Team
Members
The Life Directions Team
Kitty Hawkrigg
(she/her)
Community Employment Navigator
Kitty Hawkrigg brings extensive experience in employment services, human resources, employer engagement, education, and community development to her role as Community Employment Navigator with Life Directions.
Throughout her career, Kitty has worked with individuals, employers, educators, and community organizations to create more inclusive and accessible opportunities for employment. She has a particular interest in disability inclusion and neurodiversity, and in helping employers recognize the skills, perspectives, and potential that people with different abilities bring to the workplace.
Kitty’s approach is practical and people-centred. She believes meaningful employment is about more than finding a job—it is about creating the right connections, removing barriers, and helping people and workplaces succeed together.
Her work with Life Directions focuses on supporting job seekers, building relationships with employers and community partners, and creating opportunities for greater disability inclusion in workplaces across Ontario.
My background in stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and workforce development allows me to support both businesses and job seekers, creating sustainable career pathways while helping organizations thrive in a community-focused, inclusive way.
I’m passionate about making connections that empower people, strengthen workplaces, and build stronger communities.
Chelsea Bullock
(she/her)
Administrative Support, Social Media, and Events Planning
Chelsea Bullock brings a strong blend of creativity, community engagement, and organizational leadership to her role as Administrative, Social Media, and Events. As the founder of Maudlin, she has built a successful Canadian-made retail and sewing studio rooted in storytelling, sustainability, and meaningful connection. Chelsea’s experience spans business operations, marketing strategy, event coordination, and community outreach, with a proven ability to build partnerships and grow engagement across both in-person and digital spaces. She is passionate about supporting community-focused initiatives and brings a thoughtful, people-centred approach to every project she is part of.
Paul Wagenaar
(he/him)
Career Advisor / Coordinator
As the Coordinator for Life Directions and a Project Management Professional (PMP), I am dedicated to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces by bridging the gap between untapped talent and workforces in our communities.
My mission is to empower job seekers who face barriers, providing them with the mentorship and tools needed to secure and sustain meaningful employment. By blending my background in operational Human Resources and strategic leadership with a deep commitment to social advocacy, I help organizations move beyond traditional hiring to create truly accessible cultures.
I believe that when we remove obstacles to participation, we don’t just help individuals find jobs, we build stronger, more resilient communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.