Meet Your Regional Support Staff

Lori St.Cyr: Métis and Indigenous Liaison, North Region
(on leave until Jan.6, 2025)

For support, please contact:

Della Massey 
E: west@calp.ca
P: 780-913-8946

Tanis Harms
E: supportpd@calp.ca 
P: 780-882-3388

I am a Metis Woman from Peavine Metis Settlement, Alberta. I am a mother, a kokum, a community helper, and land carer.  My life’s journey has been spent learning about what it is to be Metis, connecting to the land and learning about my Metis ancestors and their ways of knowing and being. I am very fortunate to have been able to gain understanding of cultural and spiritual knowledge and understanding of the world from many Elders from across Alberta who continue to guide my learnings today. My life goal is to raise as many Metis, First Nations and Inuit voices as I can during my life’s journey in order to bring awareness, knowledge and understanding about what it is to be Indigenous. 

My role as the Metis & Indigenous Liaison allows me to support CALPs across Alberta who wish to gain knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous peoples, communities, and their ways of being. To raise awareness of Indigenous issues and to walk with those that wish to be allies to the Indigenous people of Alberta. I have a strong belief in having lived a well-lived life however that may look for you.

My role has expanded to include the North Region. As the North Regional Support Staff, I am excited to grow and learn in this new role. This new role has brought many new learnings, new ways of thinking and new ways of understanding the CALP world. I am delighted to officially join the North Region and look forward to learning with each of you. 

Della Massey: West Region

E: west@calp.ca
P: 780-913-8946

I am delighted to be a part of the Community Learning Network team. I have great respect for the work that CLN is doing, and I have personally benefited from many of the trainings that I have attended during the 5 years that I was a volunteer coordinator at PALS – Project Adult Literacy Society. I love to learn, have great conversations and build meaningful relationships, so I think that I have the perfect job!

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with community-based organizations supporting a wide variety of individuals with diverse needs, ranging from preschool children to older adults. I believe in strength-based inclusive learning that promotes well-being. I have extensive experience facilitating various trainings such as the Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid, ColourSpectrums Personality Styles, Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Treating Patients with C.A.R.E. (Connect, Appreciate, Respond, Empower).

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, taking walks in the river valley, bike riding, camping, reading, cooking, taking warm baths, playing card games, and drinking coffee on my deck. I look forward to continuing to learn within the CALP system, getting to know all of you better and growing together.

Laureen Guldbrandsen: East-Central Region

E: east@calp.ca
P: 780-235-7483

I'm thrilled to be joining the Community Learning Network team as the East-Central Regional Support Staff. My career has focused on helping adults improve their quality of life through learning new skills and building confidence. From travelling the province and delivering educational opportunities for older adults with the Alberta Council on Aging to supporting learners and volunteers and managing the Digital Literacy program at PALS – Project Adult Literacy Society, I have gained extensive experience in adult education and support. I look forward to connecting with the various CALPs, providing tailored support, and working with each of you to support the needs of adult foundational learners.

Cheryl Lovstrom: Central Region

E: central@calp.ca
P: 403-598-1863

I truly believe in the power of the CALP model and admire those helping learners along their path. Central Region is my home and I am very excited to work with the amazing people in this region! I came to Team CLN after 11 years in the CALP system. When I wasn’t working on office technology, finances or staffing needs, I was connecting with adult learners directly one-on-one or in family literacy programs. During my time in the field I developed a solid understanding of adult learning principles and the many challenges for adult learners in our programs. Since becoming a Regional Support Staff I have had the opportunity to broaden my knowledge and apply it in new ways; delivering responsive, customized support to CALPs around the province. It’s a privilege to work alongside a new set of adult learners; those of you who are making such a difference in the communities you serve.

Emily Robinson Leclair: South Region

E: south@calp.ca
P: 403-801-7278

I have long been an advocate for literacy and learning. In 1999, I strapped on a backpack filled with picture books and finger-puppets and made my way across the city to deliver family story times at Calgary Public Library locations. Fast forward seventeen years and my professional portfolio includes a well-rounded understanding of adult literacy and learning, family literacy, tutor training and English language learning. For almost ten years I coordinated the Library’s volunteer adult literacy program. It was this program that ignited my passion for adult foundational learners. I welcome the opportunity to share my knowledge to successfully support learners as they improve their essential skills and literacy. Raised in the Elk Valley the nearest Alberta municipality to my hometown is the Crowsnest Pass.