Leigh Ayton

WORKSHOP COORDINATOR, FACILITATOR

Leigh was born and raised in Ontario and has lived in Whitehorse on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch’än Council since 2011. She graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts and Science and the University of Toronto with a Master of Social Work. Leigh worked for nearly 10 years in the areas of harm reduction, HIV care, and substance abuse prevention and treatment.  In her role as the AURORA Workshop Coordinator she is excited to support diverse communities in maximizing their learning and workplace potential. Outside of work you’ll find her biking year-round and trying her hardest to finally grow a tomato North of 60.

Fawn Fritzen

FACILITATOR & MARKETING SPECIALIST

Fawn has a Bachelor of Commerce from Carleton University and a diverse background both culturally and professionally. She has lived in all three northern territories, has worked as an entrepreneur, teacher, facilitator, and performer, is a passionate advocate for epilepsy awareness, and speaks four languages. As the marketing specialist for AURORA, Fawn is keen to build new partnerships that will help people create better workplaces.

Stephanie Hammond

FACILITATOR

Stephanie graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Arts and from Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Education. She brings varied experiences as an educator to AURORA. She has led a Montessori middle school program in BC, instructed Biology in Ghana and taught in mainstream and alternative education classrooms in Ontario. In her role as Executive Director of LDAY, Stephanie continues to advocate for all learners in the workplace.