Meet Team Mindful

CPHR, CEO & Principal Consultant

Michelle has 15+ years working in corporate environments acquiring skills in talent acquisition, coaching, facilitation and labour and employee relations.

Additionally, Michelle has studied various yoga and meditation styles and found these modalities a good way to decompress from personal and workplace stressors. In 2017, she became a certified yoga instructor and followed this with her meditation training in 2018. She draws on her HR professional experience, along with her yoga and meditation training to support leaders create more cohesive teams and sustainable workplace cultures.

Michelle lives in Squamish, BC and when she is not working, she enjoys cooking with her husband, Ronnie and on most weekends you will find them hiking in the woods with their rescue dog, Chickpea.

People & Culture Consultant

Anthony comes to us with a wealth of experience in conflict resolution, labour relations, and leadership. Specific skills include coaching, facilitating, mediation, workshop design, and instruction. He has worked on complex union/ management files with a focus of building relationships and creativity when solving problems. He achieved the CPHR designation in 2018 and received the SHRM-SCP designation in 2019.

Anthony resides in Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, BC with his family where they enjoy the relaxing community.

Career Development Consultant

Barb is our Career Development Consultant. Her gig is helping people find career success!

Blending an extensive HR background with considerable training, credentials, and awards as a Career Development Professional, Barb helps people embrace their strengths, identify their talents, and transition to successful careers. Her areas of expertise include job search strategy, résumé and career document development, and interview preparation. Hundreds of people in a variety of roles have discovered that Barb provides practical, supportive, and resourceful career guidance.

You can usually find Barb in her Edmonton home office or with her husband enjoying a swim, bike, or run activity.

Wellness Ambassador

Emily is our Wellness Ambassador and her mission is to help as many people as possible to live a pain-free life.

Professionally trained as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Emily has expanded her studies and approach to understanding the functions of the human body and how it’s all connected. Her practice encourages her clients to have a deeper understanding of their body by educating them on a well-rounded lifestyle which includes movement, mindfulness, injury prevention and healthy eating habits.

When Emily is not supporting others on their wellness journey, she enjoys hiking with her rescue dog, Ella, in the National Capital Region, Ottawa, ON.

CPHR, SHRM - SCP, Recruitment Solutions Specialist

Basil is a senior HR professional and equity champion, known for connecting people and driving sustainable, scalable workplace practices. With CPHR and SHRM-SCP designations, he brings extensive expertise in recruitment, strategic HR, workforce planning, total rewards, HR systems, employee relations, and DEI. Basil’s experience spans multiple industries, including hospitality, finance, agro-tech, manufacturing, fintech, and SaaS, across the USA and Canada.

Residing in beautiful Victoria, BC, Basil enjoys being actively involved in the community, playing soccer, and finding new adventures with his family.

Social Media Manager

With a passion for digital marketing and a keen eye for social media trends, Vraya is committed to maximizing our online presence. Equipped with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration specializing in Marketing, she possesses a wealth of experience in managing social media platforms, effective content strategies and community building.

Vraya lives on Vancouver Island and when she is not busy with the digital world, she’s all about embracing the outdoors, whether it's paddle boarding, biking, snowboarding or taking her two dogs for a sun-soaked adventure.