Our Team

Matt Leung is the Program Manager with the Communities ChooseWell Team, and a self-titled Professional Child (Yes, he has business cards). With over 15-years’ experience working in recreation and education, Matt specializes in inspiring people of all ages to play. And as a former university football player turned dance-fitness trainer – Matt has a passion for many different forms of movement and physical activity!  Matt loves mixing work and play – especially when it comes to travel. He has facilitated trainings and workshops all over North America and has even had the chance to dance with children and families in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Matt is a graduate of the School of Leadership at Royal Roads University and has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary.

Patrick has a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism from the University of Alberta. He has been a member of the Communities ChooseWell team since completing his practicum with ARPA in 2011. Patrick contributes his savvy technology skills to the team by coordinating e-learning events and program information systems.

Breanna Morin is a Program Officer with Communities ChooseWell who is fairly new to the recreation sector. In 2021, she graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sport and Tourism, and is excited to be working on initiatives that promote and support health, wellbeing and active living. In this role, she is dedicated to supporting Indigenous champions and partners by facilitating virtual gatherings and implementing community development tools and resources for all. In her spare time, Breanna enjoys an average round of golf, running for fun, camping in the mountains, traveling to new places and yoga to soothe the soul!

Maddison Drader is a Program Officer with the Communities ChooseWell Team and is a passionate CrossFit athlete and coach. Don’t be fooled by her dedication to health and fitness, she’s also a lover of all things chocolate, ice cream and coffee related – a true foodie at heart. In addition to her degree in Health and Physical Education, Maddison has worked in recreation for the past five years and is an advocate for a holistic approach to health. Maddison looks forward to supporting Champions to develop and foster environments where active living and healthy eating is accessible and inclusive to all.