Laurie McPherson Laurie McPherson RPN MSc currently works as a private consultant in the areas of mental health promotion and well-being with a focus on supporting family well-being. Laurie’s professional experiences include managing the Mental Health Promotion Program for the Winnipeg Health Region as well as several other roles within the Canadian Mental Health Association. Laurie is passionate about building capacity and creating opportunities for promoting positive mental health and well-being across multiple settings and in every stage of life. She is a Master Trainer for Handle with Care and is one of the original developers of the program. Laurie is especially rewarded by hearing how parents of young children benefit from developing a strong connection to their child through simple everyday interactions.
Donna Wiltshire Donna Wiltshire has been with the WRHA Mental Health Promotion Team since 2012. She has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Manitoba and a Masters Certificate of Project Management from the University of Winnipeg. Prior to this she worked for the River East Transcona School Division as a Community Programming Coordinator, Special Projects as the Project Manager of the Community Schools Partnership Initiative. She has extensive training and experience in the fields of early childhood, family support and engagement, community development and mental health promotion. Donna is also a Handle with Care Master Trainer.