Sarah Nelles
Director of Wellness and School Life at Montcrest School- Claim this Profile
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Olivia Tischler, MSW, MPH
Sarah is a skilled leader who works tirelessly to ensure programs developed and implemented have the highest impact for the respective audience. She is able to lead through organizational change while supporting her team to achieve success.
Michelle Afinec, CFRE
I had the privilege of working with Sarah for over a decade during my time at Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Ooch). Sarah is a skilled and passionate leader who strives to bring out the best in her team. Sarah is a chameleon - she is able to roll up her sleeves to get things done as well as take a 360 degree approach and develop and implement broad organization change. I had many opportunities to collaborate with Sarah to engage and cultivate prospective donor relationships and she has a deep understanding of how programs and fundraising intersect and is able to create authentic, memorable experiences that have led to transformational philanthropic support. Sarah is respected by her colleagues and has an incredible ability to inspire volunteer and community support.
Olivia Tischler, MSW, MPH
Sarah is a skilled leader who works tirelessly to ensure programs developed and implemented have the highest impact for the respective audience. She is able to lead through organizational change while supporting her team to achieve success.
Michelle Afinec, CFRE
I had the privilege of working with Sarah for over a decade during my time at Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Ooch). Sarah is a skilled and passionate leader who strives to bring out the best in her team. Sarah is a chameleon - she is able to roll up her sleeves to get things done as well as take a 360 degree approach and develop and implement broad organization change. I had many opportunities to collaborate with Sarah to engage and cultivate prospective donor relationships and she has a deep understanding of how programs and fundraising intersect and is able to create authentic, memorable experiences that have led to transformational philanthropic support. Sarah is respected by her colleagues and has an incredible ability to inspire volunteer and community support.
Olivia Tischler, MSW, MPH
Sarah is a skilled leader who works tirelessly to ensure programs developed and implemented have the highest impact for the respective audience. She is able to lead through organizational change while supporting her team to achieve success.
Michelle Afinec, CFRE
I had the privilege of working with Sarah for over a decade during my time at Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Ooch). Sarah is a skilled and passionate leader who strives to bring out the best in her team. Sarah is a chameleon - she is able to roll up her sleeves to get things done as well as take a 360 degree approach and develop and implement broad organization change. I had many opportunities to collaborate with Sarah to engage and cultivate prospective donor relationships and she has a deep understanding of how programs and fundraising intersect and is able to create authentic, memorable experiences that have led to transformational philanthropic support. Sarah is respected by her colleagues and has an incredible ability to inspire volunteer and community support.
Olivia Tischler, MSW, MPH
Sarah is a skilled leader who works tirelessly to ensure programs developed and implemented have the highest impact for the respective audience. She is able to lead through organizational change while supporting her team to achieve success.
Michelle Afinec, CFRE
I had the privilege of working with Sarah for over a decade during my time at Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Ooch). Sarah is a skilled and passionate leader who strives to bring out the best in her team. Sarah is a chameleon - she is able to roll up her sleeves to get things done as well as take a 360 degree approach and develop and implement broad organization change. I had many opportunities to collaborate with Sarah to engage and cultivate prospective donor relationships and she has a deep understanding of how programs and fundraising intersect and is able to create authentic, memorable experiences that have led to transformational philanthropic support. Sarah is respected by her colleagues and has an incredible ability to inspire volunteer and community support.
Credentials
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Teacher
Ontario College of TeachersJan, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention - Trainer
Cornell UniversityJan, 2010- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Montcrest School
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Canada
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Wellness and School Life
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Outward Bound Canada
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Canada
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Admissions (Interim)
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Apr 2023 - Jul 2023
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Seneca College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor - Applied Program Management
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Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
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Chief Program Officer
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2018 - 2021
Accountable for program direction, operations, risk management and community-building. Leader of the Program Department comprised of 25 year-round staff, 150 contract staff and 800 volunteers to provide daily year-round medically safe Camp-inspired programs to 2500 children with cancer and their families across Ontario in paediatric hospitals, communities, and at multiple overnight camp sites. Reported to the CEO.
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Senior Director of Programs
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2013 - 2018
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Director of Programs
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2010 - 2013
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Interim Director of Operations
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2012 - 2012
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Overnight Program Manager
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2007 - 2010
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SeriousFun Children's Network
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Program Field Consultant
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2012 - 2017
Took approved leave/vacation from FT role to consult for one to five weeks. Consulted in a capacity-building role with an international team to support and develop overnight camp programs for children living with HIV. This work enabled the camps to operate independently and sustainably. Key responsibilities: • Conducted 'Train the 'Trainer' for leaders/staff in each country. • On-Site Risk Management and Emergency Procedures • Mentored and taught staff about behaviour management, including supporting children's emotional, social, and physical well-being. • Conducting inspections/due diligence to ensure programs met certification criteria Show less
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Lakefield College School
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Head of House, Coach & Outdoor Education Assistant
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2004 - 2006
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Education
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1999 - 2003
Western University
HBA, Kinesiology -
2007 - 2008
Nipissing University
Bachelor of Education - BEd, Health and Physical Education/Fitness -
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Ivey Business School at Western University
Executive Education, Community Shift Program -
2016 -
NOLS
Risk Management for Administrators -
2016 -
Queen's University
Executive Development, Fianance for Non-Financial Manager -
2015 -
Queen's University
Executive Development - Coaching for Challenging Conversations -
2011 -
Richard Ivey School of Business
Executive Education, Leadership Program
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