I have also been involved in several writing projects developing resources for teachers, reviewing Family Studies textbooks and writing on-line courses. I have taught various courses in Family Studies but my area of focus is Nutrition and Health. I have a passion for cooking and travel and share this with my students in the classroom every day!
I have always felt close to the Home Economics field as cooking/ baking with my mother and grandmother is what initially sparked my interest in food and nutrition (I was probably stirring cake batter before I could walk haha). Looking forward to interacting with all of you!
I am passionate about promoting food literacy in children, family research, and family policy in Canada. I look forward to a future with the Ontario Home Economics Association, and getting to know other members!
I've done lots of volunteer work with various organizations, including teaching elementary school lessons about nutrition and healthy eating and assisting with children’s gardens and group cooking classes in the community. I really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes in my spare time. In addition, I love to sing and have been a member of the Amabile Choirs of London Canada for 13 years, and have traveled to compete in Newfoundland, Hawaii, Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Austria with the Choir. I am really enjoying the Foods and Nutrition Program at Brescia, and my goal for the future is to acquire an internship and pursue the Registered Dietitian designation as well as the Professional Home Economist designation.
Regardless if I become an RD or not, I plan to work within the food service sector because food is my passion! I am excited to join OHEA to meet other members who may share the same passion as me and hope to collaborate on exciting programs/initiatives one day!
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OHEA continues to grow with new PHEcs with diverse interests and backgrounds, including our newest three, Rebecca Horne, Kate Rollings & Adrienne Kester (not pictured)
OHEA is pleased to welcome another five new PHEcs this fall! You can read about them below!  Tess Coutu, P.H.Ec., RD. Tess is a registered dietitian who just finished her MSc in Food and Nutrition at Brescia University College (BUC). She has worked in various health care fields as dietitian including: long-term care, outpatient oncology, private practice, home care and most recently acute stroke care. She is currently an instructor at BUC for nutrition courses for first year undergraduates as well as third and fourth year nutrition students. She has a passion for how culture shapes our understanding of health and eating, as well as the importance of commensality as a foundation for health. She is very excited to be a part of the PHEc family! We are proud to welcome four new PHEcs this month! Not pictured below is Alyssa Hillstrom, P.H.Ec.  Taylor Page, P.H.Ec. Hello, my name is Taylor Page. I graduated from Brescia University College with a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition. After graduating I have taken courses including: Introduction to Tea, Quality Assurance, Managing Food Recalls, and Allergens. I am interested in using my nutrition knowledge and PHEc designation in a product development and regulatory affairs position. I love cooking and baking in my spare time, always trying new recipes. I am excited to be a PHEc and have the opportunity to learn more about the profession.
A warm welcome to four new PHEcs this summer! Congratulations on joining the OHEA community. We look forward to seeing where the diverse profession of Home Economics will take you!  Maddie Stolee, P.H.Ec. Hello! My name is Maddie Stolee. I graduatued in 2016 from Brescia University College with a degree in Human Ecology. Next, with a vision to build a career around “all things food”, I completed my Chef Training certificate at The Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College. During my schooling, I worked summers and part time through the year at McCormick Canada (makers of Club House Spices and Seasonings). I first worked as a Product Development Technician, batching and testing new products, then later as an Assistant Culinary Technologist, assisting in the development and testing of recipes for new and existing products and to support McCormick’s website content, which is my current role. Over the years, I have certainly developed a real passion for food and a love for exploring new flavours and new ingredients. I’m looking forward to being a part of OHEA, as well as a lifetime immersed in the delicious world of food.
We are pleased to welcome ten new PHEcs to our association this spring. With various backgrounds and expertise, our diverse group of professionals continues to grow.
I will be returning to Brescia to pursue a Professional Diploma in Dietetic Education and Practical Training in May of 2017 to pursue my dream of becoming a Registered Dietitian. Upon graduating from this degree, I hope to get into nutrition education to help increase awareness on various nutrition issues and the policies and guidelines associated with them. My passions are not just limited to nutrition. I have always been very involved in music, playing Piano for 14 years and Baritone and Trombone for 4 years. This passion for music got me involved in Western's Marching Band as a Trombonist. Outside of school I am an avid budgie breeder, having raised around 20 chicks since starting off. Coincidentally, my nutrition degree came in handy with this as a breeding hen and her chicks require specific diets for optimal health and growth. Overall, I am a very proud alumna of Brescia, and am honoured to be accepted into the Ontario Home Economics Association. I hope to do great things with not only the RD designation, but also the PHEc designation.
Food has always played a major part in my life. While living in New York City, I was the Head Chef for the Swedish Consul General. While raising a young family in Portland, OR I taught cooking classes to young and old. Usually with a focus on Scandinavian cooking and baking. For the past 9 years I have owned and operated the Beaches Bakeshop, located in the Upper Beaches, Toronto. Many kids have gone through my Taste-Buddies Cooking Classes at Beaches Bakeshop. There is nothing better than “waking up sleeping tastebuds” and encouraging young and old to try new foods and spread the love of cooking and eating! In my spare time, away from the cafe, I divide my time between family, running, hot yoga, friends, cross country skiing & traveling to name a few of my interests.
From there I went on to complete my MSc Human Nutrition at McGill University with my research focusing on how the food environment affects nutrition status in at-risk populations, such as youth and seniors. I am currently seeking home economics related work in Toronto and am also strongly considering going back to school to complete my B.Ed. and become a Home Economics teacher at the secondary level.
Presently, I am a healthy lifestyle coordinator with North York Community House. I facilitate cooking, nutrition and goal setting workshops with children, youth, adults and seniors, at our site in NW Toronto, and other locations in our community. For 4 years, I was responsible for the culinary training of newcomers and the operation of our social purpose enterprise, a catering company called "Delightfully Yours Catering". This fall, I will also be partnering with a dietician to offer a cooking workshop for those with decreased kidney function, and I will also be facilitating a menopause workshop and a retirement readiness forum. In the past, I have done food equipment demonstrations, taught cooking skills to school age children with the "Toronto District School Board", and facilitated gourmet cooking with "Toronto Parks and Recreation". Thank you to my fellow home economists for their encouragement and for the membership experience and opportunities within the THEA and the OHEIB. It is with pride that I will continue to facilitate and coordinate programs which benefit our community citizens.
Laurie also has an extensive background in chocolate confectionary and flavour applications. In 2013 Laurie completed a post graduate certificate in Food Security from the Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson. During her Food Security studies Laurie had the opportunity to volunteer in the advocacy office and community gardening with the Daily Break Food Bank. Laurie has a passion for food literacy, cooking and local food and proudly uses her new official PHEc designation!
To me, Family Studies is very important because family is the foundation of everything, and a good foundation is the key to a good life. Currently I am in the process of a Human Resources graduate program.
I later pursued my Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University and worked at Algoma University in student and faculty support roles for a number of years. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with a specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics at Brescia University College. I am currently in my third year and upon graduating I hope to combine my skills in geography and GIS, education and nutrition in a future career in public health research.
I spent three years at Ryerson completing my Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition and Food and graduated in June 2015. I am now in my second year of my Masters of Public Health -Nutrition and Dietetics program at the University of Toronto. After completing my program I hope to work as a Community/Public Health Dietitian. I have a particular interest in the School Food Environment. In my free time I enjoy running, playing tennis, reading and watching Netflix!
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