Jordan works as the Executive Director for Westminster House Society. She brings her knowledge, compassion, and lived experience to the role. Jordan has 7 years experience working in the non-profit sector. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Child and Youth Care from Douglas College and is currently working toward a Non-profit Management Certificate at Simon Fraser University. Jordan’s education and work history lend her a unique set of skills that serve her well in her leadership of the organization. She is involved in the day to day operations at Westminster House and the development of its big picture strategic objectives. She is passionate about recovery, women’s health, and fostering positive female development in Westminster House clients. Jordan’s experience, dedication, and commitment to recovery play an integral part in the delivery of our programs. Her competence and strong work ethic instill trust in our women served, community partners, board of directors, and other Westminster House stakeholders.

Dr. Dennis Wardman completed Medical School at the University of Alberta and Specialty training at the University of Calgary in Community Medicine with a Special Interest in Addiction Medicine. He is a Fellow in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. He is presently employed with the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch in Saskatchewan as Medical Health Officer. Dr. Wardman also works at various Addiction Medicine clinics in the Greater Vancouver area.

Westminster House onsite Certified Accredited Pharmacy manager is supported by the team at Westminster House. Westminster House provides MAT, OAT, and ORT for medication stabilization for people who use substances.

Sandra is a Program Director at Westminster House, bringing her experience as an Early Childhood Educator to support mothers in recovery from addiction navigate the challenges of parenting , shared, custody, and working with the Ministry Child and Family Services.  Sandra is a certified counsellor with CACCF receiving her Addiction Counselling Skills Certificate from VCC in addition to many years of education in psychology, wellness, and fine arts.  Sandra works with our adult clients using her experience with narrative and gestalt therapies as well as teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training.  Sandra is passionate about continuing her education into best practices for addiction treatment and ongoing recovery and is a vocal advocate for aftercare to ensure her clients have the best possible outcomes.

Kaya is a case manager in the adult primary program at Westminster House. Kaya received her certificate for Addiction Counseling Associate through Wilfird Laurier University and is a member of the Canadian Addiction Counselors Certification Federation. She is currently working towards being a certified counselor through the CACCF. In her role as a case manager, Kaya facilitates group therapy sessions on different specialized topics and works closely with her clients on stabilization, building self-worth, cultivating healthy relationships and discovering what they want out of life. Kaya uses her personal experience in recovery to encourage her clients to take accountability and autonomy for themselves. She is a strong advocate for showing what is possible, as she herself found recovery in the New Westminster recovery community.

Tara is the Admissions and Medical Coordinator for Westminster House. She also serves as the Client Care Supervisor. She has been working at Westminster House since 2018, first starting out as Food Services Coordinator. To complement this experience, Tara earned her Addictions Certificate from Wilfred Laurier University in February of 2024. She has continued to further her education while working at WHS, earning her Nursing and Addiction Care & Treatment certificates from the UBC Faculty of Medicine. She’s also upgraded in subjects like psychopharmacology, youth mental health, and the Provincial Opiate Support Treatment Program. Tara is an integral part of the WHS team, supporting both clients and staff to succeed in their everyday tasks. She finds great fulfillment in connecting with the clients and seeing the transformation they experience day by day while in her care.

Lisa is a proud Indigenous woman walking the red road in her recovery from addiction. She brings diverse professional experiences of leadership within health care settings, non-profit organizations and legal firms locally and nationwide. Lisa’s lived experience as a woman in recovery is beneficial both to Westminster House and the clients she serves in a significant and beneficial way. She has participated in several educational opportunities and brings various skills and knowledge. Lisa believes that cultural sensitivity and safety are paramount within our healing spaces and that a trauma informed approach is at the core of effectively building transparent, respectful and meaningful relationships with dignity. Lisa is actively engaged in and continues to learn more about Indigenous culture through spending time with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, connecting to nature, attending ceremonies and maintaining her relationship with Creator. She is also a matriarch in her community and is passionate about providing safe spaces of learning and growth. It is of importance to Lisa to contribute and be of service to varied communities! She enjoys witnessing others succeed in their recovery journey and in life, and it brings her joy to see the sparkle in people’s eyes when they feel seen, heard and valued!

With over two decades of experience in the food service and hospitality industry, Jillian brings a wealth of knowledge across diverse roles and settings, including primary, transitional, and long-term living environments. Drawing on personal lived experience as a program graduate, she is deeply committed to creating meals that nourish both body and soul. Jillian holds an Addictions Certificate from Wilfrid Laurier University and am currently pursuing a Business Management Certificate at Simon Fraser University. Her passion lies in crafting wholesome, home-cooked recipes with diverse flavor and nutritional profiles, designed to support healing and well-being.

Carmelo has worked for Westminster House for over two years and managed and cares for all facilities, from shoving snow to fixing minor repairs to managing big renovations. Carmelo is an all round detail-oriented handyman with a passion for solving problems. He is incredibly well-organized, with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, he keeps our buildings up to the highest of standards both inside and out.

Brooklyn works as the Medical Coordinator and Accounts Payable Clerk for Westminster House. Brooklyn brings her attention to detail and organization into her work. Brooklyn can also be seen working in Client Care as she wears many hats and has many talents throughout Westminster House, working with clients is one of them. Brooklyn has a caring heart and provides support to the clients and facilitates their medical needs.