NATHAN WIEBE (Executive Director)

Nathan started his professional career as the program director of the SCCYI in May of 2014 after graduating with a degree in Psychology from Briercrest. In July of 2016, Nathan took over as the Executive Director and oversees the overall operations of the SCCYI.  Nathan’s past experience as a hockey coach and trainer, mentor and counsellor, combined with his work ethic and vision for the future make him an effective leader at The Center and in our community. Nathan also serves on various boards and committees, while also volunteering as the team Chaplain and Respect in Hockey Leadership Champion for the Swift Current Broncos.

“We will continue to support youth and families in our community in impactful ways as we grow as an organization. Our goal is to love unconditionally, while creating a space for everyone to feel safe, welcome and seek support as needed.”

Nathan works out of The Center.

Chandra Ajayi (Community & Office Director)

Bio Coming soon!

KENTON UNRUH (Program Director)

Kenton has been working and volunteering at The Center since 2012. Kenton has a passion for the wellbeing of the youth in our community, and it shows in the way he relates and connects with every student that comes into The Center. Kenton plays a significant role in the development and implementation of the programming here at The Center as the Program Director. He heads up the Gate youth group on Tuesday nights, he oversees programming, and works to build into the lives of the youth every chance he gets. He is excited to continue building relationships with youth, helping them to make a positive, meaningful impact in our community.

Kenton works out of The Center.

Zac Neufeld (Program Administrator)

Zachary joined The Center in early April 2026. He has a Kinesiology Degree from the University of Lethbridge. He is a certified personal trainer and firefighter with the RM of Swift Current. He enjoys being physically active and inspiring others to do so. He has a passion for giving back to the community and loves working with youth. He will be working on social media/marketing, mentorship, and Volunteer programs, and the Drop-in Youth programming.

Zac works out of The Center.

AMY CALDWELL (Program Administrator)

Amy joined The Center in August 2024. She has a business certificate through Sask Polytechnic and Bible certificate through Torchbearers International. She loves to travel and has volunteered working at bible schools in Hawaii, England and Greece. Amy has a heart for missions and sharing the hope she has in Jesus. Amy and her husband Clark recently moved back to Swift Current after living away for the past few years. She loves being creative and is excited to work on social media and marketing for The Center. She will also be working on the Mentorship and Volunteer programs as well as with the Drop-in Youth programming. 

Amy is currently on maternity leave.

LANNA KOETHLER (Program Assistant)

Lanna joined the staff at the Center in the April of 2023. She has spent a large portion of her professional career working with the youth in our community speaking in the schools sharing with the youth her testimony of overcoming addiction in its magnitude that had taken her through the depths of despair. It has always been Lanna’s lifelong passion to serve the community she was raised in. It was this that led her to a career in which she has become passionate about developing programming for youth that are struggling with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and homelessness.

Lanna was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan while raised in Wymark, Saskatchewan and now has five children of her own. Growing up she was only 15 years of age when she first experienced substance misuse. Her life would soon spiral out of control due to illicit drug use and her involvement in the illegal drug trade. It was in 2017 that she found herself up against the wall that she finally found her way to recovery through Christ.

She presently sits as the chairperson for the drug strategy action committee with goals to further educate the community about drug misuse. Lanna has a diploma in addictions counselling and community support work in which she graduated with honours and distinctions. Furthermore, she invests into the youth in our community by certifying in ASSIST- suicide first aid, First Aid, Safe Food Handling, and Control Theory.

Lanna works out of The Center.

MEGAN JACKSON (Youth & Family Counsellor – MA, CCC)

Megan joined the team at The Center in September 2018. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and English from Augustana University where she also played 4 years of varsity basketball in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. Megan also has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Briercrest Seminary. She has coached both basketball and volleyball at SCCHS, and continues to officiate both sports. Megan also had the privilege of coaching with the U17 girls Surge basketball club team for the past 3 years.

