Staff
Meet the Heart and Soul of SCOA
Our staff members are deeply committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of older adults in Saskatoon and across Saskatchewan.
Staff Members
June Gawdun
Executive Director
Key responsibilities include:
Operational Planning and Management
Program Planning and Management
Human Resources Planning and Management
Financial Planning and Management
Community Relations
Risk management
Phone: 306-652-1332
Email: june@scoa.ca
Kristi Baker, Event/Program Coordinator
Key responsibilities include:
Senior Neighbourhood Hub Club (coordination)
Century Club Coordination (e.g. planning event, organizing taxis)
Pen Pal Coordination (liaison with schools/deliver letters)
Zoomer Idol Coordination (e.g. sponsorships, event planning)
Sharing tool kit for social programs
Phone: 306-652-2255
Email: kristi@scoa.ca
Leslie Macala, Caregiver/Volunteer Coordinator
(BSW, RSW)
Key responsibilities include:
Caregiver Information Centre operations
Practicum Student Supervision (social work/nursing)
Volunteer Coordination
Phone: 306-652-4411
Email: leslie@scoa.ca
Jennifer White, Housing and Support Worker
Key responsibilities include:
Housing Support
Phone: 306-652-2255
Email: jennifer@scoa.ca
Tara Arcand, Housing and Support Worker
Key responsibilities include:
· Housing Support
Phone: 306-652-2255
Email: tara@scoa.ca
Carol Abalos, Assistant Coordinator
Key responsibilities include:
· Membership – data entry and send membership receipt
· Donations – Data entry and send donation receipt
· Ipad library intake/track loans
· Admin Support – Housing Project
· Ordering Supplies
· Reception Coverage
· Tracking stats for calls/walk-ins to Centre
· Registration for events, courses
· Keep pamphlet racks stocked
Phone: 306-652-2255
Email: carol@scoa.ca
Kate Pederson, Caregiver Coordinator
Key responsibilities include:
Caregiver Information Centre operations
Practicum Student Supervision (social work/nursing)
Phone: 306-652-2255
Email: kate@scoa.ca
Virginia Dakiniewich, Fund Development and Communication Coordinator
(B.A. Pol Sci, Diploma – Public Relations)
Key responsibilities include:
Communications and Media Relations
SCOA website and social media
Community presentations
Marketing and Promotion
Fund Development:
Donor relations and engagement,
Online fundraising
Lifelong Learning Programming
Phone: 306-652-0149
Email: virginia@scoa.ca