Our Team

Helen McPhaden

Executive Director

Stardale Women’s Group is led by Helen McPhaden, who is the Executive Director. Prior to being a founding member of the grassroots organization, Helen had been working within the Indigenous community. Helen worked with girls to become models and hostesses. Helen in the recipient of multiple community and research awards including the JLC Partnership Service Award 2017-2018 from the Junior League of Calgary as well as the 2014 ECOS Award (Event for Communities of Sustainability). She is truly the glue that holds Stardale together and is at the helm of all of our incredible projects an initiatives.

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  • Elder Wanda First Rider

    ELDER

    Coming soon!

  • Michaela Tomic

    COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

    Using our Stardale platforms to voice the girls stories and unique perspectives is the most important part of my job here at Stardale. I’m so proud to participate in an organization that amplifies young Indigenous voices and sets them on a solid path for their future. My main role is to manage all of our communications channels including email, website, social media and more. You’ll also find me behind the camera at Stardale events capturing snapshots of the girls activities.

  • Tessa Johnston

    YOUTH COORDINATOR

    Throughout my years of working with youth in both residential treatment and in group care, one word comes to mind overall; resilience. Sometimes we all need that extra reliable care, understanding, support, and guidance; especially while trying to navigate through different barriers or simply different bumps along the road of growing up. Seeing the youths abilities to work through these challenges while recognizing that they to have a voice, as well, the capability to pave their own paths in a positive way is an incredible honour and why I do what I do.

  • Kelsey Hager

    YOUTH WORKER

    Hello! My name is Kelsey Hager. I have an Honours Bachelors in Psychology with experience with children and adults with disabilities. Being a woman is an experience that I cherish like no other, and having a strong female role model is essential in girlhood, and I strive to make that difference for the girls at Stardale!

  • Kendra Wesley

    CASUAL YOUTH WORKER

    My name is Kendra Wesley and I have worn many hats with Stardale in the past 3 years. Currently I am a casual youth worker and I love being a part of an organization that provides the youth with the means to be confident and rooted in their culture. I enjoy building relationships that support the girls on their journey.

  • Cheri Clarance

    CASUAL YOUTH WORKER

    I really enjoy working with youth, I have experience in many different rolls from group homes to being a youth worker at an alternative school to running a program for youth engagement in a small rural town where actives and opportunities are limited. What I like the most is building relationships over time and fostering confidence through experiences with support.

  • Stephanie Shaver

    TUTOR

    I am an avid math and science tutor who has been working with the girls since the pandemic lockdown in 2020 to provide educational support where needed. The highlight of my work with the Stardale girls is seeing them realize how smart they are and the possibilities that are in store for their futures. Seeing them go on to support each other and their siblings in their studies is the greatest reward there is.

Interested in joining the Stardale team?

Contact us today for information on available positions or visit our “Work With Us” page for current postings.

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