About Us
The Alzheimer Society of PEI comprises of a team of caring and dedicated professionals committed to fulfilling our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Our Vision & Mission
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The mission of the Alzheimer Society of PEI is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as to promote the search for a cause and a cure.
The Alzheimer Society of PEI comprises of a team of caring and dedicated professionals committed to fulfilling the mission of the Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island.
Our History
Since its founding in 1978, the Alzheimer Society has grown and expanded to serve Canadians from coast to coast. Learn more our history here and read some of the highlights of the Society's work since its early years.
Our Team
Jaime Constable
CEO
Jaime has a strong commitment to excellence in the supports and services provided to persons living with dementia, their care partners, family members, and friends. She completed a degree in Psychology from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2010.
Jaime has worked in the non-profit sector for over ten years, including the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County and her previous role at our Society here in PEI in 2010-2011. She has extensive experience in the delivery of programs and services, in strategic partnership development and inter-sectoral initiatives to improve the system of care. She has been an advocate for innovation and change in the delivery of services for seniors, and in technologies that support system efficiency and a better health care experience for families.
Born and raised here on the Island, Jaime was heavily involved in athletics. Returning to PEI in 2019, she is grateful to be home, close to family, on the Island she loves so much. Jaime coaches high school volleyball, and has a strong interest in health and wellness.
Shelley King
Interim Manager of Programs and Services
Support Services Coordinator - East Prince, Summerside, and West Queens
Shelley is thrilled to be part of such a dynamic team with the Alzheimer Society. She joins the team with over 15 years of nursing experience, most of which have been spent working with persons living with dementia in a variety of settings. She has passion for making a positive difference to people and their families living with dementia. She’s a compassionate and helpful source of guidance for anyone with any type of dementia.
Shelley loves spending time exploring the Island. She especially loves being outside and breathing in the ocean air. In her free time, you will find her spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs. They enjoy looking for sea glass and going for walks along any beach. She does her best to live each day to its fullest potential and appreciates the simpler things in life.
Jaclyn Gallant
Support Services Coordinator - Prince County
Jaclyn was born and raised in West Cape, PEI and has lived in Western PEI for most of her adult life. Apart from living in Charlottetown as she completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree and St. John’s Nfld training in the Education program at Memorial University, she has lived in Fortune Cove for the last sixteen years where she currently resides with her family. She loves her community and has been quite involved in various aspects of it over the years through her professional and volunteer work. Jaclyn can often be found on the trails or beaches enjoying this gorgeous Island with her dog, spending time at home, or running to various activities with her children.
She loves serving and supporting families in the west end, utilizing the skills she has learned navigating through the difficult diagnosis of two of her children, as a disabilities advocate, through community outreach work, as well as her experience teaching in local schools.
Maria MacLean
Support Services Coordinator - Kings County
Maria is excited to be a part of the Alzheimer Society team. She is passionate about the older adult population and developing ways to improve aging and quality of life through education and support. Maria holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and a graduate degree in Mental Health and Addictions from Dalhousie University.
Maria has spent many hours volunteering and working with older adults conducting research for the Psychology department at UPEI, advocating for healthy aging, and spreading awareness of ageism. She is passionate about neurocognition with an interest in memory.
Maria was born and raised on Prince Edward Island and is especially fond of our beautiful Island summers. She enjoys visiting the stunning Island beaches and spending time in nature. She loves the Island community and connecting with individuals through the Alzheimer Society.
Vanessa Van Dent
Support Services & Clinical Coordinator
Vanessa is from the beautiful State of Colorado in the United States and moved to Canada in 2013. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2007 from Arizona State University. Vanessa is working to complete a program to get her Certified Professional Coach (CPCC) designation. She wants to use the skills she learns from this program to deepen therapeutic relationships and help guide individuals in finding the best paths and outcomes that work for them to move forward in life’s journey.
Vanessa believes everyone should have the opportunity to be in a safe space to be open, honest, and vulnerable about their experiences and what their needs are. She is excited to support those needs by working with the Alzheimer Society of PEI and helping to connect Community Members to needed resources to care for themselves and their loved ones living with dementia.
She loves being at the beach on a warm sunny day with the tide out and playing with her children. Her personal hobbies include knitting, hot yoga, listening to lots of interesting podcasts and lots of time with family.
Sara Abu Itham
Support Services Coordinator - Queens County
Sara was born and raised in Prince Edward Island. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Science at UPEI, and a Gerontology Social Service Worker diploma at Seneca College. Her love for seniors led her to begin working at the Alzheimer Society of PEI in 2017. Following a move to Ontario in 2019, she continued working with the Alzheimer Society of York Region. Sara has led various support and education programs for persons living with dementia and their families over the years, and is looking forward to continuing this work with the ASPEI team.
Sara is thrilled to be back on this beautiful island with her husband and daughter surrounded by family and friends. In her free time, Sara volunteers with Girl Guides and enjoys doing puzzles, playing games, and spending time in nature.
Kristen Sherman, MA, CT, CCC
Counselling Therapist
Kristen is a dedicated Counselling Therapist who brings warmth, curiosity, and a love of lifelong learning to her work. She cares deeply about creating a supportive space where people feel respected, understood, and able to explore what matters most to them.
She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa. Kristen is a registered Counselling Therapist (CT) with the College of Counselling Therapists of PEI (CCTPEI) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). In addition to her work with the Alzheimer Society of PEI, she also sees clients through a private practice in Charlottetown.
Kristen grew up in Ontario, spent five years living in Asia, and now calls PEI home. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, trying new foods, staying active, and planning her next adventure.
Bronwyn Spenceley
Operations and Special Projects Coordinator
Bronwyn was born and raised in Charlottetown, PEI. She loves living in PEI, especially because she is close to her family, beaches, and amazing sunsets. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2018. After working and living in Toronto for four years, Bronwyn and her husband moved back to PEI in 2022 and she hasn’t looked back. Outside of work she loves reading, hiking, sailing, cooking/baking, playing board games, and travelling.
Bronwyn spent many hours volunteering throughout her schooling, and she’s really excited to be giving back to the Island again through the Alzheimer Society of PEI. Bronwyn has a personal connection to Alzheimer’s/dementia, which makes providing her fellow Islanders with compassion and servicing her community even more meaningful.
Ikoojo Ugbamaja
Administrative Assistant
Ikoojo is an internationally trained lawyer with a strong background in executive support, administration, and community-focused service. Originally from Nigeria, Ikoojo now calls Prince Edward Island home and is grateful for the community and family-centered lifestyle the Island offers.
She first joined the Alzheimer Society of PEI as a dedicated volunteer and quickly felt at home. Because she loves supporting people and creating systems that help others thrive, Ikoojo is thrilled to now be part of the organization in a larger capacity.
Outside of work, Ikoojo enjoys spending time with her family, baking, creating natural self-care products, and encouraging women to live with confidence and purpose. She is honoured to be part of a team dedicated to promoting dignity, understanding, and quality of life for all Islanders.
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