Our Team – CVE Inc.

Your Wellness and Career Management Team

Tim Macmillan
President and CEO

President and CEO - Tim Macmillan

Tim started his career at CVE Inc. in 2000 as an accomplished entrepreneur and results driven business development professional. He has developed his knowledge with respect to disability management and is now recognized as a multi-level executive, consistently delivering results that exceed client expectations. An analytical, detail oriented professional with a solid record of increasing sales revenues, brand awareness/recognition; and strategic business development, Tim joined with his father, Neil Macmillan, to develop excellence in the CVE Inc. rehabilitation, assessment and administrative services divisions. Tim is proud to now lead CVE Inc. team into the future.

Erin Hennessy
Director of Operations

Director of Operations - Erin Hennessy

Erin, a Registered Kinesiologist, began her career as a clinical Kinesiologist developing and implementing Return to Work and Work Hardening Programs and providing exercise programs to private and STD/LTD clients for 4 years. Erin discovered her passion for disability management services when she was given the opportunity to manage an assessment company for two years. Erin joined CVE in 2013 and started as a Quality Assurance Specialist, progressing to Director of Operations. Erin oversees day-to-day operations in all departments and CVE as a whole, establishing procedures, maintaining systems, and completing file reviews/audits, while working to maintain key performance indicators and ensuring high quality customer service. Erin chose to work with CVE because of their small company feel driven by stellar customer service, a team-oriented approach, and an inspiring reputation of success within the community.

Julie Arellano-Silva
Manager of Administrative Services

Manager of Administrative Services - Julie Arellano-Silva

Julie started with CVE Inc. in 2014 and has transitioned from the role as Intake
Coordinator, to Office Administrator and Receptionist, to Supervisor of
Administrative Services including a heavy focus on Accounts Payable/Receivable. Her
many roles have made Julie knowledgeable in many facets of CVE’s protocols,
procedures, and services. With her small team of administrator, her focus continues
to be ensuring not only are all customer needs fulfilled logically and efficiently, but
also that the company as a whole, from the management team to the front-line staff

are also supported.

Dr. Damien Marion DC
Manager of Assessment Services

Manager of Assessment Services - Dr. Damien Marion DC

Dr. Marion is the Manager of Assessment Services with CVE. He completed his Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and continued on to receive his Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2005. He began private practice in 2005 focussing on general practice with a gradual shift to include 3^rd party independent assessments over the past 13 years.

Most recently Dr. Marion took over the responsibilities of managing the Assessment Services Department. His focus has been split to balancing both private practice and management responsibilities.

With respect to his private practice, Dr. Marion places a heavy emphasis on hands on work to help restore functional movement and range of motion with the aim being pain reduction and normalization of normal, pain free movement. This is supplemented with exercise prescription and direction to help patients achieve their goals in a self directed manner and help give them the tools they need to realize their health goals.

Alan MacEachern
Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation and Treatment Services

Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation and Treatment Services - Alan MacEachern

Alan MacEachern graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick in 2000. As a new grad, he was quickly introduced to the importance of the Kinesiology role in workplace injury prevention and rehabilitation working in a large Work Hardening facility in the Fredericton, NB.

Over the course of his career, he has gathered extensive experience implementing, coordinating and managing client-centered programs, while providing Leadership and Management to support clients and staff. Over the past several years, Alan has also been exposed to the recruiter and talent acquisition environment, while supporting the development and growth of the organizations he has worked with.

Alan has joined CVE as a Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation Services where he manages the Vocational Rehabilitation Team in their day-to-day activities and program delivery. Alan values the community-first approach CVE Inc. presents for clients, the dedication we have to our clients and staff, and the positive impact we can have on the lives of others.

Abbi Logan
Manager of Employment Services

Manager of Employment Services - Abbi Logan

Originating from a town of 3000 people in the lowlands of the Scottish Borders, Abbi studied Media Studies at University and after graduation Abbi obtained employment in a commercial placement agency in an Administrative capacity. Within 6 months Abbi became a Recruitment Consultant placing procurement professionals into jobs across Scotland. Abbi enjoyed assisting candidates to be successful and decided to return to University to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Guidance and Vocational Rehabilitation. Following graduation, Abbi moved to Canada where she found employment as an Employment Specialist with an ODSP Service Provider. Abbi has over 15 years of collective experience of assisting people with disabilities to find meaningful employment in the city of Toronto, she joined CVE in 2018 as an Employment Integration Specialist and later contributing as Supervisor of Employment Services for our offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Abbi is very grateful to work with such wonderful colleagues and to have the honor to help so many amazing clients move forward in their careers.

