e-Campus - Work Wellness Institute

Christine Buchanan is the Director of Vocational and Wellness at Open Door Group. Under her guidance, the organization has expanded its reach, offering free employment and training services across 18 locations in British Columbia. Her strategic efforts have significantly increased the number of individuals served, surpassing 5,000 annually. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the Technical Committee on the Employment Accessibility Standard in BC, where she is actively collaborating to develop recommendations for ground-breaking employment accessibility standards. Radka Prihodova, Program Coordinator/ Rehabilitation and Wellness Manager at Open Door Group Thrive, bringing a decade of experience in the mental health field. Alongside her management role, Radka is collaborating with Douglas College as a co-investigator on a research project assessing the impact of therapeutic recreation interventions on employment preparedness. Radka holds a master’s degree in Adaptive Physical Education from Charles University in the Czech Republic and a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Douglas College. Vicki Park is the Vocational Services Senior Manager at Open Door Group with over 19 years of experience in both public and private sector career services. With a master’s degree and extensive training in psychology, she has worked with clients facing mental health challenges and diverse needs. Additionally, she has developed career programs, coaching manuals and standardized assessments, as well as delivered professional training for those in education and human services. Robert Wright Graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley with a Human Services Diploma and began working with children, youth and families. Since moving to Kamloops, BC he has worked with the Open Door Group in the Gardengate program.