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Board of Directors
Steven Mariasine
Treasurer
Steven is a chartered professional accountant with over 15 years of working experience. He has worked as an accountant with diverse clients in various industries including real estate, manufacturing, sports, and entertainment. Currently, Steven works as a financial controller at an engineering consulting firm in Ottawa.
Steven is a graduate of the John Molson School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce and Graduate Diploma in accounting.
When he’s not balancing debits and credits, Steven can be found spending time with his wife Jennifer and his two children, including a son with autism spectrum disorder.
Steven is a chartered professional accountant with over 15 years of working experience. He has worked as an accountant with diverse clients in various industries including real estate, manufacturing, sports, and entertainment. Currently, Steven works as a financial controller at an engineering consulting firm in Ottawa.
Steven is a graduate of the John Molson School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce and Graduate Diploma in accounting.
When he’s not balancing debits and credits, Steven can be found spending time with his wife Jennifer and his two children, including a son with autism spectrum disorder.
Heather Wyatt
Secretary
Heather is an experienced educator with over 40 years in the field of education. She has extensive experience working with children with various learning, behavioural, and social-emotional needs. Heather has taught elementary school in Calgary and Ottawa and is presently the principal of Edelweiss Private Academy.
Heather received her B.A. in psychology and English from Carleton University and her B.Ed. from Queen’s University. She also holds specialist certificates in primary education and special education from Ottawa University. She has experience teaching grades JK to Grade 6, in a variety of subjects, including special education, core French, vocal music, and English as a second language.
Heather has been a member of the Board of Directors since TIPES began.
Heather is an experienced educator with over 40 years in the field of education. She has extensive experience working with children with various learning, behavioural, and social-emotional needs. Heather has taught elementary school in Calgary and Ottawa and is presently the principal of Edelweiss Private Academy.
Heather received her B.A. in psychology and English from Carleton University and her B.Ed. from Queen’s University. She also holds specialist certificates in primary education and special education from Ottawa University. She has experience teaching grades JK to Grade 6, in a variety of subjects, including special education, core French, vocal music, and English as a second language.
Heather has been a member of the Board of Directors since TIPES began.
Gaye E. Moffett
Director at Large
Gaye received her Bachelor of Science in nursing and a Master of Education in administration from the University of Ottawa.
She founded GEM Health Care Services in 1994 in Ottawa and expanded into the GTA in 2009. GEM specializes in all types of private health care services like private duty nursing, home care services, personal and home support services, institutional supplemental staffing, and health and wellness services, like annual flu shot and mask fit test clinics. GEM received an ISO 9001 Certificate of Registration for Quality Management System in 2012.
Gaye volunteers in the community by being a Rotarian, the co-chair of the Employer Council of Champions of Hire Immigrants of Ottawa, a member of the executive committee of the Home Care Ontario board of directors, president of the Ottawa Bach Choir’s board of directors, a board member of TIPES, and by singing in the tenor section of her church choir.
Gaye received her Bachelor of Science in nursing and a Master of Education in administration from the University of Ottawa.
She founded GEM Health Care Services in 1994 in Ottawa and expanded into the GTA in 2009. GEM specializes in all types of private health care services like private duty nursing, home care services, personal and home support services, institutional supplemental staffing, and health and wellness services, like annual flu shot and mask fit test clinics. GEM received an ISO 9001 Certificate of Registration for Quality Management System in 2012.
Gaye volunteers in the community by being a Rotarian, the co-chair of the Employer Council of Champions of Hire Immigrants of Ottawa, a member of the executive committee of the Home Care Ontario board of directors, president of the Ottawa Bach Choir’s board of directors, a board member of TIPES, and by singing in the tenor section of her church choir.
TIPES Team
Jennifer Wyatt
CEO & Co-Founder, BCBA
As TIPES’ executive director and co-founder, Jennifer takes a lead role in community relations and corporate sponsorship development. She also specializes in assessing individuals with autism and additional exceptionalities, as well as developing individualized programming.
Jennifer received an honours degree in human kinetics from the University of Ottawa, focusing on neuroscience and rehabilitation, with a minor in psychology. She also received a master’s degree in psychology and counseling from Yorkville University. She has completed post-graduate work in Applied Behavior Analysis at Pennsylvania State University and Nova Southeastern University. Jennifer was supervised by Cherish Twigg, BCBA, of Establishing Operations and works closely with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jeff Sherman.
Jennifer’s charitable work within the Ottawa community has been recognized in the form of multiple awards and nominations. In 2010 and 2011, she was a finalist for the Citizen of the Year and the Community Support/Non-Profit Organization Business Choice Awards. In 2012, she was awarded the number one spot in the Top 25 People in the Capital issue of Ottawa Life Magazine. In 2018, she was recognized by the Rotary Club of West Ottawa for outstanding service to families and communities. In 2019, she was nominated for a Canadian Enablement Award which celebrates individuals who strive to innovate and advance the Canadian social services sector.
As TIPES’ executive director and co-founder, Jennifer takes a lead role in community relations and corporate sponsorship development. She also specializes in assessing individuals with autism and additional exceptionalities, as well as developing individualized programming.
Jennifer received an honours degree in human kinetics from the University of Ottawa, focusing on neuroscience and rehabilitation, with a minor in psychology. She also received a master’s degree in psychology and counseling from Yorkville University. She has completed post-graduate work in Applied Behavior Analysis at Pennsylvania State University and Nova Southeastern University. Jennifer was supervised by Cherish Twigg, BCBA, of Establishing Operations and works closely with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jeff Sherman.
Jennifer’s charitable work within the Ottawa community has been recognized in the form of multiple awards and nominations. In 2010 and 2011, she was a finalist for the Citizen of the Year and the Community Support/Non-Profit Organization Business Choice Awards. In 2012, she was awarded the number one spot in the Top 25 People in the Capital issue of Ottawa Life Magazine. In 2018, she was recognized by the Rotary Club of West Ottawa for outstanding service to families and communities. In 2019, she was nominated for a Canadian Enablement Award which celebrates individuals who strive to innovate and advance the Canadian social services sector.
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