Her greatest passion is working alongside young people and families to discover their strengths and build new skills to achieve their goals.  She enjoys working with individuals and families (and love working with tweens, teenagers, and young adults), especially in the areas of communication skills, peer relationships, self-harm, disordered eating, anxiety, and other social and emotional issues.

Megan works out of The Center – Support Services.

RALPH AMAN (Youth & Family Counsellor – MSW, RSW)

I am a Registered Social Worker in Saskatchewan and have extensive experience in helping those who experience mental health concerns. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Regina. I am experienced in treating a variety of challenges, including working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, addictions, unresolved trauma and family therapy. I work with adolescents, families, parent’s and individuals.

My therapeutic approach is person-centered and draws upon various therapeutic models including: Cognitive behavior therapy, Narrative therapy and EMDR to craft treatments that honor a person’s unique nature and needs. Depending on the challenge at hand, this may involve teaching coping skills that help reduce more immediate symptoms; insights-based work to help discover how our life experiences shape and form us; and strategies that help us transition from suffering and feeling stuck to moving towards what we find meaningful and important.

Ralph works out of The Center – Support Services.

Konrad Schulz (Youth & Family Counsellor – MA)

I am a recent graduate of Briercrest Seminary and hold a Master of Arts in Counselling. To further my qualifications, I have applied for both my Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and my Associate Professional Counsellor (ACP) through the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I am brand new to The Centre and have enjoyed getting to know the city and the wonderful people who call it home.
I approach counselling from a strength-based and client-centred perspective and view people from a systemic and attachment lens. I do not have significant training in any modality currently but have experience with Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My focus is always to provide a safe and welcome space for all that helps foster positive change, whether that be through talk therapy, practical exercises, or play. I provide a warm and stable presence and love working with people of all walks of life.
Konrad works out of The Center.

 

Shiane Benoit (Administration Assistant)

Shiane joined the Center in September 2025. She has worked the last 8 years doing admin work for different businesses.
She has a creative eye for art, design and baking that she loves to share with others. She grew up in Swift Current from the

age of 13 and has seen the impact the Center has on its community. It was this that prompted her to want to join the Center

and be part of something more. She now has a daughter of her own and can see how important the influence on today’s
youth is. The way the staff at the Center allow their passions and love to flow through them to the youth is extremely inspiring.

Her ability to organize details efficiently provides structure and organization to the team.

“I want youth to realize their value and become aware of what their true potential is.”

Shiane works out of The Center – Support Services.

COURTNEY GERBRANDT (Administration Assistant)

Courtney joined The Center as Administration Assistant in August 2024. She has a passion for helping others and is excited to contribute to The Center’s mission to create a safe and welcoming space for youth in the community.  Whether directing phone calls, booking counselling appointments, or assisting with the mentorship program, Courtney is happy to help and hopes everyone who comes to The Center feels welcome.

Courtney works out of The Center – Support Services.

Courtney is currently on maternity leave.

Elizabeth Engen (Kitchen Manager)

I was born in Swift Current, but grew up in Frontier.
I was raised in a family that cared for others mightily. The biggest influence on those formative years was my Grandma who would literally drop everything to make warm cinnamon buns for someone going through a hard time or jump on a plane and go halfway around the world to love on someone. Often on big holidays, there would be a person with no family sharing our table. Food has always been something for me that is a tangible way of showing how much you care.
Starting in junior high, I experienced a period of separation and feeling like I didn’t belong . This was the path that I walked long into my twenties. Due to this experience I care deeply about being a person that speaks life and can be a shoulder to lean on through the difficult times.
I am a very creative person and you can find me at any moment with either a project in my hands or dreaming up the next one, while I juggle five more that are in progress.
Elizabeth works out of The Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATHAN WIEBE (Executive Director)

Nathan started his professional career as the program director of the SCCYI in May of 2014 after graduating with a degree in Psychology from Briercrest. In July of 2016, Nathan took over as the Executive Director and oversees the overall operations of the SCCYI.  Nathan’s past experience as a hockey coach and trainer, mentor and counsellor, combined with his work ethic and vision for the future make him an effective leader at The Center and in our community. Nathan also serves on various boards and committees, while also volunteering as the team Chaplain and Respect in Hockey Leadership Champion for the Swift Current Broncos.

