Meet The Team

Janine

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As a founder and member of SAGE NATION SOCIETY, I have a strong background in housing services locally and provincially. I have extensive experience supporting individuals and families through accessible, community-focused solutions. As a family-oriented professional, I value empathy, communication, and stability—qualities that guide my work and relationships. I'm dedicated to ongoing learning and personal growth, always striving to better serve those around me and adapt to evolving needs in the housing and human resources sector.

Justina

 

I am a compassionate and community-driven professional committed to supporting Indigenous, Latin American, and people of majority communities. Rooted in family values, Justina is a proud parent and caregiver whose personal experiences fuel her dedication to social justice. As a founding member of SAGE NATION SOCIETY, Justina focuses on empowering youth aging out of care through advocacy, programming, and collaboration. She is currently studying in the Indigenous stream of the Child and Youth Care program at the University of Victoria, further strengthening her ability to uplift and support vulnerable youth and their communities.

K.G.

 

I am a compassionate and driven professional from the Lower Mainland of Metro Vancouver, B.C., with over eight years of experience in the non-profit sector. He holds a community support and outreach diploma and has served in various roles, including youth mentor, counsellor, and support worker, focusing on working alongside Indigenous families. His experience includes housing support, family strengthening, and participation in the Aboriginal Family Healing Court Conferences. With a strong foundation in mental health and addictions, K.G. has supported individuals facing homelessness and substance use in accessing resources and rebuilding their lives. His background in restaurant management has further shaped his strong work ethic and leadership, which he now brings to a dedicated team working to empower youth, families, and communities.

Grace

 

A proud Treaty 5 Cree Nation member with the spirit name Peh Seh Toe Sew ("Twirling Wind"), is a devoted community leader and advocate for youth. She has served as a Youth Leader, Respite Worker, and Resource Support Assistant, supporting Manitoba and British Columbia families. Since moving west in 2016, Grace has focused on helping youth aging out of care through her involvement with Foster Nation and SAGE NATION SOCIETY. A Women’s Insight Project graduate, she brings strong skills in project management, grant writing, and policy development, all grounded in her commitment to empowering others and strengthening the community.

Tansi, my name is Adrian Levesque,

 

I am a Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer professional from the O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation in South Indian Lake. With over ten years of experience in mental health outreach and four years in the nonprofit sector, my work is rooted in advocacy, cultural connection, and community care. I began my journey through the “What’s Your Status” campaign with Vancouver Coastal Health, where I was trained as a peer HIV tester and first engaged in bereavement counselling. Since then, I’ve served in various roles across the Downtown Eastside, including housing worker, family strengthening worker, and youth coordinator. Currently, I work as the Indigenous Outreach Coordinator at a nonprofit, where I create culturally grounded programs for Queer Indigenous youth and seniors through a harm reduction and accessibility-focused lens. I am also active on multiple nonprofit boards and equity-focused committees, committed to anti-racism, decolonization, and inclusive community development.