Our Team
Kendel Ross
Kendel is the owner and founder of Growth Mindset Co. Born and raised in Sarnia, Kendel completed her Master’s Degree in Exercise science at the University of Dayton in Ohio. She is a strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Master level health coach with Precision Nutrition. In 2022, Growth Mindset Co. pitched the idea of an activity centre to the leadership council for the Youth Wellness Hubs of Ontario Sarnia-Lambton site. After approval from the leadership council and securing the funding for the project from the Mike Weir foundation, Growth Mindset Co was contracted by Bluewater Health to develop and facilitate the Weir Active project.
Jake Simrak
Jake is the supervisor at Weir Active born and raised in Sarnia. He went to Gregory. A. Hogan and St Patrick’s Catholic High School and now is going into his third year at Lambton College for Child and Youth Care. He has been active through numerous sports including football, basketball, volleyball and has also played soccer competitively since he was 8 years old with Galladev’s United. Jake loves working with the youth in the community to help them to experience how beneficial being active is to the body and mind.
Ksha Pino
Ksha, an activity instructor at Weir Active, originally from the vibrant Philippines. Her inspiring journey brought her to Canada as an International Student, where she thrives at Lambton College, pursuing a post-graduate diploma in Business Management. Equipped with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, her passion lies in community service and advocating for the well-being of youth, she wholeheartedly supports the cause of mental health, recognizing its pivotal role in fostering resilience and unlocking personal success. She believes in embracing, celebrating, and accepting every individual, regardless of their background or beliefs. Her aspiration is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, and united, fostering an atmosphere of growth.
Gabe Brokenshire
Gabe is an activity instructor at Weir Active. He is a Child and Youth Care student at Lambton College. Gabe is dedicated to advocating with youth to promote a better community for everyone. He believes even though progress may be slow, progress somewhere is better than progress nowhere. He also can’t take a photo without laughing.