Human Rights Commision @ AUMA Welcoming and Inclusive Communities / Social Policy (Cochrane)

Presented by: Cam Steward, Darren Reedy, Maryann Chichak, & Melissa Engdahl

Speaker Bio

Cam Stewart, Education and Engagement Unit with the Alberta Human Rights Commission along with Indigenous speakers from across Alberta.

Maryann Chichak has been the Mayor of Whitecourt since 2013, and previously served as a member of Whitecourt Town Council for one term. She is a mother of two, and manages a local business.

Melissa holds a Bachelor of Social Work Degree (2012) and a Masters of Social Work Leadership in Human Services Specialization (2016) from the University of Calgary and is a registered social worker with over eight years of experience working with diverse populations in municipal and non-profit settings. Melissa has worked front line with families and individuals but has a distinct passion for systems thinking, collective impact, social justice and community development projects. She currently sits as the Chair of the Town of Cochrane’s Equity & Inclusion Staff committee and lead the development of the current Town Social Policy.