Amra Hasanic
Kinesiologist & Employment Counsellor

Kinesiologist & Employment Counsellor - Amra Hasanic

Amra began working for CVE Inc. as a Kinesiologist/Functional Capacity Evaluator in 2008. In just a few short years she started expanding her skill sets to include completing Physical Demands Analysis, Ergonomic Assessments, Aqua Therapy, Dragon Naturally Speaking Software Training, Computer Training, Monthly Health and Safety Inspections, Employer Ergonomics Training, and Job Coaching. Amra has also developed a few programs for CVE Inc. that are successfully being delivered in both official languages. The latest title acquired is Policy, Procedure and Roster Manager. Amra enjoys the challenge of wearing many hats and working with a wide variety of clients.

Darcie Young
Kinesiologist and Employment Counsellor

Kinesiologist & Employment Counsellor - Darcie Young

BaSc (Hons) in Kinesiology, R.Kin

Darcie Young found her way to movement and exercise therapy by taking a more unconventional path. Raised in Ottawa, Darcie displayed an aptitude for athletics from a young age. She trained as a competitive sprinter with The Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club for 12 years, specializing in the Women’s 100m and 200m Sprinting category.

In 2004 she pursued her passion for the theatre arts, completing an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts-Theatre, from George Brown College in 2008.

With an ingrained passion for athletics and the science of human movement, combined with a love for the arts, Darcie made the decision to return to school to complete her Honours Bachelor of Applied

Anna Smith
Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Anna Smith

Anna S. assumed she’d be a lifelong student, jumping from Computer Science to Psychology. Until she discovered a field that incorporated it all while volunteering in hospital: occupational therapy. Anna first graduated from University of Prince Edward Island with Honours in Psychology, then graduated from Dalhousie with a Master of Occupational Therapy. Anna moved from her home in the Maritimes to work with CVE Inc. as a registered Occupational Therapist in Ontario in Fall 2020. When she’s not at work, Anna enjoys learning French and keeping informed about new technologies. At CVE Inc., she has a particular focus on mental health and helping folks either get back to work or get back to everyday activities. She has continued to work with CVE due to their supportive team, research-based approaches, and flexibility in creating programs which suit clients’ needs.

Denise Bédard
Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Denise Bédard

Erg., OT, BSc. HK, MSc (OT)

Denise knew she wanted to have a career in a health-related profession because she was extremely interested in medicine and desired working in a profession that would enable her to work closely with individuals on a daily basis.

Having grown up with a parent who struggled with both physical and mental health limitations, Denise developed empathy, compassion, and problem-solving skills from a very young age. “Helping others become the best version of themselves while aspiring to become independent is exactly what occupational therapists do and is essentially why I fell in love with the profession”.

Denise graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. She pursued her master’s degree in occupational therapy, also from the University of Ottawa, because it allowed her to complete her studies in French, which is of great importance to her. “Serving clients in both official languages is not only an asset, but also a privilege because you are then able to reach and assist more people who really need the help”.

Denise is a registered member with both the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and “l’Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec” (OEQ). She has over 10 years of experience working with a diverse clientele including acquired brain injury, motor-vehicle accidents, musculoskeletal/orthopedic injuries, military & veterans, mental illness, and post-stroke clients.

Although she is a new employee with CVE Inc., Denise enjoys sharing her knowledge of occupational therapy with her colleagues and appreciates working with such a supportive and dedicated group of individuals, including vocational rehabilitation counselors, employment counselors, employment integration specialists, kinesiologists, and more.

Alexandra (Sandra) Childs
Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist - Alexandra (Sandra) Childs

Alexandra (Sandra) Childs, Physiotherapist

B.P.H.E/BSc. PT

I have been working as a physiotherapist for the last 23 years in various settings and with a wide variety of patient populations. The first 10 years of my career I was focused on treating infants and children with various neurological, musculoskeletal, or developmental challenges. This was followed by 3 years of Community work in which I was treating a variety of ages and diagnosis in the home setting. The last 10 years I have been working in private practice treating patients with various injuries following Motor Vehicle Accidents, Work Accidents, and general orthopedic complaints.

The broad scope of practice and age ranges have provided me with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively guide people through the recovery process and return to work/sport. In addition to competent assessment and treatment, I am a strong believer in educating and empowering clients with accurate information and education to allow them to heal in a supportive environment. My bedside manner and communication is my strongest asset which is crucial in establishing an effective therapeutic relationship. I believe that knowledge is power and when clients have the knowledge they need, it alleviates their fear and allows them to heal.

