Our Foundation Team

Sean Doerkson

Chief Executive Officer

Sean Doerkson

Chief Executive Officer

Born in Grande Prairie, Sean has deep roots in the Peace Region.

After having spent time in various towns and cities across the province, Sean and his Wife Tracy returned to live in Grande Prairie and raise their three children.

He has more than 30 years of leadership experience, including 19 years dedicated to philanthropy with his role on the Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter (Sunrise House) Board. His proven commitment to community development and relationship-building has made a lasting impact in the region. In addition to Sunrise House, Sean is a past board member of the GPRC Alumni Foundation Board, The Northwestern Alberta Foundation Board, The Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park Board and has dedicated time coaching minor ball, minor hockey, and minor soccer in Grande Prairie while his children were very active in sports.

Outside of work Sean and Tracy enjoy spending time golfing, skiing, and curling.

With his passion for community engagement, relationship building and fund development, Sean looks forward to helping the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation flourish as it continues to enhance healthcare for your region and its residents.

Brittany Kelsey

Director of Operations

Brittany Kelsey

Director of Operations

Born and raised in the Greater Vancouver Area, Brittany Kelsey moved to our region in early adulthood. Soon after settling here, she began her career in philanthropy and like many who enter the charitable sector, she hasn’t looked back.

Brittany is an enthusiastic and engaged community member who has volunteered for several community events throughout the years. She has sat on a long list of committees in support of events happening in our region as well – most recently, you might recognize her welcoming smile from the 2024 Alberta Winter Games where she volunteered as an Ambassador.

A very proud mother of a young daughter, Brittany finds time to enjoy tennis, golf and yoga, and is also working hard to further her education by completing a degree in Commerce through Athabasca University.

She joins your Foundation Family as Director of Operations – Philanthropy, and she brings with her a wealth of working knowledge in several areas of philanthropic and foundation work. She has strong fund development, community engagement and leadership skills. Her ambitious attitude and positive, caring personality will help Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation flourish as we advocate for enhancing and advancing the health and healthcare needs of our region and its residents.

Dale Bond

Director of Ken Sargent House

Dale Bond

Director of Ken Sargent House

Originally from Yellowknife, NT, Dale moved to the region nearly 30 years ago to pursue her post-secondary education in early childhood development at the former Grande Prairie Regional College. After graduating in 2000, she furthered her education at the University of Calgary, earning a bachelor’s degree in social work, while concurrently studying at the University of Alberta for a Bachelor of Education.

Dale brings a wealth of experience from her career in social services. She previously served as the Stakeholder Relations Manager for Ronald McDonald House (Peace Region) until 2018 and most recently held the role of Home Support Coordinator for the County of Grande Prairie before joining the Foundation in November 2024.

With her extensive professional background and her compassionate, community-focused outlook, Dale is a perfect fit for the Director role at Ken Sargent House. She deeply understands the importance of supporting families while their loved ones receive treatment and is committed to making a difference in your region. Dale also lends her time to various local committees and boards, further demonstrating her passion for giving back.

Outside of work, Dale is a proud mother to three wonderful children who keep her days busy and her heart full.

Shelley Berg

Director of Finance

Paula Masterson aka Butterfly - Therapeutic Clown

Paula Masterson aka Butterfly - Therapeutic Clown

Paula moved to Grande Prairie from Ontario in 2001, after taking a year to travel all over the place. Her travels also included living in Russia for a few months as a youth coordinator and working in drama and various other artistic ventures. After that, she decided to settle in the Grande Prairie area.

Paula’s background is in arts with drama, acting and storytelling. For many many years Paula was owner-operator of a successful business called “ Little Lucy’s clown caboose “ in 2004 she presented the Therapeutic Clown Program to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation.

As the years passed and life at home with kiddos became crazy busy Paula decided to focus more on the therapeutic clowning side of the business and retired her alter ego ”Little Lucy”. Paula’s Butterfly character as the therapeutic hospital clown has been operating for 16 years in Grande Prairie.

Another joy in Paula’s life is truly her family and children with 2 teens, 1 tween and a toddler, the home is also occupied by the cat who rules over the dog and parrot. On the side, as a hobby, Paula loves to keep busy by creating new things and buying and selling vintage and antique items through her small pickers business.

Alyeska Silvester-Degen

Development Officer

Alyeska Silvester-Degen

Development Officer

Alyeska is a first generation Canadian, born and raised in Grande Prairie. She holds a BSc from the University of Saskatchewan and has a strong background in science, politics, and community collaboration.

She is passionate about the Grande Prairie region and encourages others to support local whenever possible. She served as a Grande Prairie and Districts Catholic School Board Trustee for eight years where she developed a deep passion for advocacy, policy and procedure, and community engagement. She has also volunteered her time to various other committees, councils and community engagements.

When Alyeska isn’t working for your Foundation, she practices ventriloquism. She enjoys using her talent as part of her volunteer efforts, and to raise money for charities and foundations. She is also an animal lover, an avid reader, and a proud mother to her three children.

She loves to travel, whether it be an international trip or camping in BC. Alyeska values spending time with her close friends and family.

Brooke Beaulieu

Philanthropy Coordinator

Brooke Beaulieu

Philanthropy Coordinator

Brooke was born and raised on the reserve in Bushe River in Mackenzie County, where the land, her culture, and her community helped shape the person she is today.

From a young age, she learned the value of responsibility and connection by spending countless hours outdoors, helping her dad care for cattle, and growing up surrounded by family and tradition.

In 2018, she made the move to Grande Prairie. She brought with her not only a strong work ethic, but a deep-rooted love for people and a desire to make a difference.

With a background in Early Learning and Childhood Education, Brooke is passionate about supporting children in their early years, helping them build confidence, feel safe, and know they’re seen. She believes that small acts of kindness and care have a lasting impact on those around her, and she carries that value into everything that she does.

Brooke is grounded by her values: kindness, integrity, and community. She lives by the idea of leaving people better than she found them - whether that’s through her work, her relationships, or simply how she shows up in the world.

At her core, Brooke is most at home when she is outdoors Whether she’s helping out on the family farm, walking with her dogs, or enjoying time with her husband and daughter, Brooke finds peace in the simplicity and strength in being close to nature. She’s proud of where she comes from and looks forward to continuing to grow while staying true to her roots.

Ninu Raj

Administrative Coordinator

Ninu Raj

Administrative Coordinator

Ninu’s professional journey began with an engineering degree, followed by a master’s in human resources in India, where she spent more than three years working in technical recruitment, employee engagement, and stakeholder management. After moving to Canada, Ninu completed a Business Communications certificate at Trent University in Toronto and a post-diploma in business administration - human resources at Northwestern Polytechnic. While at NWP, she served as the Campus Ambassador for CPHR Alberta and worked part-time at Loblaw's Pharmacy. She has recently begun volunteering with Alberta Health Services and is passionate about creating inclusive spaces, as well as supporting initiatives that make a real difference for people within the region. Outside of work, Ninu enjoys exploring new technology, playing badminton, volunteering, and meeting new people.