Our Staff
Executive Director Lisa Cowan leads a Treatment Team of four qualified professionals, a Business Manager and six Residential Care Workers. Five staff members are here to help Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 4:00. After hours, our experienced and supportive Residential Care Worker staff cover the evening, overnight and weekend hours, making twenty four hour care the norm.
- Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a therapist in private practice and in non-profit settings to the role of Executive Director. Lisa holds a Masters Degree in Drama Therapy from the University of Derby, England. Her group facilitation skills and continued involvement with clients enable her to stay connected with individual progress and group dynamics. Lisa brings a passion and commitment to helping people from all walks of life who are struggling with addiction.
- Tim brings a special strength in pastoral, family and general counselling which he has adapted for the needs of recovering addicts, alcoholics and family members. Tim's gentle but direct approach is much in demand by all clients. As Senior Counsellor, Tim sets a high standard of commitment and care.
- Kirk brings extensive experience in 12 step recovery coaching and management of a network of Tamarack graduates. He has worked with a vast number of addicts in and approaching recovery and has personally founded and developed a Hepatitis C support group network in Winnipeg.
- Kim brings special experience working with mental health, trauma, and addiction issues in a variety of settings. As a trained Psychiatric Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health, Kim draws on her longtime work in outreach services and case management to effectively support clients in both group and individual therapy.
- John, Business Manager, brings many years experience in administration, accounting and recovery to Tamarack. His many skills enable Tamarack to function smoothly.
- Residential Care Workers: Geri, Marianne, Marilyn, Joanne, Rachael and Bill provide care, support and direction for clients in the evenings, overnight and on weekends.