Joanna Goode - Executive Director
Joanna began her career working for a number of Community Living organizations, managing programs that supported people to live, work, and play in their communities. In 2003, she left those organizations to work as an Independent Facilitator, in the hopes of working more closely with people and families as they identify and pursue their goals.
Beginning in 2010 and continuing to today, Joanna is the mentor, lead facilitator and Executive Director of Facilitation Wellington Dufferin. In this role she leads the organization in collaboration with the FWD Board of Directors, and guides new facilitators to gain experience and develop their skills in independent facilitation. Joanna oversees all aspects of the organizations operations, the formal and informal training of facilitators, provides mentoring support, and coordinates the Wellington Dufferin Facilitation Network. She knows that independent facilitation is not “one size fits all,” and that the process is different for each person. In her spare time, Joanna enjoys being in the outdoors hiking and canoeing, reading, and spending time
Lynne Sargent - Communications Specialist
Lynne is a passionate writer and storyteller with a strong academic background in philosophy and disability theory. She is currently a Ph.D candidate studying at the University of Waterloo, but in the past she has worked and volunteered in editing, recruiting, fundraising, social media, and communications. On the side, she runs a small philosophy blog, and publishes poetry.
Board Of Directors
Left to Right: Brad Howcroft, Andrew Sweeny, Peter Buczkowski, Shirley Mather, David DeVidi, Laura Hanley and Brett Friesen
David DeVidi – President
David DeVidi has been leading the way for what now is called Facilitation Wellington Dufferin since 2008, and given the official title ‘President’ in 2014. David has been the driving force behind many community efforts in the past that have contributed to bringing individualized support to the area. David enjoys being a part of the team at Facilitation Wellington Dufferin because of the team approach to innovation and problem solving, and how it includes the skills that each person brings to the table.
Shirley Mather – Secretary
Shirley joined the board of directors of Facilitation Wellington Dufferin in early 2016. She has a real interest in the various functions of community and what people from all walks of life need, from their perspective, to live a good life. As a life coach and parent of a young man who has unique abilities, she enjoys being part of Facilitation Wellington Dufferin as she feels that their vision, mission and values are key to giving the individuals they serve the best opportunity possible to live their own unique good life in community.
Brad Howcroft – Treasurer
Brad joined Facilitation Wellington Dufferin about a year and a half ago. Having been born with cerebral palsy, Brad has a passion for assisting groups that support people with disabilities.
Peter Buczkowski – Board Member
Peter joined the board of directors of Facilitation Wellington Dufferin in the summer of 2016. He is interested in creating helping to create strong citizens and connections in the community. He has experience working with several not-for-profit organizations and looks forward to bringing his experiences to the board. Peter feels that through Facilitation Wellington Dufferin, he can have a positive impact on the community.