Our Staff
We are an innovative and forward-thinking non-profit organization that strives to achieve and advocate for optimal standards of living for community residents. Meet our dedicated members of staff who are enthusiastically serving our community residents.
Cecile Guerin
Executive Director
P.O. Box 2259, Iqaluit, NU, X0A 0H0
P. 867-975-3233 ext. 226
F. 867-975-3234
1-866-804-278
cguerin@inuusiq.com
Elisapee Johnston
Support Coordinator
P.O. Box 2259, Iqaluit, NU, X0A0H0
P. 867-975-3233 ext. 223
F. 867-975-3234
1-866-804-2782
ejohnston@inuusiq.com
Tooma Laisa
Program Coordinator Iqaluit & Communications Lead
P.O. Box 2259, Iqaluit, NU, X0A0H0
P. 867-975-3233 ext. 225
F. 867-975-3234
1-866-804-2782
tlaisa@inuusiq.com
Nastassja Bjørknes
Regional Coordinator Qikiqtani – Training & Program Development
P.O. Box 2259, Iqaluit, NU, X0A0H0
P. 867-975-3233 ext. 221
F. 867-975-3234
1-866-804-2782
nbjorknes@inuusiq.com
Misha Leash
Program Development Coordinator
P.O. Box 2259, Iqaluit, NU, X0A0H0
P. 867-975-3233
F. 867-975-3234
1-866-804-2782
mleash@inuusiq.com
Kara Ashley
Program Coordinator Qikiqtani
P.O. Box 2259, Iqaluit, NU, X0A0H0
P. 867-975-3233
F. 867-975-3234
1-866-804-2782
kashley@inuusiq.com
Tagalik Eccles
Program Coordinator Kivalliq
Rankin Inlet, NU, X0C0G0
P. 867-645-2378
teccles@inuusiq.com
Board of Directors
The Embrace Life Council Board consists of individuals who are appointed by and represent their organizations. Current members are listed below.
Opal McInnis
President • Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Sheila Levy
Vice-President • Kamatsiaqtut Helpline
Camilla Sehti
Treasurer • Government of Nunavut
Pauline Melanson
Secretary • RCMP
Darlene Eyegetok
Director • Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Vacant
Director • Nunavut Association of Municipalities
Mary Kanayok Voisey
Director • Elder
Samantha Tugak Brown
Director • Kivalliq Inuit Association
Natashia Allakariallak
Director • Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Joanasie Akumalik
Director • Survivor Member
Vacant
Director • Student Member
Vacant
Director • Nunavut Teachers’ Association
Vacant
Director • Faith Community