“We will continue to support youth and families in our community in impactful ways as we grow as an organization. Our goal is to love unconditionally, while creating a space for everyone to feel safe, welcome and seek support as needed.”

Nathan works out of The Center.

AMANDA PENNER (Community & Office Director)

Mandy joined the staff at The Center in September 2018. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Briercrest and is currently working on her Master of Arts degree. Mandy spent three years teaching in Thailand with her husband before coming back to Canada to work in camp ministry.  Together they have worked at camps in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Mandy loves being a support to others and helping them to excel in what they are trying to accomplish, whether that is sitting down for a coffee and a chat, or making sure that things are running smoothly in the background. She is excited to use her skills to help bring a positive impact to everyone who visits The Center.

Mandy works out of The Center – Support Services.

KENTON UNRUH (Program Director)

Kenton has been working and volunteering at The Center since 2012. Kenton has a passion for the wellbeing of the youth in our community, and it shows in the way he relates and connects with every student that comes into The Center. Kenton plays a significant role in the development and implementation of the programming here at The Center as the Program Director. He heads up the Gate youth group on Tuesday nights, he oversees programming, and works to build into the lives of the youth every chance he gets. He is excited to continue building relationships with youth, helping them to make a positive, meaningful impact in our community.

Kenton works out of The Center.

Zac Neufeld (Program Administrator)

Zachary joined The Center in early April 2026. He has a Kinesiology Degree from the University of Lethbridge. He is a certified personal trainer and firefighter with the RM of Swift Current. He enjoys being physically active and inspiring others to do so. He has a passion for giving back to the community and loves working with youth. He will be working on social media/marketing, mentorship, and Volunteer programs, and the Drop-in Youth programming.

Zac works out of The Center.

AMY CALDWELL (Program Administrator)

Amy joined The Center in August 2024. She has a business certificate through Sask Polytechnic and Bible certificate through Torchbearers International. She loves to travel and has volunteered working at bible schools in Hawaii, England and Greece. Amy has a heart for missions and sharing the hope she has in Jesus. Amy and her husband Clark recently moved back to Swift Current after living away for the past few years. She loves being creative and is excited to work on social media and marketing for The Center. She will also be working on the Mentorship and Volunteer programs as well as with the Drop-in Youth programming. 

Amy is currently on maternity leave.

LANNA KOETHLER (Program Assistant)

Lanna joined the staff at the Center in the April of 2023. She has spent a large portion of her professional career working with the youth in our community speaking in the schools sharing with the youth her testimony of overcoming addiction in its magnitude that had taken her through the depths of despair. It has always been Lanna’s lifelong passion to serve the community she was raised in. It was this that led her to a career in which she has become passionate about developing programming for youth that are struggling with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and homelessness.

Lanna was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan while raised in Wymark, Saskatchewan and now has five children of her own. Growing up she was only 15 years of age when she first experienced substance misuse. Her life would soon spiral out of control due to illicit drug use and her involvement in the illegal drug trade. It was in 2017 that she found herself up against the wall that she finally found her way to recovery through Christ.

She presently sits as the chairperson for the drug strategy action committee with goals to further educate the community about drug misuse. Lanna has a diploma in addictions counselling and community support work in which she graduated with honours and distinctions. Furthermore, she invests into the youth in our community by certifying in ASSIST- suicide first aid, First Aid, Safe Food Handling, and Control Theory.

Lanna works out of The Center.

MEGAN JACKSON (Youth & Family Counsellor – MA, CCC)

Megan joined the team at The Center in September 2018. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and English from Augustana University where she also played 4 years of varsity basketball in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. Megan also has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Briercrest Seminary. She has coached both basketball and volleyball at SCCHS, and continues to officiate both sports. Megan also had the privilege of coaching with the U17 girls Surge basketball club team for the past 3 years.

