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Who We Are

Between Friends believes in the values of fun and connection. We are working towards helping create inclusive communities where people with disabilities reach their individual potential and are recognized as valued citizens.

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What We Do

Between Friends provides unique opportunities for individuals with disabilities to have social interaction with peers who may or may not have a disability, through programming that is inclusive and accessible.

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Get Involved

Between Friends is always looking for more people to become part of our organization. We provide several avenues for people to get involved with us including exciting employment and volunteer opportunities, membership options and events to attend.

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Ways to Give

Between Friends could not exist without our amazing funders and donors. We are so thankful for the support we receive. There are many ways to give to Between Friends and our programs. Your support goes a long way in helping people with disabilities to connect, grow and belong.

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Our Team

At Between Friends, we have a passion for delivering exceptional social and recreational programming for all ages and all abilities. Between Friends is a committed team willing to go the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of individuals and throughout our community. Please get to know our Office Staff a little more.

Leadership Team

Kim Presser

Chief Executive Officer

Camp Name: Burley

Fun Facts: 

  • I was a competitive ice hockey goaltender for over 20 years. 
  • I can navigate Disneyland better than the city of Calgary
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Candice Wyma

Manager, Fund Development

Camp Name: Scuttle

Fun Facts:

  • I did IronMan in 2012
  • I LOVE cookies
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Brooke Hill

Manager, Programs & Services

Camp Name: Daffodil

Fun Facts:

  • I love plants. Like, really love plants. I have over 60 indoor plants and 13 garden beds all of which I built myself and grew from seeds.
  • My favourite animals are bears and my favourite birds are owls.
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Office Staff

Alex Woelfle

Team Lead, Membership

Camp Name: Weasley

Fun Facts:

  • I play the bass guitar
  • I own seven copies of the entire Harry Potter series
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Nikki Stevens

Team Lead, Programs (Calgary)

Camp Name: Dolphin

Fun Facts:

  • I’ve been involved with Between Friends since 2010 when I first volunteered through Youth Central. I volunteered at Camp Bonaventure for 2 weeks and my camp name back then was ‘Frappuccino’. I much prefer my camp name now, Dolphin! 🐬
  • I have been to 10 countries & counting. Canada, USA, Mexico, Bahamas, Cuba, Peru, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. Any travel tips – send them my way!
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Steven Wheeler

Team Lead, Programs (Red Deer)

Camp Name: Scuba

Fun Facts:

  • I am a musician and can play multiple instruments, but my main instrument is percussion (specifically mallet percussion).
  • The East Coast of Canada holds a special place in my heart and I would rather travel there than anywhere else that people tend to vacation (except maybe Disneyland).
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Meghan Robbins

Coordinator, Membership

Camp Name: Marvel

Fun Facts:

  • I represented Alberta with the first ever female box lacrosse team at the North American Indigenous games (and won bronze!)
  • I lived in New Zealand and used to perform competitive Kapa Haka
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Stacy Greanya

Program Coordinator, Adults

Camp Name: Mama G

Fun Facts:

  • I love cows and cool clouds
  • I had my 5th rib taken out and used to replace my jaw
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Jordan Spiers

Program Coordinator, Youth

Camp Name: Jazzy

Fun Facts:

  • I love books and I own just over 700 of them.
  • I’m a huge Miami Dolphins fan, and no matter how good or bad they play, I watch almost every game.
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Wesley Livingston

Fund Development Officer, Donor Relations

Camp Name: Goomba

Fun Facts:

  • I’m really into building computers and have built more than 10 for myself & my friends!
  • My dad was a very successful Rockstar in the 1980s – winning 2 Juno awards with his band “Payolas” for their hit song “Eyes of a stranger”. Unfortunately I did not inherit any music genes!
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Hayley Bell

Fund Development Officer, Events

Camp Name: Flossy

Fun Facts:

  • I was not born in Canada. Can you guess where I am from?
  • I always order Chicken McNuggets from McDonald’s
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Between Friends is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.