Family Violence Death Review Committee
Johnson-Green, Joy
Ms. Johnson-Green is marinated in the field of family and interpersonal violence prevention and intervention. With over 35 years of experience, she has worked both as a front-line worker as well as an executive leader to emergency and second stage shelters. Ms. Johnson-Green has extensive experience in program and organizational development and is a fierce advocate for children who have experienced violence and abuse. Ms. Johnson-Green led the development of the first licensed and accredited childcare centre in Canada intended to meet the unique needs of children who have experienced family violence and other forms of emotional trauma.
Wagner, Nadine
Acting Superintendent Wagner's career with the Calgary Police Service has spanned over 20 years, with the last four years spent in senior leadership positions. Acting Superintendent Wagner is active in anti-violence advocacy and education and is a presenter and CPS spokesperson on gender-based violence, victim-centric and trauma informed approaches with families, risk management, and the intersection of services between CPS and community service providers.
Steinhauer, Dale
Mr. Steinhauer has 12 years experience working for the Whitefish Lake Band 128 in positions ranging from board member to health director. For over seven years, Dale has been in a policy advisory role with Tribal Chief Ventures Inc., where he liaises with varying levels of government to assist in achieving better health outcomes as identified by member First Nations.
Elter, Maxine
Ms. Elter holds a Bachelor of Education and brings extensive experience with education, the not-for-profit sector, and justice specializing in offender management and advocacy and supporting women and families fleeing family violence. She is currently a Community Program Manager for the Sagitawa Friendship Society in Peace River, and previously held varying roles with the Peace River Women’s Shelter and RCMP. Maxine is a proud Métis Grandmother who is viewed as a Knowledge keeper and Oscapious (Elder’s Helper) by her community.
Steinhauer, Sharon
Sharon Steinhauer is an active social worker and Social Work Programs instructor at University nuhelot’i?ne thaiyots’i? nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills (St. Paul) and Yellowhead Tribal College (Edmonton). Sharon is committed to practices that facilitate child well-being, engaging communities in prevention and social action, and the promotion of restorative justice to address conflict in families and communities, particularly on issues related to family violence.
Weber, Jenna
Ms. Weber has over 10 years of experience in serving and supporting Indigenous individuals and communities. She brings expertise in community-centred projects, policy and legislation review, and team leadership demonstrated through her experience as the current Path to Justice Coordinator with the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW).