Tamara Ritchie
Executive Director
Proudly raised in the North, Tamara started with Obair Economic Society in 2018. She is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities that she serves.
Phone: 250-782-2628 ext 101
E-mail: tritchie@obair.ca
Joebelle Flores
Administrative Assistant
Joebelle is a Business Management diploma graduate from Northern Lights College. During her studies, she began volunteering at Obair Economic Society where she discovered her passion for community service. Now a dedicated team member, Joebelle is committed to helping individuals achieve their goals. In her free time, she enjoys expressing her creativity through painting.
Phone: 250-782-2628 ext 106
E-mail: jflores@obair.ca
amara Arize
Program Manager
Amara is a certified Project Manager who enjoys managing the project journey of ideation to planning, execution/monitoring, and productivity. Loves to read fiction novels in her downtime and take long walks.
Phone: 250-782-2628 ext 107
E-mail: aarize@obair.ca
Miranda McCauley
Bookkeeper
Over the last 15 years, Miranda has worked in many factions of Finance, as well as Human Resources and Healthy & Safety, receiving an accounting Diploma in 2019, and Payroll Compliance Professional certificate in 2022. She is familiar with the not for profit environment and appreciates that the goals of the organization include providing support and services for those that are planning their careers and may be experiencing employment challenges.
Phone: 250-782-2628 ext 104
E-mail: mmccauley@obair.ca
Jennifer Ominayak
vocational coach
Jennifer started as Red Path Student and took over as the Red Path Facilitator immediately after the program. Her passion is helping those who are struggling with addiction or facing multiple barriers to employment find a positive outlook on life. She loves being creative and has a passion in artistry. Teaching individuals in new things fulfills her day.
Phone: 250-782-2628 ext 105
E-mail: jominayak@obair.ca
Justin Kyle Hupanda
Vocational Coach
Justin is a Post-Degree Business Management graduate from Northern Lights College. As a recognized student leader and volunteer, Justin was awarded by Guard.Me as one of the top campus ambassadors. Passionate about mental health advocacy, he actively engages in community volunteering. He also has a love for travel and is always eager to learn new things.
Phone: 250-782-2628 ext 102
E-mail: jhupanda@obair.ca
Joy Lyn Abraham
Vocational Coach
Having a passion for learning and growth, Joy is committed to serving individuals with aspirations and dreams. She is a former international student and graduate of the Business Management Post-Degree Diploma program from Northern Lights College.
Phone: 250-782-2628 ext 110
E-mail: jabraham@obair.ca