About Us

We provide expert guidance tailored to your specific needs, delivered with a human touch.

Founded by Sheri Brake and Steve Cutler, AccessHR brings deep expertise in people and culture management. Trust and authenticity drive everything we do, and we take pride in delivering accessible, forward-thinking, and client-focused human resource services.

At AccessHR, we believe that great human resource support is both professional and personable. We provide expert guidance tailored to your specific needs, delivered with a human touch.  We’re passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces, championing diversity, equity, human rights, mental health, and gender identity/sexual orientation.

We take the time to understand your unique needs, ensuring our solutions are not just effective but also aligned with your company’s culture. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas for old problems or you need to navigate unique and complex legal and regulatory landscapes, we’re here for you.

SEE OUR SERVICES

Exceptional Quality

Understanding the human element, we are empathic, building trust and rapport as we listen to understand, clearly communicating for effective solution seeking.

Ethical Practice

We handle sensitive information in all its forms with the utmost integrity and confidentiality. We are compliant with laws and regulations meeting criteria for non-discrimination, equal opportunity and labour standards.

Innovative Solutions

Adapting to changing circumstances and opportunities, we draw on the strength of a diverse team to evolve innovative solutions and strategically meet goals.

AccessHR by the numbers:

665+

Years of Cumulative Experience

in a variety of sectors & skills sets

31+

Consultants

representing diverse perspectives

54+

Courses & Programs

advancing professional standards

Meet our Human Resources Team

Our amazing team of consultants bring a wealth of deep experience and diverse perspectives to deliver exceptional insights and solutions for our clients.

Sheri Brake

Sheri Brake

B.Comm, MIR, CPHR
Principal
Sheri is an HR Professional, Facilitator, Workplace Investigator, and Policy Expert. She established AccessHR with the goal of focusing on high quality, ethical and creative human resources services.
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Steve Cutler

Steve Cutler

BA
Principal
Steve leads the Executive Search, Recruitment, Coaching, Career Transition, and Career Coaching practices. He has a foundational career in business leadership and combines that with his most recent 15+ years in career coaching & career transition.
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Tony Berthelet

Tony Berthelet

Consultant
Tony’s coaching style is forthright and compassionate and seeks to foster personal growth through powerful conversations unlocking hidden potential and helping people be more effective within their organizations and personal life.
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Patricia Bourne

Patricia Bourne

Consultant
Pat is a professional business coach and values-based consultant driven by a deep commitment to positively impact others’ lives.
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Michele Braun

Michele Braun

Consultant
Michele is an HR consultant specializing in the strategic management of employee development, including competency identification and assessment, employee development planning, and curriculum design and delivery.
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Steve Brierley

Steve Brierley

Consultant
Steve’s coaching style reflects his commitment to education, leadership development, and the pursuit of excellence in all endeavours.
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Teri Brigden

Teri Brigden

Consultant
Teri provides specialized HR support in areas such as organizational design, workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, total rewards (compensation/benefits), HR policy, and legislative compliance, as well as HRIS / Payroll technology and global mobility.
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Maria Cardenas

Maria Cardenas

Consultant
Maria is a dynamic HR professional with over a decade of experience spanning business management, recruitment, and career development.
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Carey Con

Carey Con

Consultant
Carey is a Senior Human Resources Consultant with 25+ years of experience at multiple firms in the energy sector.
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Deb Ducommun

Deb Ducommun

Consultant
Deb is a Career Coach and Human Resources professional who brings a special blend of empathy, strategic insight, and practical know-how to every client engagement.
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Joan Ermelbauer

Joan Ermelbauer

Consultant
Joan is a Coach, Facilitator, and Organizational Change Management (OCM) specialist. She supports leaders, often as a trusted advisor and thinking partner, in creating sustainable change driven by business transformations and technology in large organizations, small businesses, and non-profits.
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Maureen Farrell

Maureen Farrell

Consultant
Maureen is an accomplished HR Professional with 20+ years of experience and special expertise in compensation.
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Jon Feilding

Jon Feilding

Consultant
Jon Feilding is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in managing IT operations and delivering customized IT solutions.
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Angie Gareau

