Sierra Kortenbach
About Sierra Kortenbach
Sierra Kortenbach serves as the Regional Mental Health & Wellness Liaison at the First Nations Health Authority, where she collaborates with regional teams to improve service delivery for individuals and families. She has a background in psychology and counselling, with experience in various roles related to mental health and wellness.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Sierra Kortenbach has been serving as the Regional Mental Health & Wellness Liaison at the First Nations Health Authority since 2019. In this role, she collaborates with regional mental health and substance use teams to enhance service delivery for individuals and families. Her work involves close coordination with community health service providers to support mental health and substance abuse care navigation. Kortenbach focuses on improving access to mental health and wellness care through the development of new practices and procedures.
Education and Expertise
Sierra Kortenbach has a solid educational background in psychology and counseling. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she studied Counselling & Human Development at the same institution, achieving a Minor. Kortenbach furthered her expertise by obtaining a Certificate in Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy and Complex Trauma from the Justice Institute of British Columbia, where she studied from 2020 to 2021.
Background
Before her current position, Sierra Kortenbach worked as a Family Preservation & Health Programming Assistant at Kwikwetlem First Nation from 2018 to 2019. She also served as an Administrative Assistant at Slide Clear - Adaptable Spaces in Surrey for seven years, from 2011 to 2018. These roles provided her with diverse experience in administrative support and community health programming, contributing to her current focus on mental health and wellness.
Achievements
Sierra Kortenbach's contributions to mental health and wellness are evident through her collaborative work with regional teams and community health service providers. Her focus on enhancing service delivery and improving access to mental health care reflects her commitment to supporting individuals and families. Kortenbach's educational qualifications and professional experiences have equipped her with the necessary skills to develop new practices and procedures in her field.