Caring, compassionate, and adventurous, Lenai is passionate about mental health and wellness, caring for others, fostering meaningful relationships, and sharing her deep appreciation and love of the outdoors with others. As the Program Manager in the interior, Lenai provides support and guidance to staff located in the interior ensuring they are equipped with the tools they need to move forward together in alignment with the program model and practices of change.
Lenai’s has always been drawn to the social services sector, specifically the mental health field. Prior to Take a Hike, Lenai spent most of her working career post-University graduation with the Canadian Mental Health Association in Vernon. During her time with CMHA, Lenai had the opportunity to gain valuable insight and expertise working on various front-line multidisciplinary teams providing a diverse range of mental health-focused programming to her community of Vernon. This experience led her to follow her passion for providing leadership and program management to staff teams for the past 4 years before pursuing a new career opportunity with the Take a Hike Foundation.
Outside of work, Lenai loves stretching her social battery to its fullest potential. She loves spending time with her husband, family, and friends, often chasing adventures together or planning their next travels. When she craves some quiet time, she loves to try out new baking and cooking recipes to share with others. Lenai enjoys being outdoors all year round, in the summertime you’ll find her hiking or paddle boarding and skiing in the winter. As a travel lover, Lenai dreams of being somewhere tropical beach, feeling the warm sunshine on her face, making new memories, and sharing laughter with her loved ones. Ask Lenai about her favourite travel adventures, her love of Volleyball, and local hidden gems to explore in the Okanagan.