Angie Gareau

Consultant
Angie is a senior human resource professional with experience in the energy, construction, staffing and non-profit sectors. 
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Brian Gervais

Brian Gervais

Consultant
Brian is a Human Resources executive and strategic business partner with 30+ years’ experience in both large, complex companies and nonprofit organizations.
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Michael Hayward

Michael Hayward

Consultant
As a Certified Executive Coach and Advisor, Michael supports leaders with developing the intentional leadership skills needed to create successful and sustainable teams and organizations.
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Scott Hitchcock

Scott Hitchcock

Consultant
Scott is a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of cross-industry experience, specializing in designing and implementing Total Rewards programs that drive strategic corporate objectives.
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Iroghama Isiekwe

Iroghama Isiekwe

Consultant
Iroghama is a seasoned HR Professional with over a decade of expertise across a myriad of HR disciplines.
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Ira Jairath

Ira Jairath

Consultant
Ira is a certified Executive Coach and member of the International Coaching Federation.
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Sherrill Johnson

Sherrill Johnson

Consultant
Sherrill combines technical expertise with personal insight to help individuals clarify their priorities and navigate career transitions.
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Megan Joyce

Megan Joyce

Consultant
Megan is a Human Resources Leader with more than 25 years’ experience, in a variety of roles and industries.
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Ingrid Kihl

Ingrid Kihl

Consultant
Ingrid is a Human Development Coach – co-creating development for people in all stages of career and life. A certified Integral Master Coach™ and a Gallup-certified Global Strengths Coach.
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Andy Kinmonth

Andy Kinmonth

Consultant
Over his years of coaching, client feedback consistently reports that Andy’s coaching helps achieve a greater perspective (self-actualization) and a new ability to thrive within difficult relationships (bosses, peers, reports, family).
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Chloe Lyons

Chloe Lyons

Consultant
Chloe brings 15+ years’ experience in human resources and talent acquisition / recruitment.
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Trika MacDonald

Trika MacDonald

Consultant
Trika’s vast knowledge stems from 20+ years of HR and labour leadership and project management experience include post-secondary institutions, public and private sector organizations at a local, regional, national, and international level.
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Lois MacNaughton

Lois MacNaughton

Consultant
Lois is a certified Integral Master Coach™ and a certified Retirement Coach.
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Shannon Maher 

Shannon Maher 

Consultant
With over 20 years of experience spanning Education and Human Resources, Shannon brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to the table.
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Dianne Quinton

Dianne Quinton

Consultant
Dianne is driven by a passion for inspiring and developing people to live up to their full potential.
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Tracey Radloff

Tracey Radloff

Consultant
Tracey is an executive leadership coach, facilitator, and senior HR leader whose combined corporate, self-employment, and local government experience spans more than three decades.
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Janice Richardson

Janice Richardson

Consultant
Janice Richardson is an experienced Career Transition Associate with a strong background in human resources, recruitment, career coaching, and operations.
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Stacy Sargent

Stacy Sargent

Consultant
Stacy brings her extensive professional background in support of a diverse array of AccessHR projects and recruitment.
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Janeen Scott

Janeen Scott

Consultant
Janeen is a practical, people-focused HR consultant with 20+ years’ experience helping organizations navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
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Lindie Serrurier

Lindie Serrurier

Consultant
Lindie is a former lawyer turned HR professional, Workplace Investigator, Facilitator and Trainer.
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Peggy Smigarowski

Peggy Smigarowski

Consultant
An accomplished HR professional, Peggy has expertise in enhancing corporate culture by partnering with leadership, management, and employees.
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Bonnie Tamura

Bonnie Tamura

Consultant
Bonnie is a coach and consultant, deeply committed to personal and professional development.
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Jody Thauberger

Jody Thauberger

Consultant
Jody is a Talent Management professional and Facilitator who specializes in building capability in individuals, teams, and leaders through targeted development aligned with the goals of the organization. 
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Ashlee Tichonuk

Ashlee Tichonuk

Consultant
Holding a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University and a Change Management Certification through Prosci, Ashlee combines solid theory with practical application and expertise.
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Ethical. Proactive. Innovative.

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