MEET OUR TEAM

Coordinators

Katherine Hambleton

National Coordinator

Katherine joined the Wings of Change family in 2017 as a facilitator for the Mississauga Chapter and quickly stepped into the role of National Coordinator.  She has a professional background in the fields of nursing and paramedicine and has been a long standing advocate for first responder mental health.  With the support of the team, Katherine has been able to grow Wings of Change into a thriving national peer support network with more than 25 chapters nation wide.  Katherine is also the Regional Coordinator for Northern Ontario and Western Canada.

Niki Breau-Kavanagh

Regional Coordinator - Eastern Canada and Quebec

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Niki Breau Kavanagh is Wings of Change Peer Support Regional Coordinator for Eastern Canada and Quebec and has been the facilitator for Miramichi meetings since 2017. She strives to spread awareness in creating a stigma free environment for all first responders.

Before joining Wings of Change Peer Support, Niki was a Correctional Officer and front line Crisis Intervention Worker.  She continues to be active in volunteering with organizations/groups pertaining to mental illness/wellness and suicide prevention.

Niki enjoys staying active while enjoying every minute with her children, husband and pets.

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Robin Wright

Regional Coordinator - Southeastern Ontario

Robin is the Southeastern Ontario Regional Coordinator for Wings of Change Peer Support and has been a meeting facilitator in Ottawa since 2017.

Robin has served her community for 19 years as an Advanced Care Paramedic in both Toronto and Ottawa. She joined the Wings of Change family in February of 2017 when she opened the Ottawa chapter location.
Wings of Change has become an integral part of her life and she strives to share the positive benefits of peer support with all front-line professionals who are on their
journey back to wellness.

Bruce Hecker

Regional Coordinator - Central Ontario South

Bruce began his career in paramedicine in 1985 with the Peel-York District Ambulance Service.  For the past 19 years, Bruce has held his A-EMCA while being employed as a communications officer for the provincial air ambulance system.

Bruce is a strong advocate of first responder mental health and serves as a peer support facilitator for Ornge and Wings of Change.

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Chris Piva

Regional Coordinator - Central Ontario North

Chris worked as a Paramedic in Muskoka from 2001-2014 before being diagnosed with PTSD.  Chris began regularly attending WOC meetings as part of his recovery journey, and was welcomed into the role of a facilitator in 2018.  Chris has been facilitating meetings in Barrie, Orillia, Bracebridge and recently Parry Sound. Through Wings of Change, Chris has been able to connect with fellow first responders and Military Members to gather and share resources to facilitate healing
from a life of trauma.