child Development and Educational Research at Florida International University.

About Connie

As the Provincial Coordinator for the Nobody's Perfect Parent Program, Connie Herman is passionate about supporting parents, families, and communities. Based out of the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, Connie provides training, resource development, and support to service providers who work with parents and families. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts and Social Work, and is a trained facilitator in numerous programs and frameworks, including Nobody’s Perfect, Self-Reg, Parent Coaching, Positive Discipline, Kids Have Stress Too, and Healthy Start. As a mom to two children, Connie recognizes that parenting is one of the most rewarding, most important, and also the most challenging jobs there is.

Education and Training

About Jason

Jason is the Child Traffic Safety Program Coordinator at the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, and his mission is to provide Saskatchewanians and others with the skills and knowledge to safely transport children through education, hands-on-training, and events.

Jason has completed his Child Passenger Safety Technician- Instructor (CPST-I) training and Safe Travel for all Children (STAC) training and is also a member of the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC). He has been a car seat technician since 2017.

Jason has formal training in Health, Safety, and Environmental Studies through NAIT, teaching experience through his time educating people in Taiwan for over 12 years and worked in various positions in the insurance industry before starting at the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute. He has been an active volunteer fire fighter and rescue member in his hometown of Rosthern for over ten years, where he has prior experience with child car seat installations. Jason is married with two children, has three cats and a dog, enjoys watching and participating in sports, and loves a good cup of coffee.

Education and Training

About Nicole

As the Youth FASD Prevention Program Coordinator, Nicole’s role at the Prevention Institute is to provide trainings, education, and activities to increase awareness and knowledge around FASD and build capacity of communities, service providers, adult allies, and youth to address alcohol-related harms and issues that youth face.

Nicole is passionate about upstream prevention and trying to help people, specifically youth, to build resilience to help prevent harm before it occurs. In this position, she hopes to empower youth to make life decisions that positively impact their health and well-being, increase their quality of life, and become leaders of the future.

Education