Debra Gassewitz
At the helm of SIRC for over 25 years, Debra (she, her) has steered the organization and transformed offerings for stakeholder relevance and impact. She continues playing a vital role in federal, provincial and territorial workgroups, and serves on the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Sport Institute-Pacific Boards. With an MA degree in Communications, Debra is…
Kim Gurtler
Kim (she, her) is bilingual, and known as a go-to person for getting results. At SIRC, she does so by drawing on her business degree from the University ofOttawa, work experience, organizational skills, and ability to nurture fruitful relationships. Kim’s expertise and underlying positivity guide her in improving productivity, simplifying processes and managing projects effectively….
Veronica Allan
Veronica (she, her) bolsters SIRC with her decade of experience working and consulting with organizations across Canada’s sport system. She’s proven capable of managing multiple projects concurrently and translating complex research into understandable, actionable knowledge. She holds a PhD and postdoctoral fellowship in Sport Psychology, and trained as a global news media correspondent during her…
Jennifer Coletti
Jen (she, her) joined SIRC after 4 years at Queen’s PLAYS lab, where she focused on gender equity and youth development, and gained hands-on experience in research design, data collection, and writing grants and reports. Jen progressed from an assistant role at SIRC to her current role by strengthening her data analysis skills, research methods…
Paula Baker
Paula (she, her) is a seasoned journalist and digital strategist, known for her ability to craft stories that truly resonate. With more than 20 years of experience across print, broadcast, and digital media, her work bridges the worlds of sport and health. Armed with undergraduate and graduate degrees in Exercise Physiology, Paula began her career…
Taylor Matthews
Taylor (she, her) shines when it comes to communication, branding and marketing. At Sport Law and the Ottawa Sport Council, she developed and launched successful programs like the Belonging Playbook, Sportopia Podcast, and the Rebound Program. She holds a BComm degree in Management and a Sport Business Management Certificate. In a volunteer capacity, she advises…
Maia Kalil
Maia (she/her) holds a Master’s degree from the University of Ottawa in Human Kinetics and Sport Management. During her undergraduate studies at Bishop’s University, Maia worked as an intern for the varsity women’s soccer team, the Team Lead for the Bishop’s ringette club, and as a research assistant in the department of Sports Studies. During…
Brynna Kerr
Brynna (she, her) is working on her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences with a focus on concussion, having earned an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics and a graduate degree in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences. At SIRC, Brynna’s certificate in Knowledge Translation serves her well as she creates toolkits, research summaries and infographics and supports other communication activities. Through…
Gabrielle Cadotte
Gabrielle (she, her) draws daily upon her skills in project management, advanced research, communication, and fluency in Canada’s official languages. She excels at collaboration, analysis and delivering presentations. Since earning undergrad and graduate degrees in Kinesiology, Gabrielle continues to work toward earning a PhD in Physical Activity Sciences and becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant….
Kai Harada
Kai (he, him) is a freestyle wrestler and 2022 Canada Games gold medalist, both individual and team, 65 kg. He is studying Communications and Media Studies at Carleton University. Kai helps his colleagues develop content for SIRC communications, while boosting his aptitude for social media management, analytical research and data collection.