Betty Edel - Co-Director

Betty has been involved with the Community Education Development Association in various capacities for the past 22 years. Prior to her employment at CEDA she worked at Hope Centre Health Care for 5 years in the capacity of social worker.  Betty resides in the north end of Winnipeg with her husband and mother. She has 2 children and 5 grandchildren.

Betty attained her social work degree from the University of Manitoba in the mid 80’s. She has spent her entire volunteer and employment working on social justice issues that impact residents of the inner city.

Betty was one of the founding members of the North End Housing Project as well as the North End Community Renewal Corporation. Betty has sat on the Board of Directors of SPLASH Childcare run out of Strathcona School as well as Andrews Street Family Centre.

Betty is currently on the Board of Directors of Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre. She enjoys her work because it is an opportunity to meet new people, share ideas and work together for change.

Currently Betty is managing the Community Development/ Community Economic Development program being sponsored by CEDA.  

Tom Simms - Co-Director

Muriel Lamy - Administrative Support

Muriel has worked for CEDA and NECRC for 6 1/2 years. She was hired as Administrative Assistant for CEDA at a time when they were in transition of sharing office space with North End Community Renewal Corporation at CEDA's current location. As both organizations grew, her responsibilities also grew. 

Muriel is responsible for most of the accounting for both organizations along with payrolls, accounts receivable, accounts payable, directing all incoming calls, and everything else that is needed.  She has lived all her life in the North End and really enjoys working at CEDA and working with all the people that do come in and out of the office. 

Connie Pattie - Community Development Coordinator

Connie has been with C.E.D.A. since October, 2004.  She is the Community Development Coordinator for the Urban Aboriginal Education Coalition. since June 2005. 

Prior to that she worked as a community development worker intern at the Urban Aboriginal Education Coalition from October, 2004 to June, 2005.  She is currently attending Red River College part-time  in the Community Development and Community Economic Development program. 

Connie is Aboriginal, a  parent of a 10-year-old son and has resided in the North End community for over 12 years.  She currently lives in  the St. John’s Neighbourhood.  She is educated in the fields of community development, management, child & youth Care, human resources, counseling, and employment & training.  She has done a lot of work in the inner city of Winnipeg . Connie has been employed in many areas such as project development, advocacy, counseling, youth programs , women’s programs, youth justice, school programs and with the homeless.  She is passionate about empowerment of individuals and communities particularly Aboriginal people.

Robert De Coste - Centennial Community Coordinator

Robert has lived in the Centennial for most of his life. In his professional career Robert has been a Social Worker for 30 years as either a paid employee or as a volunteer. Robert served as a founding member of Rossbrook House inc. and has worked at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Family Violence Program.  His most recent employment prior to working for C.E.D.A was as the Coordinator of the Men’s Healing Program at the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre. In 1991 Robert completed his studies and obtained hi Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Manitoba.

In the Centennial project Robert and the community are working on a number of initiatives and projects. One of these initiatives is the implementation of their 5 year housing plan. The Housing Committee is over seeing and guiding this implementation. Working alongside the community and various committees, Robert also works to support the development of other initiatives pertaining to Safety, Education, Employment, and creating a better relationship with the Winnipeg Police services. 

Ronda Garrioch - Community Development Coordinator

Ronda grew up in the North End neighborhood and attended some of the many schools in the community. She has two children, Rosa who is 16 years old, Joey age 6, and her niece Stephini who is 14 years old. 

Sally B. Wai - Community Development Worker, Centennial Park

Sally is a Sierra Leonean refugee from West Africa. She completed her secondary education St. Joseph’s Convent, proceeding on to the National School of Nursing after High School where she attained a State Enrolled Nursing Diploma (SEN). Sally worked for the Sierra Leone Government and worked in various capacities in various locations.  In 1975, she joined her husband in England, where she worked as a nurse.

In later years, Sally worked served as the Associate Dean of Student Services at Cuttington University College. Throughout her career, she has gained a vast array of experience as both an advocate and community activist / organizer for children, youth, women and families. Currently, Sally is enrolled at the Inner City Social Work program at the University of Manitoba pursuing a degree in social work.   

Roxane Kopitonchuk - Youth Opportunity Program Coordinator

Roxane has worked for C.E.D.A. since August 2003 and is the Youth Opportunity Program Coordinator working out of St. John’s High School. She has five years experience in community development and recently graduated from the Community Development / Economic Development Program at Red River College. Roxanne is currently Co-Chair of the Burrows Central Resident’s Council, board member of North End Community Renewal Corporation (NECRC) and is a speaker for United Way. She lives and works in the North-End.  

Spring Squires

Alan Wise

Allan Wise, B.A. Politics U. of Winnipeg ; M.A. International Relations U. of Manitoba . Taught Politics at U. of Manitoba and has worked in Newcomer Settlement for many years. Coaches Youth Soccer (Boys). Has been with CEDA since 12 March 2007 as West Alexander Community Development Coordinator.

Sandra Guiboche

Sandra has been working for CEDA in the Centennial Community for just under a year. She is currently in her 3 rd year of obtaining her Bachelor of Social Work Degree at the William Norrie Campus on Selkirk Ave. She is the proud mother of her two daughters, Sky and Raven and her partner Brien who provide tremendous support and understanding when duty calls. Sandra believes in building community capacity at a grass roots level. Community Development is her passion and there is no other place she would rather be working.

Cassandra Buchan

Cassandra is a recent addition to the CEDA family. She is the program support worker for the CD/CED Training Intermediary. Cassandra has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Justice & Law Enforcement as well as an Honours Bachelor of Social Work degree.  She is passionate about social justice issues and enjoys spending time with her dog Snickers!

Beth Fernandes - Community Development Worker, West Alexander Area  

Beth is a Community Development Worker in the West Alexander Area.  She is also a resident of the inner city area, which has provided her with additional insight to her new Career.  Beth's educational background includes a Social Work Diploma, complemented with years of experience working with diverse groups of people.  Learning, changing and growing is part of her everyday life while sharing this development journey with the community of West Alexander. 

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