Our Board & Staff
SASHA is governed by a passionate and committed volunteer Board of Directors. The SASHA Board is dedicated to providing consistent and careful direction to ensure that SASHA meets the needs of its clients, and evolves to continue leading best practices for mental health support.
The 4 Roles of the SASHA Board are:
Purpose
Ensuring that SASHA is focused on delivering its Mission and Vision, and reviewing these regularly to ensure that they serve SASHA’s clients and community.
Resources
Approving plans and budgets, and supporting activities to ensure SASHA has the resources needed to fulfil its Mission.
Oversight
Providing governance via strategic planning, policies and procedures, and risk management to ensure financial obligations are well managed, and operations achieve outcomes in an ethically and appropriate manner.
Engagement
Creating connections between SASHA and the greater community to establish understanding and support for SASHA’s Mission and Vision, and to ensure relevancy of SASHA offerings.
President
Lukas Neamtu
Lukas Neamtu is serving as the President on SASHA's Board of Directors. During the day he works for the University of Lethbridge where he coordinates applied study courses and co-operative education work terms. It was actually through working with a number of applied study students who worked at SASHA that he learned what the organization does and how important their work is. Combine that with his belief that good people know good people, and joining the Board of Directors was a very easy decision. He is proud to serve SASHA so that the amazing work and impact can continue.
Vice President
Nicole Benson
Nicole has over five years experience working at SASHA, and is continuing her involvement as Board Vice President. She studied nursing at Lethbridge College, and is currently working as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Acute and Community Care. Nicole joined the SASHA Board of Directors to give back after the amazing experience she gained working for SASHA.
Secretary
Megan Hebert
Megan Hebert was SASHA’s Board President for three years and is now serving as the Secretary. Much of Megan’s youth was spent involved with the Lethbridge YMCA where a love of volunteering and supporting the community was instilled in her. After obtaining Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Management (Human Resources and Labour Relations) from the University of Lethbridge, Megan joined the SASHA Board eager to use her diverse skills to give back. Professionally, Megan is the Coordinator of Career Development at Lethbridge College, where she supports students in achieving their career goals by guiding them in, through, and out of post-secondary education. She is also currently pursuing a Master of Education in Adult Learning and Global Change from the University of British Columbia. Megan is excited for SASHA’s future with a fantastic board and staff team focused on renewed direction and plans.
Treasurer
Patrick Lyster
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Director
Julie Winterburn
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Executive Director
Sherri Koskewich, RN
Sherri has been SASHA’s passionate executive director for more than 20 years. Highly skilled in community mental health and addictions, Sherri develops innovative programs and supportive housing using a holistic approach. Her commitment to setting the stage for successful journeys to wellness includes building strong, action-oriented interdisciplinary teams who put SASHA clients first.
Program Director
Sharon Brown
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Operations/Administrative Assistant
Byron Parker
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