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Meet the Work Force leadership team
The YFC Work Force leadership team consists of collaborative efforts of Ian Croatto, Dixie Bredin, Dan Benson & Shaunna Goode. Committed to engaging and walking with youth, we aim to work collaboratively with community agencies, businesses and residences, to provide as many life giving opportunities to the youth we serve, allowing them to safely grow, discover, succeed and pursue their potential.
Each leader is committed to the journey of following Jesus and in turn to love and serve.
Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding Work Force.
Ian Croatto - Director - [email protected]
Work Force Job Studio/Job Start Program Team
Team lead: Dan Benson - Job Studio Coordinator - [email protected]
Reanna Murdock Strohschein - Job Studio/ Start Coordinator - [email protected]
Work Force Summer Work Force & Infinity Team
Team Lead: Dixie Bredin - Program Youth Coordinator (Infinity & Summer Work Force) - [email protected]
Mischa Doerksen - Youth Coordinator - [email protected]
Brett Bredin - Youth Coordinator - [email protected]
Chanice Sinclair - Work Force Staff - [email protected]
Caden deHoog - Summer Program Staff - [email protected]
Christina Duerksen - Summer Program Staff - [email protected]
Sophia Dunning - Summer Work for Admin - [email protected]
Work Force Thrive Adults:
Shaunna Goode - Youth Development Coordinator - s[email protected]a
Each leader is committed to the journey of following Jesus and in turn to love and serve.
Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding Work Force.
Ian Croatto - Director - [email protected]
Work Force Job Studio/Job Start Program Team
Team lead: Dan Benson - Job Studio Coordinator - [email protected]
Reanna Murdock Strohschein - Job Studio/ Start Coordinator - [email protected]
Work Force Summer Work Force & Infinity Team
Team Lead: Dixie Bredin - Program Youth Coordinator (Infinity & Summer Work Force) - [email protected]
Mischa Doerksen - Youth Coordinator - [email protected]
Brett Bredin - Youth Coordinator - [email protected]
Chanice Sinclair - Work Force Staff - [email protected]
Caden deHoog - Summer Program Staff - [email protected]
Christina Duerksen - Summer Program Staff - [email protected]
Sophia Dunning - Summer Work for Admin - [email protected]
Work Force Thrive Adults:
Shaunna Goode - Youth Development Coordinator - s[email protected]a
Ian Croatto B.Th, B.Sc.
Work Force Director Ian's role is to ensure staff are cared for and equipped to serve our youth. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Ian is committed to serving youth and young adults his entire career. Equipped with degrees in Theology (B.Th) and Behavioural Sciences (B.S. Special education) Ian has worked with the At-Risk youth for the past 25 years in a number of capacities from Special Education, Pastoral and addiction services. Ian is married and has three adult children loves travelling and particularly enjoys road trips with his wife and three children. Quirky and always ready for teasing and adventure, Ian is committed to serving youth in the William Whyte area. Shaunna was working as a grade 7 and 8 French teacher in Ontario when she felt God saying that it was now time for her to respond to a call He had placed on her life as a teen. This call was to move to Winnipeg and become involved in full time ministry. Shaunna loves working with youth, and she loves discipleship. These two passions are what lead her to YFC.
Shaunna began working at YFC in November 2012 in the Work Force ministry in Winnipeg’s north-end. After serving with Work Force for 7 years, she was invited to take on a new role. YFC wanted to start up a new ministry in the William Whyte neighbourhood (an inner city community she hopes to see thrive in the future) and asked Shaunna if she would be willing to give leadership to this. This was definitely a God thing. He had been preparing Shaunna for this role without her knowing it; even to the point of having her move to the North End, so that she could live where she served. Shaunna’s genuine love for the community she serves is apparent to all who spend even the shortest amount of time with her. We are also thrilled to have Shaunna be a member of the YFC Canada national committee on Diversity. Shaunna is indeed a leader. She leads by example, and she leads with her heart. When not at work, Shaunna enjoys reading, doing puzzles, playing the flute, and more recently, gardening. She’s always up for a good adventure, and believes that laughter is the best medicine. |
Dan Benson
Work Force Job Studio Coordinator Dan provides leadership to our Job Studio and Job Start training programs ensuring participating youth and volunteers are equipped and cared for. If Dan cares for the youth as well as he does his gardens.... they will do well! |
Dixie Bredin
Work Force Youth Coordinator Dixie provides leadership to our Summer Work Force and Infinity Youth programs ensuring youth, staff and volunteers participating are well equipped and cared for. Dixie grew up doing people ministry for as long as she can remember in and out of the church. She has a heart for people who are in difficult places and is passionate about walking alongside others in life, listening and encouraging. She loves having fun, playing music, doing any sort of outdoor activity and just being around people. In 2017 she graduated from Lifeteams school of urban outreach where she worked with street entrenched youth and young adults in east vancouver. She has spent many years working with all aged kids and teens at summer camp as a staff member and later as the director. Dixie has lived in the William Whyte area for 2 years now and is excited to be a part of her community and serve right where God has planted her. If you would like to hear more about what is going on with any of the workforce programs or would like to connect feel free to reach out. [email protected] |