Meet our Team
Jamilah Edwards
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Jamilah Edwards is the Executive Director at Lionheart Foundation. In this role, she brings a wealth of experience in organizational strategy and leadership, community engagement, board governance and sector collaboration.
Throughout her career, Jamilah has held important leadership positions at several Calgary-based non-profits. These roles have enabled her to build strong relationships with groups key to Lionheart’s success including core funders, public service system partners, and organizations that support vulnerable youth and their families.
Prior to accepting her role at Lionheart, Jamilah was the first Executive Director at the Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network (CFAN), where she oversaw all aspects of organizational stewardship including budget planning and reporting, human resource management, brand development and messaging, program development, fund development and community engagement. Jamilah also has a clear understanding of best practice governance processes and engagement, honed during her time at CFAN and in her role as a public member of the Board of Governors for Bow Valley College.
Jamilah is passionate about ensuring Lionheart Foundation remains fiscally responsible and accountable to donors. She is also focused on supporting strong community partnerships and connections, building sector capacity and on achieving the Foundation’s mission and vision.
Alex Cameron
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Alex brings a diverse background in education, counselling, and leadership to his role as Clinical Director at Lionheart Foundation. Originally from British Columbia, he holds degrees in Drama, Education, and Clinical Social Work. Over the years, he has been involved in a variety of roles across Canada, including position in community health, family counselling, post-secondary education, and private practice.
He has led program supporting male victims of domestic violence, worked as a family counsellor, taught at Mount Royal University, and managed health services in both rural and urban settings. He has also served on provincial and local advisory boards focused on violence prevention and youth engagement.
Passionate about mental health both personally and professionally, Alex also volunteers with an agency called NextGenMen and has collaborated with Movember. In addition, he enjoys travelling, skiing, and motorcycling in his free time. He’s currently working on visiting all seven wonders of the world – three down, four to go!
Dr Koreen Martfeld
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Koreen has been a Registered Psychologist in Alberta, practicing in the areas of clinical/counselling, educational, and forensic psychology (parenting assessments, family law) for the past eighteen years.
In addition, for more than twenty-five years, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults as a classroom teacher, special education coordinator, university professor, and program director for City University's Master of Counselling Psychology program.
She has also previously worked in inpatient health care settings, across rural Alberta in Metis and First Nations communities, for Children and Family services in a campus-based intensive treatment program for youth, and for an Edmonton non-profit organization supporting children with mental health challenges. Koreen has presented at several conferences and workshops on the impact of complex trauma on child development and how trauma and systemic challenges like discrimination and marginalization impact parents and family systems.
Koreen holds undergraduate degrees in education and psychology, a master's degree in counselling psychology, and a Ph.D. in psychology.
She is a certified Clinical Traumatologist, and practices through an integrated therapeutic approach that values the knowledge of the client.
In her free time Koreen enjoys spending time with her family, including six grandchildren, and competitive ballroom dancing.
Gabrielle Pikacz
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Gabrielle (Gabi) holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Calgary and brings a strong background in both the social sector and customer service. As Program Manager, Gabi oversees Lionheart’s subsidy and therapy program, leads outreach efforts, and helps respond to evolving community needs with compassion and care.
Her previous work focused on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges through outreach and detoxification services. By listening to people’s stories and being involved in their journey to wellbeing, Gabi developed a deep understanding of the barriers many people face in accessing care. These experiences have shaped her passion for fostering more equitable systems and ensuring individuals feel seen, heard, and supported in the ways that are meaningful to them.
Outside of work, Gabi enjoys hiking, solo traveling, and trying new hobbies that challenge her to step outside her comfort zone and embrace new perspectives.
Kaylee Clark
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Kaylee joined the Lionheart team in March 2024 and provides support to our Intake and System Navigation Team. In this role, she assists community members reaching out for services and helps with the day-to-day administrative needs of the therapy and subsidy program.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and bring a strong academic background in mental health to her role. Outside of work, she is passionate about youth development and empowering the next generation as Head Coach with ACE Volleyball Club, where she mentors young athletes in teamwork and self-confidence.
