Executive Director
Rachel Olsen
Phone: (519) 981-1329
Email: info@biawe.com
Rachel leads the organization’s efforts in advocacy, education and support for individuals affected by brain injuries. With several years of involvement at BIAWE as Secretary to the Board, member of the Education Committee, Conference Committee, Helmets for Kids program, facilitator of Art Class and Coffee Chats, Rachel is dedicated to enhancing awareness and providing resources that improve the quality of life for those living with brain injuries.
Caregiver Support Group Facilitator, You Are Not Alone Group Facilitator
Danielle Bridges
Phone: (519) 981-1329
Email: goals@biawe.com
Danielle’s background is in Social Work where she has obtained a Master of Social Work degree. In her professional background she has experience working with people who are living with a brain injury, mental health, addictions, and homelessness. She is currently employed at the Erie St. Clair LHIN.
Social Coordinator, Young Adult Group Facilitator
Rebeca Robinet
Phone: 519-981-1329
Email: social@biawe.com
Rebeca is a Personal Support Worker and Social Service Worker-Gerontology. She works at a local long-term care home. She loves being the Social Coordinator because she gets to share her passions for creativity and helping others with a group of amazing people.
She also facilitates the Young Adult Peer Support Group.
Volunteer Coordinator
Carolyn Basily
Email: volunteer@biawe.com
Carolyn is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science. Before taking on the role of Volunteer Coordinator, she dedicated several years to volunteering with BIAWE, driven by her passion for assisting others with her time.
Carolyn is enthusiastic about contributing to the BIAWE Support Team, where she can share her experiences and expertise with fellow volunteers.
Art Coordinator
Christine Paris
Email: art@biawe.com
Christine Paris is a Windsor based visual artist, an educator, and a writer – who loves to explore colour and who is always looking for ways to use art to engage the community in a worthwhile cause.
“For me, my artwork is about freeing myself enough through artistic expression to try to find an alchemy between the colours, the feeling of the colours and how they can express my human and ethereal experience in this world.”
Peer Support Group Facilitator
Ali Caputo
email: connect@biawe.com
Ali is currently in the process of obtaining her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. Ali’s professional background is with individuals who struggle with mental health, addiction, and homelessness. Ali currently works at IRIS Residential Inns and Services to further support individuals living with a persistent serious mental illness.
Ali’s goal while at BIAWE is to help bridge the gap many individuals face in the community when trying to access help. Ali is here to support and connect you with the people, programs, and services you need to enhance your life!
Music Program Facilitator
Alice Chiu
email: music@biawe.com
Alice has a bachelor of arts degree in communication studies and a diploma of advertising business.
She enjoys helping out and being involved in the community with youth group at church, vacation bible school for young children and as PR at South Windsor Skating Club.
She loves music and singing. She has been a church choir coordinator for 30 years. Recently she joined the WSO Chorus for more community concerts. She believes music is the best cure.
Pediatric Caregiver Support Group Facilitator
Lauren Fields
Email: psg@biawe.com
Lauren is a recent graduate at the University of Windsor for Social Work and continues her career in gerontology. She is passionate about working with BIAWE from her personal experiences and drives to help others. She is looking forward to working with BIAWE members and staff to create a positive and fun environment for everyone!
Client Services
Lisa Gaspar
Phone: 226-344-0986
Email: clientservices@biawe.com
Lisa’s education background includes degrees in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has many years of experience working in a residential facility for individuals with persistent serious mental illness and with the homeless population in Windsor. She will be managing client intake, client services, facilitating support programs and offering mental health support for clients.
