Expertise
With over two decades of experience in the social service sector, Candice is a recognized international expert in family and community engagement, kinship care, Family Finding™, participatory meeting practices, trauma, and connection-informed care. Her leadership in these areas has influenced best practices and driven impactful change across diverse organizations and communities.
Candice holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a certified Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) practitioner. Her extensive expertise and innovative approach have established her as a trusted authority in building systems that foster connection, healing, and lasting positive outcomes for individuals and families.
Values
Candice is an allied social worker driven by a deep commitment to the core values of connection, transparency, innovation, and authenticity. With a heartfelt belief that every individual deserves to feel a sense of belonging, she is dedicated to fostering environments where people can connect with their community, culture, identity, and those who care about them. Candice sees belonging and safety as fundamental human rights, best nurtured within supportive and inclusive communities. Her work is rooted in the conviction that when people feel truly seen, valued, and connected, they can thrive and create meaningful change in their lives and the lives of others.
International work
Candice's influence and impact resonate globally, with her transformative work and advocacy spanning Canada, the US, Mexico, Kenya, and Australia.
While the world is divided by county and other border lines, the need for connection and belonging to one another and the natural world is a fundamental human right that has no boundary.