Building Stronger Systems, Together

Randal is a proud member of Montreal Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory. He has held executive leadership roles in social care and health across Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Randal has led several Indigenous addiction and mental health initiatives with Alberta Health Services, including development of Alberta’s Indigenous Addictions and Mental Wellness Strategy. He has also provided addiction and mental health consulting to more than 20 First Nations and Métis communities across Western Canada. 

Randal has dedicated his career to building effective Indigenous Recovery solutions, that are grounded in connection to Land, Culture, Ceremony, Community, and Identity. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a Master of Public Health and is completing a Doctorate in Public Health at the University of Alberta.

Lisa Main is a proud Métis leader with more than 15 years of experience in addiction treatment, health care, corrections and child-serving systems. She specializes in quality, safety and Indigenous-led recovery, translating complex standards and accreditation requirements into practical improvements that strengthen outcomes, accountability and culturally safe care. Before joining Stone Bear, Lisa led strategy, quality and safety at one of Canada’s largest health authorities, including implementation and evaluation of its Cultural Safety and Humility Standard. Through Accreditation Canada, she has also worked with more than 50 Indigenous organizations to advance Indigenous-led quality improvement. 

With a master’s degree, clinical counselling experience and a background in university teaching, Lisa brings executive, clinical and academic expertise grounded in her Métis identity and a commitment to relational, strengths-based and dignity-informed care.

Kerry Holmes is an operational leader with extensive experience across addiction treatment, homelessness, criminal justice and health systems in the UK. Grounded in Therapeutic Communities and recovery-oriented care, she has led complex community, residential and custodial services, combining operational leadership, service development and quality improvement to strengthen outcomes and reduce health inequalities. Kerry believes lasting recovery is built through relationships, shared responsibility and community. 

Known for her collaborative, values-led approach, she is committed to creating psychologically safe, person-centred services that balance compassion with accountability and support meaningful, sustainable recovery.

Rebecca Visscher is registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in social services, specializing in trauma-informed, culturally grounded, whole-person recovery. She has led innovative housing, stabilization, and residential recovery programs supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, complex trauma, substance use, and concurrent disorders. Rebecca holds degrees in Psychology and First Nations Studies, is a certified TEND Trauma Trainer, and specializes in complex and concurrent disorders. She is completing a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies focused on culture, equity, and systems change. As a person of Indigenous heritage, Rebecca is dedicated to advancing Indigenous-led recovery that honours culture, community, and connection. Her work is guided by holistic healing, cultural safety, gender equity, Indigenous wellness, and the principles of Truth and Reconciliation.