Natasha (Tasha) Bozek is the Community Grant Specialist for the Rural Mental Health Project. She was born and raised in Moncton, NB and moved to her husband’s hometown of Castor, AB after he retired from the Canadian Armed Forces. Tasha has been involved with grants in a variety of settings and roles over the past 25 years. Her training and education in psychology, criminology, education, and counselling along with her lived experience, work in the non-profit sector and making rural Alberta her home have fueled her passion for rural mental health. Tasha is looking forward to working with and supporting Animators as they strive to strengthen the mental wellbeing of their community.

Reach out to Tasha about all things grants!

With over 25 years of experience in the field of mental wellness, I bring a strong foundation of clinical expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping individuals and communities thrive. For the past seven years, I have served in leadership roles, guiding multidisciplinary teams and developing programs that promote resilience, mental health, and meaningful community connection.

My work is driven by a passion for creating inclusive, supportive spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered. Whether leading initiatives or mentoring others, I remain dedicated to fostering environments rooted in connection, authenticity, and growth.

Outside of my professional life, I’m a proud parent of four and actively involved in their diverse pursuits—from BMX racing to competitive show jumping. Our family life is filled with adventure, laughter, and a shared commitment to living fully and intentionally.

Stefani is the Project Lead for the Rural Mental Health Project.  Based in Edmonton, AB, with a degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Public Health, Stefani has been with the project since 2019. She is deeply passionate about creating community-driven solutions and empowering citizen-led initiatives to address the complex issues of mental health and wellness across Alberta. Stefani recognizes the immense value of strong networks and connections, believing that collaboration and shared knowledge are key to driving sustainable change in rural communities.

Tim is the Training Coordinator for the Rural Mental Health Project. He has spent over 28 years involved in community development work (asset-based), psycho-social capacity building in communities following natural and man made disasters and training development and facilitation for organizations across Alberta looking to create psychologically safer workplaces. Passionate about citizen-led community action he is a champion for social movements seeking change at a societal level. 

Reach out to Tim to chat about:

• Asset Based Community development
• Mentally healthier workplaces
• Disaster recovery and collective resilience
• Psycho-social capacity building
• Training creation and facilitation
• Community coaching

• Building strong community networks
• Strengthening rural mental health capacity
• Strategies for collaboration and inclusion
• Community-led approaches to mental well-being

Robyn is the Capacity Building Coordinator for the Rural Mental Health Project. She is passionate about building community capacity and systems change that positively impacts our mental health and wellbeing.  With a degree in Social Work and a lifetime of lived experience, Robyn is an advocate for positive mental health and reducing the stigma around mental illness. She brings a commitment to strength-based and trauma-informed approaches, as well as supporting a culture of care in her work with communities.

Reach out to Robyn to chat about:

• Capacity building and training
• Trauma-informed care
• Supporting peers
• Community resilience