Karima Djerbib
YESS Project Coordinator

YESS Project - Karima Djerbib

Karima works for CVE and is passionate about the mission of the project she coordinates: Offering youths a job opportunity to build a life! What a great challenge for her. In the professional context, she stands out in several ways, among others by: Her significant experience in the field of training and employability with 6 years of experience as a teacher at Canada SPS. Her adaptability: She has played several roles in her career. In adult education field, negotiation, program management. She also stands out, in its ability to influence individuals to develop and achieve their goals. In addition, she has a great interest and satisfaction in being part of multidisciplinary teams. Among her interests, writing. Writing is an excellent way of communication for her, a great pleasure! Finally she known to dare reach achievements through new projects and objectives. Passion drives all her actions.

Vigi Paramananthan,
SFS Project Coordinator

SFS Project Coordinator - Vigi Paramananthan

Vigi has an educational background in psychology and sexuality studies, as well as a Master’s in Education. She has worked in various career fields but her passion has always been around working with individuals who identify with a disability. Throughout her education and employment journey Vigi volunteered at the Toronto and Ottawa Distress Centre helping callers with emotional challenges. Once completing her Master’s degree, Vigi worked at Carleton University under a pilot project to support students with disability prepare for employment once they graduated. Vigi also worked at Algonquin College as a Learning Strategist for the Centre of Accessible Learning (CAL) to support students with their learning habits and prepare them for success during their education. Vigi joined CVE as a Project Coordinator for the Skills for Success Pilot Project where she reaches out to various organizations for partnerships and spreads the news of the project’s role to supports adults who identifies with a disability find meaningful employment through 3 phase. Vigi is most proud of the safe space and professional work environment provided by CVE Inc. Clients feel safe and comfortable knowing all the staff members uphold professional behaviors and their privacy is respected.

Kassandra Vidal-Tan
Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor

Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor - Kassandra Vidal-Tan

Kassandra has recently joined CVE as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor. With her background in Psychology and Human Resources Management, she is excited to give back to her community and help those who don’t feel seen or heard find meaningful employment. Kassandra has 10 years of customer service experience and 5 years working in human resources, she has also been a Listener on 7 cups of Tea, a free online platform that provides counseling and therapy anonymously, since 2014. She is grateful for companies like CVE that provide individuals from all walks of life with a safe space to explore career opportunities that are suited to their needs and that ultimately contributes to a positive sense of Self

Melodie St-Pierre
Employment Counsellor & Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor

Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor & Employment Counsellor - Melodie St-Pierre

Melodie is a recent graduate from Saint-Paul’s University and the University of Ottawa. Her qualifications include a Master of Theological studies program and an Honours Bachelor’s Degree with Specialization in Psychology. Melodie worked as a full-time counsellor at many different group homes to provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Her experience working with diverse clients with disabilities has caused her to be very resourceful for CVE’s clients. Melodie currently works as an Employment Counsellor for CVE, providing services to her clients in both English and French. She is determined to provide the best employment services while supporting her clients to secure a suitable occupation.

Joseph Puzon
Employment Counsellor

Employment Counsellor - Joseph Puzon

After earning a dual degree in (AB) Psychology and (BSE) Guidance&Counseling, Joseph has worked in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment for over 10 years. He started out in volume hiring and was promoted to corporate and executive level hiring as he acquired the skill sets. In 2012, he was hired by a company in Edmonton that was tasked to recruit skilled foreign workers from all over the world to work for the oil sands in Alberta – facilitating the full recruitment cycle from interviews and visa application to onboarding and integration. As an Employment Counselor at CVE Inc., Joseph is focused on Essential Skills Tutoring and Advanced Job Search for clients. He is happy to be working for a company that provides a safe space for work and promotes a collaborative environment that helps us make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

Derek Roy
Employment Counsellor

Employment Counsellor - Derek Roy

Derek started working in community services in 2019 and has developed a strong passion for. After moving to British Columbia to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree, Derek returned to his hometown of Ottawa so that he can be closer to his family and friends. Having the opportunity to work with job seekers in the community and support them in their employment search is something that Derek finds very rewarding. Whether it is learning about what career path is best for you or setting employment goals, Derek thrives on learning about the unique needs of each client he supports and works to help them achieve their full potential.

Meaghan Bews
Employment Counsellor

Meaghan Bews – Employment Counsellor

Meaghan is excited to come to CVE Inc as an Employment Counsellor with an honours degree in Forensic Psychology from The University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Upon graduating, she developed a focus on supporting vulnerable populations and has experience working in both group homes and with charity for homeless and at-risk youth. A strong advocate for person-first non-judgmental therapeutic language, and a desire to eliminate mental health and physical disability bias, have led Meaghan to incorporate an empathy driven humanistic approach to meet clients’ needs. She has a strong interest in mental health, addictions, disabilities, and the intersectionality between the criminal justice system and psychology. She currently studies the fundamentals of Dialectic Behavioural Therapy and one day wishes to pursue a Masters in forensics with a specialty in offender mental health. Meaghan’s goal at CVE is to empower clients with long-term skills to succeed and to help them gain meaningful employment in an area that fits their unique abilities.