Bobbi-Lynn Moore
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Bobbi-Lynn brings two decades of experience in the child and human services field to Lionheart, and has a strong background in mental health, crisis intervention and addictions. She is passionate about promoting mental wellness and helping build strong, connected communities. She strives to create environments where teams feel empowered, families feel supported, and young people can thrive.
Outside of work, Bobbi-Lynn prioritizes balance and well-being as an avid gym-goer. She is also a proud all-star cheer mom and lacrosse mom, supporting her children with the same dedication and energy she brings to her professional role.
Scott Wnek
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Prior to coming to Lionheart, Scott worked for over 20 years as the Business Manager of the Heritage Agricultural Society in Stony Plain, where he oversaw property management, retail and food services, while also serving as the accountant and as President of the Multicultural Heritage Foundation.
Scott also served a term on the Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Scott has also served as Director of Finance & Administration with the Rural Development Network, where he worked with the team to study homelessness and help develop affordable housing projects in rural Alberta, as well as other issues affecting rural Albertans.
Scott is excited to join Lionheart Foundation during our expansion to the Edmonton region and looks forward to helping expand the Foundation’s reach.
Tyson Dobko
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Tyson comes to us from the Edmonton Public Library, where his 15-year career included developing literacy-based programming and youth services. He has also worked for 3 years with Alberta Supports, assisting Albertans and newcomers to navigate provincial programs and community resources. His work is grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based practice, with a strong commitment to Indigenous services, reconciliation, and respect for youth voice and family systems.
Tyson is a lifelong Edmonton-area resident with a strong background in community-based coordination, wellness programming, and direct support for youth and families. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Alberta and brings over 18 years of experience supporting diverse communities through public and government services.
Outside of work, Tyson enjoys travel, live music, volunteering, exploring the city’s food scene, and spending time with his wife and their two energetic rescue kittens.
Katy Greaves
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Katy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ambrose University where she completed an independent research project on the psychological impacts of COVID-19 on University students. During her independent research project, she developed her skills in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
She also brings experience in the social service sector where she has worked with first responders seeking mental health support.
She has also worked with individuals experiencing concerns with substance use, at risk of experiencing homelessness, and individuals looking for support in navigating mental health services throughout the city.
She has training in mental health first aid, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), motivational interviewing, and deescalation skills. She has also worked with volunteers and mentored individuals looking to become more involved in their community through hosting training sessions and social programming.
Outside of work, Katy enjoys reading, camping, spending time with friends and family, and walking her dog. She also enjoys regular Dungeons and Dragons sessions with friends.
Roseanne Vogelsang
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Roseanne is writer, digital marketer, and multi-hyphenate creative. She specializes in crafting brand-aligned content across web, email, and social platforms, turning words into measurable results. Roseanne combines her degree in English Lit. and Creative Writing with her 10+ years in digital marketing by weaving effective storytelling into strategic marketing.
With a background spanning content strategy, SEO, and digital marketing, she's passionate about helping organizations connect with their audiences in meaningful, impactful ways.
In her free time she can be found spending time with her husband, two daughters and their adorable pups.
Madison Fankhanel
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Madison is a graduate from the University of Alberta with her BSc. in Honours Psychology, with a Research Certificate and a Certificate in Applied Social Science Research. Madison is passionate about mental health and systems change and looks forward to working as a Registered Psychologist one day. Her passion for mental health stems from struggles she has faced herself. She hopes to specialize in treating clients with neurodevelopmental disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, while aiming to incorporate a decolonizing framework into her practice. Outside of her Lionheart work, she is a Research Coordinator at the Autism Research Centre at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton.
In her free time, Maddie likes to take her dog to the dog park, travel, read, crochet, and play Stardew Valley.
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