Meet the Wellbeing Team

Executive Director, Provincial Wellbeing, Shared Health

Hello! I’m Susan Rabichuk. I hold a Master of Social Work and am preparing to defend my PhD in Medicine at the University of Manitoba’s College of Community and Global Health. My research examines trauma, organizational dynamics, and mental health in public safety and health systems.

My career has centred on strengthening mental health supports for both the public and those who serve them. I’ve worked across clinical, academic, and policy settings, including roles with Shared Health, the University of Manitoba, and national public safety research initiatives. As a clinician, I developed a therapeutic practice focused on first responders, public safety personnel, and Canadian Armed Forces members. Within Shared Health’s Mental Health and Addictions portfolio, I led a provincial evaluation of critical incident stress response and employee wellness supports, helping shape recommendations for sustainable programming.

I also bring experience in program evaluation, trauma-informed practice, and organizational well-being, with work spanning provincial government departments, northern and rural communities, and national research institutes. My teaching and facilitation background includes undergraduate and graduate education in community health sciences and social work, along with workshops for government, non-profit, and private sector organizations on trauma, grief, crisis response, and worker well-being.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with teams across Manitoba to support psychological health and help strengthen well-being across our system.

Interim Manager, Provincial Wellbeing, Shared Health

Hello, I’m Caprice Kehler (she/her). My education is in Kinesiology and for the last 20 years I’ve worked at the Norwest Co-op Community Health as a Community Facilitator. This role allowed me to focus on community development, partnership development, and facilitate capacity building projects with the community, and for the last 10 years in that role, I built and led the Community Trauma Response Team.

My experience in trauma response, facilitating training, and providing psychosocial supports to health-care providers during the pandemic, has allowed me to gain an understanding of the complex and often unique challenges our health system staff face every day. As a Wellbeing Leader I aim to support the development and implementation of wellbeing initiatives, prevention strategies, and policies that will promote the holistic wellbeing of our health system staff.

Wellbeing Leader, Shared Health

Hello, I’m Amber Hamm. My background is in Social Work where I’ve previously worked in Community Corrections both in Winnipeg, Selkirk and on northern remote First Nation Communities; private counselling, as well as worked in community settings such as drop in centres, and supporting kids in care. For the past 5.5 years I’ve been working in Crisis Services, both as a front-line Clinician, Team Leader and a short term as Interim Manager. Throughout my career I’ve been passionate about working with individuals from all walks of life and walking alongside of people during a difficult time and supporting them through their individual journeys. Furthermore, in more recent roles I have experience supporting staff during critical incidents, walking through change and at the same time understanding individual needs and attempting to bring together teams in a collaborative and meaningful way.

Having worked in Crisis Services, and particularly at the Crisis Response Centre which is a 24/7 walk in based facility, I bring a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by healthcare workers in an acute setting.

As a Wellbeing Leader, my goal is to ensure that everyone feels heard and is able to access support in a meaningful way that creates longevity in an individuals’ personal and professional journey.

Wellbeing Leader, Shared Health

Hi, I’m Jess Morgan, the Wellbeing Leader for Emergency Response Services (ERS). I hold a Master’s degree in Education and spent 6 years teaching in high schools and post-secondary institutions in Ontario and abroad. I later trained as a Primary Care Paramedic and spent 12 years in Emergency Medical Services, first as a Paramedic and later a Quality Officer.

I’ve long been passionate about advocating for systemic changes that support not only our frontline teams but also the leaders who guide them. As Chair of the ERS Wellness Committee, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the diverse and complex needs within our workplaces.

In my current role, I’m focused on developing sustainable and equitable wellbeing resources and initiatives that strengthen and empower our ERS staff—supporting personal growth, professional resilience, and a culture of care across the system.

Wellbeing Leader, Shared Health

Hello, I’m Linde MacDiarmid. My background is in Sociology and Paramedicine, with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario and a Primary Care Paramedic diploma from Red River College. I have spent 13 years working in the healthcare field, including roles as a Patient Services Manager at Brandon Regional Health Centre, Manager Health Services – EMS Operations with Shared Health Emergency Response Services, Paramedic, and Crisis Worker. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and maintain an active certificate of practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba.

Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about fostering psychological safety, supporting mental health, and promoting holistic wellbeing for healthcare professionals. Through my experience supporting a wide range of populations and healthcare environments, I have developed a strong awareness of the complex and dynamic challenges healthcare professional’s encounter. I prioritize empathetic listening, clear communication, and a respectful, judgement-free approach in every interaction.

In my role as Wellbeing Leader I am committed to fostering an environment where every healthcare professional can access the tools, resources, and support they need to maintain their wellbeing.

Wellbeing Leader, Shared Health

Hello, I’m Ogai Sherzoi (here you can learn how to pronounce my name). My background is in social work and I’ve spent over 17 years working in the social services field, the health system and in health research—with a focus in the areas of mental health and addictions and trauma-informed care.

Throughout my career I’ve felt passionate about promoting holistic wellbeing that meets the diverse needs of individuals, groups and communities; using strength-based, solution-focused, and culturally safe approaches. As a Wellbeing Leader I aim to provide wellbeing supports that are congruent with each individuals’ values and hopes, so our health system staff can continue to thrive personally and professionally.

Wellbeing Leader, Shared Health

Hello, I’m Sandra Tower-Pace (she/her). My background is in Social Work and I’ve spent over 10 years working in healthcare and mental health. Throughout my career I’ve been passionate about the impacts of our work on our overall wellbeing; personally, and professionally.
Having worked in community, long term care and hospital, I have a depth of knowledge related to the uniqueness of the different healthcare environments.
As a Wellbeing Leader, my goal is to help alleviate the stigma regarding our mental health by providing opportunities for discussion and developing initiatives that are unique to each team.

Wellbeing Leader, Shared Health

Hello, I am Shantelle Rank. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing and over 15 years of experience supporting mental health and well-being in community settings.

I have extensive experience as a Community Mental Health Worker across various programs, including Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Employability Assistance, Intensive Case Management, Child and Family Service Mental Health Worker in the Community Addiction Response Team, and the adult program. I am also part of the Critical Incident Stress Response Team in the Prairie Mountain Region, where I provide debriefings, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), crisis interventions such as defusing and debriefing, and post-crisis support.

I have certifications in Compassionate Inquiry and Beyond Addiction with Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam. I also trained in Trauma and Somatics, with over 300 hours of trauma-informed yoga teacher training across the lifespan.

I am rooted in my Métis heritage, raised near Ste. Rose du Lac, and find connection through ceremony, birdwatching, and spending time on the land with my family.