Our team
Maeve Bezaire, Chief Director
Recreation Specialist - ATRA, CTRA
education
University of Lethbridge, Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (2025)
Yoga Renew, 200HR YYT (2024)
Standard First Aid & CPR-C, Red Cross (2024)
AFLCA, Group Fitness & Aquatic Exercise (non-cert; 2023)
University of Alberta, BA in Philosophy & Drama (2017)
about
Maeve is passionate about recreation therapy. Since adolescence, she has been coaching, leading, playing, and caring for children, seniors, and adults with disabilities. Maeve appreciates the differences and personal strengths in each individual. As a neurodivergent brain, Maeve loves learning and is constantly acquiring new skills and hobbies to facilitate.
Relevant experience: director of recreation, recreation technician, recreation facilitator, theatre director, respite worker, clown, musician, philosopher, writer, art instructor, researcher, actor, photographer, videographer, singer, dancer, sports coach
anne verbeek, director
Behavioral Therapist
education
University of Alberta, BA in Psychology & English (2021)
MacEwan University, Social Work Diploma (2017)
MacEwan University, Rehabilitation Practitioner Diploma (1999)
about
Anne has 30 years of experience working with families of children with disabilities as a developmental therapist and behavioral consultant. Anne has enjoyed facilitating social skills groups among children with ASD and peer groups among adults with mental health disorders.
Anne supports emotional regulation among those she works with and has a deep understanding of trauma and resilience. By understanding the importance of supporting sensory regulation, she incorporates sensory strategies into community outings to increase enjoyment and success.
Relevant experience: developmental therapist, behavioral consultant, respite worker, provisional social worker, child care worker