Who We Are
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board (SLWDB) is a community-directed, not-for-profit corporation leading Sarnia Lambton in its approach to workforce development and labour market planning.
We function as a neutral broker of research, disseminator of information, and facilitator of collaborative partnership development.
Operating as part of Workforce Planning Ontario, we are one of 26 local planning board areas mandated by the Government of Ontario to conduct and disseminate local labour market research and engage community stakeholders in a planning process that supports local solutions to local issues.
Our History
SLWDB, formerly known as the Sarnia Lambton Training Board, was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization on November 5, 1997. At the time of incorporation, the Board was jointly funded by the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada.
Meet Our Staff
Mikelle Bryson-Campbell, PhD
Executive Director
Mikelle Bryson-Campbell completed her BA and BSc at Cape Breton University, her Master’s at Laurentian University, and her PhD from Western University. Mikelle was awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship in health innovation. Her past research and peer reviewed publications have been surrounding the treatment and management of chronic pain in injured workers and the impact on employment. Mikelle loves research and she is always interested in cultivating new partnerships in the community. She lives in Bright’s Grove with her husband and three kids.
Sohaib Syed Mohammad
Research Associate
Sohaib, originally from India with experience through internships in Project Management, Human Resources, Communications, and Event Management, completed his Post Graduation in Business Management from Lambton College and an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from AMU, India. Sohaib has worked with Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan and Ontario on economic development initiatives and conducts workshops on financial literacy and entrepreneurship in Sarnia Lambton, showcasing his commitment to community empowerment. During his leisure, he likes to take photos of nature.
Rob Janoska
Research Associate
Rob has attended both Fanshawe College and Western University in London where he studied Recreation and then Business. Rob has worked in the area of entrepreneurship, recreation and social services. Rob spent 9 years as a job developer and has vast experience managing stakeholder relations and project coordination. Rob is married with 2 young girls ages 10 and 8.
Karla Gaton
Research Associate
Karla, who is originally from the Dominican Republic, has extensive experience supporting diverse administrative functions, and spearheading projects. She completed her Postgraduate in Business Management at Lambton College, and a bachelor’s degree with Honours in Social Communication with a specialization in Public Relations from UASD, in the Dominican Republic. During her spare time, Karla finds joy in maintaining a balanced life, spending quality time with her husband and daughter, and volunteering in the community.
Meet Our Board Of Directors
Al Duffy
Board Chair – Business
Andrea Hands
Vice Chair – Education/Training
John Pilkey
Board Treasurer – Business
Cari Meloche
Business
Charlene Sebastian
Business
Christopher St. Amand
Education/Training
Ted Hext
Labour
Chad Hogan
Labour
Jane Dalziel
Community Member
Elizabeth Brito
Ex-Officio
Mikelle Bryson-Campbell
Ex-Officio
