Meet the Team!
Colleen Gaudet, President & CEO
After completing high school, Colleen backpacked around Europe & Egypt before attending Mount Royal College, SAIT and BCIT. After working for several years in the ad agency biz, Colleen opened up and ran her own business consulting firm and then went on to found CanScribe in 2002.
Colleen is married with 2 children (who are now both taller than her) and enjoys time at home with her family, horses, dog and cat. She loves to travel and is also very dedicated to volunteer work, sitting on various sport and company boards and sponsoring many not-for-profit businesses and orphanages throughout the world.
Kevin Blucke, Vice President & CFO
Kevin graduated from Kwantlen University of Surrey, BC in 1994 from the Accounting program, with a minor in Computer Studies. He became a Certified Management Accountant in 1998 and a Certified Public Accountant in 2008.
Kevin has over fifteen years experience in accounting and management, recently as President of Summerhill Pyramid Winery. Previously at Dryco Building Supplies Inc. and Delroc Industries Ltd. (Langley, BC) as Chief Financial Officer. He has volunteered as Chair of the Certified Management Accountants of BC – Okanagan Chapter as well as a Director of the BC Restaurant and Food Service Association.
Kevin has been featured on the cover of Management Magazine and in national advertising campaigns for CMA Canada and the National Credit Union of Canada. In 2008, Kevin was awarded the CMA Brand Ambassador of the Year award as voted by his peers for his ethics, knowledge and the person most resembling the ideal CMA.
He currently volunteers as coach for a local indoor boys' soccer team.
Jo-Ann Clarke, CMT, Senior Academic Officer
Jo-Ann brings over three decades of experience to CanScribe, having worked as an MT, editor and supervisor at hospitals, clinics, private practices and MTSOs.
Prior to joining the CanScribe team, Jo-Ann developed curriculum for schools and allied healthcare workers. In addition to being an educator in both Canada and the US, Jo-Ann was a contractor for Stedman's Publishing, serving as "Dr. Stedman" for the "Ask Dr. Stedman" webpage.
Samantha Carnegie, Director of Admissions and Student Services
Samantha Carnegie moved to British Columbia from Ontario in 2000. She has been working for CanScribe since April 2005. Her background is in sales, administration and computer instructor, although she is really a jack of all trades.
Sam's passion is in helping people choose their career path. "There is nothing better than when a graduate phones me to thank me for helping them change their life for the better. That is what it's all about!"
Sam's hobbies include running, reading and watching television. If you are interested in finding out the right career path for you, give Sam a call at 1-800-466-1535.
Carolyn McEwen, Student Services Representative, Computer Instructor
Carolyn is a native Calgarian who moved to British Columbia in 1998. Prior to joining CanScribe in 2007, she worked in Real Estate and Marketing. Her background also includes Travel & Tourism and she enjoys travel.
Carolyn is committed to helping students from enrolment through to graduation and beyond; she is the definition of Customer Service! If you would like to speak to Carolyn regarding your course, feel free to contact her anytime at 1-800-466-1535.
Kevin Gaudet, HR & Office Manager
Kevin was born in Blacks Harbour, NB (The sardine capital of the world) and slow moved across Canada on military bases. Kevin attended Mt Royal College in Calgary, and then moved to Vancouver to work as a Credit Manager for a large food supplier. In 2000, he moved to Kelowna with his wife and 2 children. Kevin worked in Kelowna as a maintenance technician for Shaw Communications before joining CanScribe.
In Kevin's spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering to help out his children's sports teams, traveling, golf, basketball and the great outdoors.
Jacky Hughes, Admissions Advisor
Jacky was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. After moving to Kelowna, she joined the CanScribe team in May 2008, bringing with her an extensive background in Customer Service and Sales.
Jacky enjoys music, dancing, movies, TV and loves to enjoy the Okanagan sunshine! If you would like to speak to Jacky regarding your course, or if you would like more information on CanScribe’s courses, please feel free to contact Jacky at 1-800-466-1535.
Zoltan Fellegi, Admissions Advisor
Zoltan was born in Budapest, Hungary and moved to Canada with his parents when he was 15 months old. After living in Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto, Zoltan moved to Kelowna in 2000 and loves it! Zoltan’s background is in customer service and sales. He is an automotive enthusiast, and loves skiing, travel, reading, and activities in or on water. If you would like to speak to Zoltan regarding more information about CanScribe courses, please feel free to call 1-800-466-1535.
Sarah Kennedy, Student Services Representative, Computer Instructor
Sarah was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and immigrated directly to Kelowna at the age of 10 years old. She has worked for CanScribe Career College since January 2011. Prior to CanScribe, Sarah worked as a Weight Loss counselor, supporting individuals with their weight loss and health related goals.
