- Phone: 587-891-8339
- Email: Intake@alcoverecovery.ca
You’re not alone. Our team is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and healing environment for women and families.
Alcove’s staff bring together compassion, professionalism, and a shared commitment to supporting women through recovery. Our work is grounded in safety, dignity, accountability, and practical care.
Marium serves as Clinical Director at Alcove, overseeing clinical programming and care. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with specialized training in psychiatry, along with additional certifications in addiction care. Drawing on her experience in addiction treatment and research, Marium is committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment for women in recovery.
Priya serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Alcove, leading the organization’s strategy, growth, and culture of empowerment and inclusion. With leadership experience across the nonprofit and private sectors, she offers a deeply informed understanding of addiction and the unique challenges women face in recovery and family reunification. She is committed to removing barriers and creating safe, supportive spaces where women and families can thrive.
Lisa serves as Director of Operations and Human Resources at Alcove, supporting both the people and systems that help the organization thrive. She holds a Bachelor of Business degree with a major in Human Resources and brings a thoughtful, people–centred approach to leadership. As a person in long–term recovery, she is proud to contribute both lived experience and professional expertise to Alcove’s mission.
Nkechi is the Resident Services Supervisor at Alcove, leading the frontline team with a focus on compassionate, trauma-informed care. She holds a Bachelor of Management in Human Resource and Labour Relations and brings strong experience in people management and client support. Having grown up with a parent who struggled with addiction, she brings personal understanding and deep commitment to supporting women in recovery.
I bring both professional and lived experience to supporting women and moms in recovery. With over 10 years in social services and my own recovery journey, I’m passionate about helping women navigate trauma, healing, and growth. I believe in the power of connection, creating space for hope, healing, and lasting change. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs, hiking, and being near the water.
Freda is the Facilities and Safety Supervisor at Alcove, overseeing facilities, food services, and supply coordination. She holds a Diploma in Accounting and Finance, a Diploma in Hospitality Management, and a Certificate in Addictions and Community Support Work. Freda brings a practical, hands-on approach to her role and takes pride in creating a safe, comfortable environment for women and families in recovery.
Addy brings nearly a decade of experience in addiction and recovery services and is passionate about supporting women on their path to healing. As a Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor, she combines professional expertise and lived experience to create a safe, compassionate space where women feel supported, empowered, and connected with their families.
Arielle is a woman in recovery and a proud mom of four who is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment where women can rediscover their worth, reconnect with their families, find their voices, and build lives they are proud of. She believes that recovery is not about becoming someone new, but about discovering who you truly are and having the support, tools, and community to become the healthiest and most authentic version of yourself.
Our Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, and strategic leadership in support of Alcove’s mission.
Doug is a longtime volunteer board member of Alcove, having seen it through many successes and challenges on the journey to its current iteration. He believes strongly in the value Alcove brings to the women and children it serves. Doug was born and raised in Calgary and raised his own family here while practicing law with Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP
Dr. Remington has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and brings over 20 years of expertise as a clinical and forensic psychologist, with specialized training and experience in dual-diagnosis treatment, to guide organizational strategy and fidelity to evidence-based care.
Heather is a visionary philanthropist whose work is deeply rooted in the belief that giving back is both a responsibility and a legacy. For over two decades she has been an advocate for the well-being of children, youth, women, dedicating her time , resources and heart to improving lives and creating brighter futures.
Through thoughtful collaboration, she has partnered with impactful organizations, aligning her foundation’s efforts with those that share her mission.
Catherine is a CPA and former CFO of a large public corporation listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges until the Corporation was taken over in 2018. She has served as a director and past Chair of Alcove for over two decades. Catherine and her husband Dale have 2 children and 2 granddaughters.
Carly Duerr is the Director, Capital Replacements & Upgrades Projects with AltaLink, and has over 20 years of experience in the utilities sector in a variety of areas including real-time operations, asset management and project execution.
Kathy currently serves as Senior Director of Internal Audit at AltaGas, and is a professional engineer and certified internal auditor who leads with empathy and is passionate about building a positive organizational culture.
Evan is the president and founder of Evan J. Strong Funeral Services. A native Calgarian, he is an active Rotarian and passionate about helping those in the community through his involvement in many non profit organizations in Calgary.
Sydney is a feminist and equality advocate dedicated to Alcove’s mission of trauma-informed women’s recovery. She has served on Alcove’s Board since 2017 and has been a practicing litigator at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP since 2014.
Carolynn started in the role of Treasurer for Alcove in 2026 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2021. Carolynn holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in accounting and is a certified holistic nutritionist.
Brian is a practicing lawyer who manages a diverse group of private operating companies in Canada and the US, focusing on capital preservation, strategic growth, and planning for succession.
At Alcove, women find safety, structure, and compassionate support while keeping their families together.