Julia Chernoskutova
Employment Integration Specialist

Employment Integration Specialist - Julia Chernoskutova

Dedicated and result-oriented employment professional, with over 15 years of combined experience in career and employment counseling /coaching and job Development, with a Diploma in Career and Work Counseling, and University Certificate in Human Resources. Over the years Julia had a proven track record of developing personalized professional action plans for job seekers, developing professional job search documents and empowering clients from all socioeconomic backgrounds to find solutions and reach potential. Julia takes pride in providing professional, compassionate, and personal services to all CVE clients and employers at all times.

Laura Ciampa
Employment Integration Specialist

Employment Integration Specialist - Laura Ciampa

Laura is a skilled and compassionate professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Certificate in Community Rehabilitation Services. With several years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, Laura has developed a strong passion for helping her clients achieve their goals. Throughout her career, Laura has worked in vocational rehabilitation, case management, and employment services, providing her with a diverse range of skills and experience. She has a deep understanding of the challenges that individuals with disabilities face and is committed to providing them with the support and guidance they need to succeed. Laura is dedicated and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of her clients. She is passionate about helping individuals with disabilities achieve their goals and is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that they receive the support and services they need to succeed. Laura is grateful to work with CVE, an organization that is committed to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their full potential.

Abinaya Uthayakumar
Employment Integration Specialist

Abinaya Uthayakumar

With a background in Police Foundations and Social Sciences, Abinaya has worked in the security industry for more than 5 years. She worked in a Federal government building across Ottawa to ensure safety and access control to government workers and then went on to work with the Indigenous population for the Coronavirus isolation hubs to ensure guests were following covid protocols. As well as working at the Queensway Carleton Hospital and working with patients that have mental and physical health problems. Following this she became an esthetician and worked in the beauty industry for over 3 years. She is certified in eyelash extension, lash lifts, brow lamination, threading, facials and body waxing/sugaring for. Abinaya joined CVE as an Employee Integration Specialist where she manages clients with disabilities integrates them back into the job market and assists them on their career journey. Abinaya is most proud of the endless opportunities CVE Inc. presents for clients, our dedication to our clients and the positive impact we can have on the lives of others.

Sherri Stelmack
YESS Project Employment Integration Specialist

Sherri Stelmack – YESS Project Employment Integration Specialist

Sherri graduated with a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Waterloo. She also has a Certificate in Human Resource Management from HRPA. She is a Subject Matter Expert in content creation for accessible media with 8 + years in instructional design, employment counselling and workshop facilitation for a diverse range of clients. Sherri joined the YESS program at CVE Inc. as an Employment Integration Specialist as a pre- employment counselor and life skills workshop facilitator.

Raksha Patel
Accounting Clerk

Raksha Patel – Accounting Clerk

Raksha is passionate about numbers, accounting, and bookkeeping. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mumbai University (India) and has more than 6 years of experience in accounting, management, and financial reporting. Raksha joined CVE inc as Accounting Clerk in May 2023. Raksha is very excited for this opportunity and looking forward to growing with the company. In her spare time, she likes cooking and spending time outdoors with her two kids.

Micheline Leger
Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant - Micheline Leger

Micheline joined the CVE team in March 2022. She has passion and the need to always help others. She has worked most of her career in the health care sector. She worked as a Personal Support Worker for over 15 years in a long term care facility and home care as well. At the age of 40 she went back to college and obtained a diploma as a Medical Office Administrator. Micheline is very excited and appreciative about CVE giving her the opportunity to help others once again as their Administrative Assistant. To witness and participate in the dedication and compassion in changing someone’s life in such a positive way has been very rewarding and she looks forward to the future at CVE.

Holly Johnston
Receptionist

Receptionist- Holly Johnston

Hi ! Welcome to CVE. Holly believes that the receptionist is the gatekeeper to providing excellent first impressions. Customer service has been the core of her career combined with seasoned office skills has segued to support CVE Inc.

With an extensive background spanning over 12 years working for an anchor store (Hudson’s Bay Company) has taught her the importance of businesses providing value to the client. CVE specializes in this service excellence based on needs of the disability community and Holly is happy to be part of supporting this.

Monday	8:30 a.m.–5:00p.m.
Tuesday	8:30 a.m.–5:00p.m.
Wednesday	8:30 a.m.–5:00p.m.
Thursday	8:30 a.m.–5:00p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m.–5:00p.m.
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Your Wellness and Career Management Team

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