Meet the Leadership Team
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Tara
Schneider-Pichette
Executive Director
Tara, a seasoned professional in nonprofit organizations, specializes in addiction, mental health, and domestic violence support. With a Diploma in Addiction/Community Service Work and certifications as a Recovery Coach, she has driven impactful initiatives, including introducing recovery coaches to schools. Tara's personal journey fuels her compassionate aid, utilizing the "Brain Story" framework to guide individuals toward healing and transformation.
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Ryan Oscar
Director of Operations & Education
Ryan is a resilient advocate for addiction recovery, and serves as the host of our podcast, "From Darkness to Life." His journey commenced with a cross-Canada bicycle expedition in 2015, which propelled him into the realm of addiction counseling and support programs. Co-founding OCJ in 2020, he directs his efforts towards recovery coaching and advocacy. Through his work, Ryan underscores the importance of proactive resilience in reshaping life trajectories, epitomizing the transformative potential of recovery.
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Carla
Spampinato
Business Manager
Carla brings an expertise in finance and policy review to the organization. With a background in mental health programming and local government, she has valuable experience in policy navigation and grant funding. Carla’s current role allows her to foster collaboration and strengthen community relations, driven by her passion for addiction recovery and her dedication to supporting OCJ’s mission.
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Alana
Wolframe
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Alana is a dynamic professional with a rich background spanning Design, Marketing, and Administration. Currently serving as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator at OCJ in Calgary, AB, Alana excels in driving social media engagement, developing creative content strategies, and innovating alternative revenue streams to execute engaging programs.
