Mary Payette

Mary Payette has extensive experience in various roles focused on community support and youth development. Currently serving as an Emergency Shelter Worker and Acting Supervisor at the Calgary Drop In & Rehab Centre Society since April 2020, Mary previously worked as a Youth Development Worker at Cornerstone Youth Centre, where program planning and life skills development were key responsibilities. Other positions include Program Facilitator at Cerebral Palsy Alberta, where inclusion activities for persons with disabilities were coordinated, and external relations advisor roles within the oil and gas industry. Mary holds multiple educational certifications, including a Diploma in Addictions and Community Services from Reeves College and various certificates related to trauma awareness, housing, and community wellness.