Team Leader, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, MCFD Kathleen moved to Whistler in 1991 and quickly became a passionate advocate for her community. She was instrumental in developing the Critical Incident Stress Management program for the Blackcomb Ski Patrol. She also worked with Communities That Care in developing research-based prevention processes that specifically engage the community in promoting the positive development of young people and their families. Kathleen has excellent communication skills in direct service delivery and leadership. Her volunteer work and clinical expertise includes providing consultation for initiatives in social policy, continual assessment and outreach. She has worked alongside Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in educational and private sector organizations, including over 19 years as a regional leader with the BC Provincial government in Child and Youth Mental Health. Kathleen has lived in the Whistler area for over 30 years and is a firm believer in the strength of collaboration and teamwork. She carries with her a diverse range of life and career experiences having attended high school in such unique places as Cork, Ireland, and Jerusalem, Israel. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in International Development Studies & Political Science (Dalhousie University, 1991), and a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology (University of British Columbia, 2005). She is delighted to be part of such a dynamic group of colleagues as the Whistler 360 Health Collaborative.