Sarah’s hobbies include playing softball, camping, hiking and playing guitar! She thoroughly enjoys assisting CanScribe students, guiding them on their journey towards a successful career.
If you would like to speak to Sarah regarding your course, feel free to contact her at 1-800-466-1535.
Deb Albert, MT Instructor
Deb graduated from the CanScribe MT Course with High Honors in 2006. Since graduating, Deb has been working as an MT for various accounts in Canada and the United States.
Deb enjoys mentoring students and draws on her previous QA and instructional experience to help guide students on their path to becoming successful working MTs.
Deb was born in New York and moved to Prince Edward Island at the age of 10, where she currently resides with her husband and dog, Buddy. They have 2 grown children and 3 beautiful grandchildren. Deb enjoys the outdoors, sports and traveling.
Susan Cunningham, MT Instructor
Prior to joining CanScribe in 2007 as a Quality-Assurance Editor for the Practicum and currently a CanScribe Instructor, Susan was employed in the healthcare industry for 20 years working as a dental assistant/patient manager and medical transcriptionist.
A CanScribe graduate herself, Sue has first-hand knowledge of what it is like to progress through the course, and draws upon her experience to help students develop their skills and become the best medical transcriptionist possible.
Susan lives in Newfoundland and enjoys photography, nature, and escaping to the cabin whenever possible.
Lori Devaney, MT Instructor
Lori joined the CanScribe team in September of 2010. She has been in the transcription industry for 15 years as an MT, then on to platform training and developing training material focusing on production enhancement and ergonomic setup.
Lori spent 7 years in the telecommunications arena in customer service, training, and developing training programs.
Her passion is people in all walks of life, quilting in the winter, doing crafts, writing stories for children, reading, camping, and fishing.
Marcia Gordon, MT Instructor
Marcia began her career in 2003 after earning a place on the President's List for Academic Achievement in her MT program. Based in Iowa, she worked for several years at the renowned teaching hospital, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. In addition, she moonlighted from home for online companies in Canada and the US.
In 2008 she earned her CMT, moved to Barbados, and discovered a love for teaching. In 2009, Marcia traded the beaches of Barbados for marriage in Manitoba. She is returning to the role of instructor by joining the CanScribe team and looks forward to imparting her knowledge to students in her always personable and detail-oriented way.
Marcia enjoys live theatre, slam poetry, music, and comedy, as well as movies, reading, hiking with her dog, and travel. She hopes to see as much as possible of this big, beautiful world.
Sandra Stevens, MT Instructor
Sandra joined the CanScribe team in June of 2010 as an Instructor and QA Editor. Her background includes work as a registered nurse for 10 years prior to taking and passing the CanScribe MT Course with High Honours! Sandra has worked both online and in the hospital setting as a Medical Transcriptionist and continues to work part-time as an MT for a Canadian Health Authority in the medical imaging department.
Sandra loves working one-on-one with students, sharing what she’s learned as an MT and supporting students on their path to becoming confident, successful Medical Transcriptionists.
Robin Minter, CMT, AHDI-F, MT Instructor
Robin joined the CanScribe team in June of 2010. She has been in the transcription industry for 12 years. She has worked for various companies in the home setting and has also worked in the office setting as well. Robin is very passionate about her career and wants to share what she has learned with students helping them to be the best they can be.
Robin lives in Axton, Virginia. She has one grown son. She is engaged and looking forward to a trip to Hawaii hopefully in the near future.
Robin enjoys reading, movies, knitting, cross-stitch, and gardening and would love to travel someday.
Angela Kelly, CMT, MT Instructor
Angela is a Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) who resides in sunny Florida. Angela has over 18 years' experience in the field of medical transcription and allied health and has worked in various roles to include medical transcriptionist, account manager, training manager, compliance and retention manager, corporate trainer, and educator. Angela has written, developed and implemented curriculum and has contributed to a variety of reference books to include the Stedman's Word Book Series and the RMT Review Workbook.
Angela believes deeply in spending time with loved ones and life-long learning. To find what you seek in the road of life, the best proverb of all is that which says: "Leave no stone unturned." ~Edward Bulwer Lytton
Gary Campbell, Director of Information Technology
With 20+ years experience in software development, enterprise networks, web services, design and managing the software life cycle, Gary joined the CanScribe team in July. Prior to CanScribe, Gary was the founder and CTO of a company nominated as best technology startup in 2006 by the British Columbia Technology Industry Association.
Josh Arlitt, IT & Support Technician
Josh Arlitt is an IT & Support Technician working at CanScribe. He is fresh out of school at UBCO and excited to be working in the field of IT. Josh was born and raised in Penticton and moved to Kelowna when he was 18.
He is keenly interested in software development and technology in general. In his spare time he designs webpages and writes video game code. Josh would describe himself as patient and eager to help with technical problems.
