Meet the Team
Mari Kozar (she/her)
Executive Director
Email: m.kozar@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-7272
Mari is the Executive Director of Portage Community Revitalization Corporation, where she works to strengthen community connections, foster collaboration, and support initiatives that make Portage la Prairie a better place for everyone. She has been involved in important community initiatives, including the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, helping bring organizations and community partners together to address local needs. Mari is dedicated to building strong partnerships, encouraging community involvement and creating opportunities for positive change. She believes in the power of working together to create a safer, healthier and more inclusive community where everyone can thrive.
Sherri Walker (she/her)
Office Administrator
Email: s.walker@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8567
Sherri is the Office Administrator and she keeps daily operations running smoothly and provides administrative support to staff. She plays an important role in keeping the office organized and ensuring everyone has the information and resources they need to deliver programs and services effectively. Through her role, Sherri contributes to our ongoing efforts to support and strengthen our community.
Hope Faschoway (she/her)
Community Facilitator
Email: cf@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8528
Hope is the Community Facilitator and she works with community members and local organizations to develop programs, projects, and initiatives that strengthen the community. She helps coordinate community activities, supports public education, and seeks funding opportunities to bring new ideas to life.
Ashley Barrett (she/her)
Community Engagement Coordinator
Email: a.barrett@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8563
Ashley is the Community Engagement Coordinator, and she brings people, organizations, and community partners together to create meaningful connections and opportunities. She coordinates community events, promotes PCRC's programs and services, and collaborates with local partners to identify community needs and encourage participation. Ashley is passionate about strengthening partnerships, increasing awareness of local resources, and helping create a more connected and engaged Portage la Prairie. Outside of work Ashley enjoys reading, salsa dancing, and spending time with her family.
Tawnee Kowerchuk (she/her)
Reaching Home Coordinator
Email: t.kowerchuk@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8532
Tawnee Kowerchuk is the Reaching Home Coordinator. Reaching Home is a product of the National Housing Strategy to strengthen and support the community. Reaching Home’s purpose is to reduce homelessness and to ensure that every Canadian has affordable housing. Tawnee works with clients based on a comparative model to the coordinated access system.
Megan Unrau (she/her)
Interim Wawokiya Coordinator
Email: m.unrau@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8531
Megan is the Wawokiya Coordinator and works alongside individuals and families in the community who may be facing challenges or barriers accessing supports and services. Wawokiya is all about building connections, bringing people and services together, and helping individuals navigate difficult situations. This includes finding housing, accessing food, connecting with mental health or addictions supports, or working toward family reunification, her goal is to help people feel supported and know they aren't navigating things alone. What Megan enjoys the most about this work is that no two days are the same. She gets to meet people where they're at, build connections, problem-solve, and hopefully make a positive difference along the way. Outside of work, you’ll probably find her in the garden with her family. "There is something so rewarding about getting outside, getting my hands dirty, and watching something grow."
Ainsley Campbell (she/her)
Wawokiya Cultural Support Navigator
Email: a.campbell@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-0036
Ainsley is an Indigenous woman with roots in Sandy Bay First Nation, and calls Portage la Prairie home. As PCRC’s Wawokiya Cultural Support Navigator, she helps community members connect with culture, resources, and a sense of belonging. Since joining PCRC in 2024, she has supported people through Reaching Home and Portage Huddle. Ainsley's experience includes housing support, youth outreach, and cultural programming alongside Elders and Knowledge Carriers. "I’m passionate about building trusting relationships and helping people feel heard, respected, and welcome."
Outside of work, Ainsley enjoys gaming, creating content, and spending time with her cat, Mew. She is also a Star Wars fan... You might spot her dressed as a Jedi!
Taylor Milne (he/him)
Reaching Home Intensive Case Manager
Email: t.milne@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8566
Taylor is a Housing Intensive Case Manager with the Wawokiya program, he works with people who are experiencing homelessness, or having trouble finding and keeping housing. Taylor helps with housing applications, accessing income supports, and connecting with community resources based on each person’s needs. With a background in supporting vulnerable people, Taylor provides wraparound supports to help people stay housed and work towards their goals. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys relaxing with a good TV show.
Emma Bartsch (she/her)
Reaching Home Intensive Case Manager
Email: e.bartsch@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8561
Emma is a Housing Intensive Case Manager with the Wawokiya program, where she helps individuals find and maintain stable housing while connecting them with community resources and cultural supports. With experience in community-focused roles, she is passionate about building relationships and making a positive difference in people's lives. Emma is also a certified cabinetmaker who spent seven years working in construction and has experience operating heavy equipment. Outside of work, she enjoys collecting rocks, exploring new hobbies, beading in beading in her gazebo, and spending time on the water.
Braeden Letondre (he/him)
Reaching Home Case Manager
Email: b.letondre@portagecrc.com | Phone 204-240-8529
Braeden is the Reaching Home Case Manager. Braeden offers support services and locates resources to assist individuals in achieving their objectives and ensuring their ability to sustain and preserve their housing arrangements.
Alanna M-B (she/her)
Reaching Home Case Manager
Email: alanna@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8562
Alanna joined the Portage Community Revitalization Corporation in 2026 as a Case Manager with the Reaching Home program, after spending several years working in health care. In her role, she meets with individuals and families to learn about their situations and help them work through some of the challenges they're facing. This can include helping people get identification, apply for EIA, complete rental applications, connect with landlords and other service providers, and find the supports they need to work toward safe and stable housing. Originally from Montreal, Alanna moved to Alberta in 2016 before settling in Manitoba, in 2020, where she started her own family. She has a genuine interest in learning, understanding people and their experiences, and finding ways to solve problems and navigate supports. Outside of work, she's kept busy raising her two little ones, and when she gets some time to herself, she's more than happy to relax with a good TV show and some downtime.
Jeanna Emms (she/her)
PLIP Program Coordinator
Email: j.emms@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-2871
Jeanna is the Local Immigration Partnership Coordinator and as an Anishnabe Ikwe, she is passionate about bringing people together and building a community where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and connected. She believes in celebrating and honouring our individual cultures while recognizing the similarities and shared experiences that bring us together. Her goal is to help create a stronger, more inclusive community where diversity is embraced and everyone has a place.
Abosede Jogunosinmi (she/her)
PLIP Cultural Connector
Email: a.jogunosinmi@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8560
Abosede is the Cultural Connector with Local Immigration Partnership, and works with newcomers and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. She helps them connect with community resources, feel welcomed and become involved in the community. With an educational background in Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, Abosede is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and community development. She enjoys learning about different cultures and building meaningful connections, believing that everyone has a unique story and something to contribute to the community.
Margaret Myran (she/her)
Indigenous Seniors Coordinator
E-mail: m.myran@portagecrc.com | Phone: 204-240-8559
Margaret is the Indigenous Seniors Resource Coordinator for the Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation. In this role, she is committed to supporting the well-being of Indigenous seniors within our community. Ensuring they have access to all necessary resources, community connections, and support for independent living.