Her greatest passion is working alongside young people and families to discover their strengths and build new skills to achieve their goals.  She enjoys working with individuals and families (and love working with tweens, teenagers, and young adults), especially in the areas of communication skills, peer relationships, self-harm, disordered eating, anxiety, and other social and emotional issues.

Megan works out of The Center – Support Services.

RALPH AMAN (Youth & Family Counsellor – MSW, RSW)

I am a Registered Social Worker in Saskatchewan and have extensive experience in helping those who experience mental health concerns. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Regina. I am experienced in treating a variety of challenges, including working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, addictions, unresolved trauma and family therapy. I work with adolescents, families, parent’s and individuals.

My therapeutic approach is person-centered and draws upon various therapeutic models including: Cognitive behavior therapy, Narrative therapy and EMDR to craft treatments that honor a person’s unique nature and needs. Depending on the challenge at hand, this may involve teaching coping skills that help reduce more immediate symptoms; insights-based work to help discover how our life experiences shape and form us; and strategies that help us transition from suffering and feeling stuck to moving towards what we find meaningful and important.

Ralph works out of The Center – Support Services.

Konrad Schulz (Youth & Family Counsellor – MA)

I am a recent graduate of Briercrest Seminary and hold a Master of Arts in Counselling. To further my qualifications, I have applied for both my Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and my Associate Professional Counsellor (ACP) through the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I am brand new to The Centre and have enjoyed getting to know the city and the wonderful people who call it home.
I approach counselling from a strength-based and client-centred perspective and view people from a systemic and attachment lens. I do not have significant training in any modality currently but have experience with Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My focus is always to provide a safe and welcome space for all that helps foster positive change, whether that be through talk therapy, practical exercises, or play. I provide a warm and stable presence and love working with people of all walks of life.
Konrad works out of The Center.

 

Shiane Benoit (Administration Assistant)

Shiane joined the Center in September 2025. She has worked the last 8 years doing admin work for different businesses.
She has a creative eye for art, design and baking that she loves to share with others. She grew up in Swift Current from the

age of 13 and has seen the impact the Center has on its community. It was this that prompted her to want to join the Center

and be part of something more. She now has a daughter of her own and can see how important the influence on today’s
youth is. The way the staff at the Center allow their passions and love to flow through them to the youth is extremely inspiring.

Her ability to organize details efficiently provides structure and organization to the team.

“I want youth to realize their value and become aware of what their true potential is.”

Shiane works out of The Center – Support Services.

COURTNEY GERBRANDT (Administration Assistant)

Courtney joined The Center as Administration Assistant in August 2024. She has a passion for helping others and is excited to contribute to The Center’s mission to create a safe and welcoming space for youth in the community.  Whether directing phone calls, booking counselling appointments, or assisting with the mentorship program, Courtney is happy to help and hopes everyone who comes to The Center feels welcome.

Courtney works out of The Center – Support Services.

Courtney is currently on maternity leave.

Elizabeth Engen (Kitchen Manager)

I was born in Swift Current, but grew up in Frontier.
I was raised in a family that cared for others mightily. The biggest influence on those formative years was my Grandma who would literally drop everything to make warm cinnamon buns for someone going through a hard time or jump on a plane and go halfway around the world to love on someone. Often on big holidays, there would be a person with no family sharing our table. Food has always been something for me that is a tangible way of showing how much you care.
Starting in junior high, I experienced a period of separation and feeling like I didn’t belong . This was the path that I walked long into my twenties. Due to this experience I care deeply about being a person that speaks life and can be a shoulder to lean on through the difficult times.
I am a very creative person and you can find me at any moment with either a project in my hands or dreaming up the next one, while I juggle five more that are in progress.
Elizabeth works out of The Center.