Our People

Our team are trained professionals, skilled and experienced in complex transitional rehabilitation and residential support services. First and foremost, however, our people are caring, compassionate and respectful which creates a workplace that is supportive and fun.

Ongoing Education and Training

Connect believes strongly in ongoing education and supporting our team through a variety of learning opportunities. We offer opportunities to broaden people’s knowledge of brain injury, upgrade skills and access hands on training. Our people regularly benefit from access to related education through attendance at local brain injury conferences as well as specific workshops and presentations hosted on-site.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Patti Flaherty
Executive Director

The footprints of her professional journey have prepared her for leading the development of Lake Country Learning Community and overseeing the leadership and management of Connect Langley and the growth of the company. Her ability to keep a strong focus along with her sense of humour goes a long way in executing team goals and supporting people to be the best they can be. Like the rest of the team, Patti enjoys outdoor activities and looks forward to gathering family and friends at a table with good food, good conversation and a great abundance of laughter.

John Sherwood
President

John’s role at Connect is to provide leadership through mentoring and support and to empower those around him. Following his mother Janet’s vision of “a better life for those living with brain injury”, John enjoys watching people explore their potential. At the end of the day he is most proud of “our participants and ourselves”. John’s day begins and ends with his family and when time permits his pastimes are fly-fishing and skiing.

Janette Jackman
Leader of Operations, Langley

Janette’s desire to make a difference in another’s life is the thread that weaves its way into the fabric of overseeing the daily management of the Langley homes, participants and team. Janette’s quiet and humble leadership has an strong and positive impact on the people she works with and supports day to day. Experiencing the weather on a motorcycle; walking; and spending time with family and friends rates high on her list of activities away from her office.

Jill Howell
Leader of Operations, Lake County

Jill’s passion for witnessing peoples’ growth, while exploring with them their actions and personalities, is the foundation on which her career has been built. She brings 22 years of experience supporting people in the brain injury community and those with developmental disabilities. Jill welcomes family and friends through her open door and can often be found in the kitchen where her love for cooking and entertaining is fulfilled.

Jill Koppang
Rehab and Community Coach, Langley

Bringing “heart to health” is the best part of Jill’s job and her absolute belief in human potential is what keeps her going. She’s inspired as she observes people become the best they can be. Creative writing and exploring the unfamiliar while in the company of family and friends, keep her busy on her days off. Jill’s favorite word?...Yes!