About BANA

Barbara Trojniak, MN, NP-PHC

I grew up in Windsor and went on to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Windsor in 2007. I briefly relocated to London and completed the Master of Nursing – Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program at Western University in 2014. I have extensive experience having worked as a registered nurse within a variety of Emergency Departments in southwestern Ontario. As a Nurse Practitioner, I started off at an agency that allowed me the opportunity to manage the primary health care needs of clients afflicted with mental health concerns, and then moved on to a Family Health Team in Harrow, ON where I had the opportunity to care for people at all stages of their lives. I have always received a great sense of fulfilment from helping and collaborating with others and feel it is a privilege to be a part of this interdisciplinary team at BANA, where we work together to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients.

When I’m not involved in continuing education, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and engaging in new experiences.

Jade Piper, MSW, RSW

Originally from Nova Scotia, I have lived in Windsor since 2013. I graduated from the University of Windsor with my Bachelors of Social Work in 2020 and my Masters of Social work in 2021. I began my work with BANA in 2019 as a student and became a full time Clinical Therapist here in 2021. I have several years of program development and clinical experience in the mental health field, working with both individuals and groups, at Windsor Life Centre, Legal Assistance of Windsor and with The Liberty Project and Lancers Recover Program, both initiatives at the University of Windsor that focus on supporting individuals facing substance use challenges. I consider myself a mental health advocate, aiming to work alongside individuals, community members and local organizations to reduce stigma by informing and educating others around mental health challenges.

My heart lies within clinical work and I am so grateful to be a part of such an amazing organization that has been doing incredible things in the Windsor community for decades and look forward to my future here at BANA.

Shaina Thompson, MSW, RSW

I was born and raised in Chatham, ON, and moved to Lakeshore in 2018. I graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2019 with my Bachelor of Social Work degree and completed my Master of Social Work degree in 2020 at Wayne State University where I had the opportunity to specialize in psychodynamic and cognitive behaioural therapies. I focused my university research on the complexity of eating disorders, which sparked my lifelong interest in working with those affected by disordered eating and body image concerns. I have been fortunate enough to work with several organizations in the mental health field including the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, Canadian Mental Health Association, and Windsor Regional Hospital.

I am incredibly grateful to work for BANA as I am extremely passionate about mental health and helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies. When I am not at work I enjoy being outdoors, travelling, cooking, and spending time with my loved ones.

Stephani Fenkanyn, CNP, M.Sc.(OT), B.HK

I grew up in Tecumseh, Ontario and I attended the University in Windsor for my undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics and completed a minor in Psychology. From there, I went on to Western University and attained a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT). After working in OT for some time, I was inspired by my own personal health struggles and went back to school at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto. I received a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and the designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). I spent the next few years in Toronto, seeing clients and collaborating with companies in the holistic health field for recipe development and content curation. I continue to see clients privately and work as a body positive nutritionist when treating my clients.

One of my main passions is empowering individuals to love their bodies and to fuel them so they can thrive and live full, happy lives. I accepted my role as Health Educator at BANA in August of 2018 and I feel as though all my past educational and work experiences come together to benefit me in this position. I can’t wait to see where it takes me! I really enjoy being on the team at BANA because it provides variety, fun and interacting with a wide variety of people.

When I am not working, I love practicing yoga, getting outdoors, travelling and spending quality time with my niece and nephew. Some of my long term goals are: to further my own business as a Health At Every Size (HAES) nutritionist, speak at WE Day and to gain my yoga teaching certification.

Patrick Kelly, Adp. Advertising-Business

Originally from Chatham I have lived in Windsor since 1996. As a graduate of St. Clair College with an Advanced Diploma in Advertising/Business I’ve spent the past two decades working with a variety of organizations including the MediaDuo Advertising Agency, Dimanti Stone Works, the John McGivney Children’s Centre, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Lakeview Montessori School, the Children’s Achievement Centre and KPMG.
I’ve been at BANA since 2007 and I am currently the Communications and Office Administrator and Editor-in-Chief of the BANA Be Yourself Magazine. My responsibilities include public relations, media, fundraising, administration and IT services. In addition to my role at BANA, from 2011-2016, I served as an instructor in St. Clair College’s Advertising program.
As a representative of BANA, I actively participate in several community committees; as Co-Chair of the Service Alliance for Equality (SAFE), as Marketing Chair for Windsor Essex Communities in motion, and as a committee member for Children’s Fest.
In my personal life along with my wife Lorretta and 2 kids, Zander and Carly I volunteer time with the Emerald Isle Dance Society and The Windsor Feis Association.

E.M. Colautti

I am the Medical Secretary for BANA and the WEIOP program for Windsor-Essex County. I have enjoyed working in the healthcare field for the past nine years. As well, I have always had an abiding love of animals; and I am a member of PETA. My ultimate goal is to obtain a Masters of Education.