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 a bilingual, results-driven leader with a deep understanding of the Canadian sport sector and a reputation for getting things done. At SIRC, she draws on a wealth of experience in operations, project management, and relationship-building to drive meaningful outcomes. Known for her steady optimism and collaborative approach, Kim plays a key role…

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…

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…

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…

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….