Our Team

Cathy Morris, B.Ed., BSW, MSW. RSW, CCPA – Cathy has worked with children, youth and families for more than 34 years in many capacities across the Province & Nationally and prior to assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer, Cathy was the Provincial Director and Founding Coordinator for the development of the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre for Newfoundland & Labrador. Prior to joining Key Assets NL in 2019, she was a Program and Policy Consultant for In-Care with the Provincial Department of Children Seniors and Social Development. It was in this position that Cathy had the pleasure of initially working collaboratively with KANL to develop, pilot, evaluate and regulate some of the program that continues to be an important KANL services available to children, youth and families in Newfoundland & Labrador.
Cathy brings a multitude of expertise and experience as an administrator and leader, particularly in supporting families in child protection and in-care at the regional, provincial, and national level. Cathy is highly skilled and knowledgeable in trauma response, assessment, investigations, policy and program development, child protection programming, legislation and regulatory requirement in the provision of services to vulnerable children, youth and families. She was instrumental in developing the first Child, Youth and Family Regulations for family-based and residential care in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2019.

Cathy cares deeply about the well-being of children, youth, and families. She is a provincial, national, and global trauma responder and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association in Canada. Cathy currently volunteers with several agencies and boards both at the provincial and national level and is a member of the national Sexual Assault Investigations Review Committee with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Krista brings a wealth of knowledge, education, and experience in supporting children, youth, families, and communities, with a particular focus on Indigenous populations in Labrador. Krista, a proud Nunatsiavut beneficiary, completed an Inuit-specific Bachelor of Social Work Program at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador in collaboration with the Nunatsiavut Government. She further advanced her studies, earning a Master’s in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2021. Since 2013, Krista has worked as a front-line social worker with the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development and served in the Indigenous Representative position for the Nunatsiavut Government.

Krista is deeply committed to the best interests of children, youth, and families, emphasizing the importance of positive, healthy connections. She brings invaluable insights into the experiences of Indigenous communities, including the impacts of intergenerational trauma and colonization. Krista understands the critical role of cultural connections for Indigenous children and youth and is passionate about working collaboratively to support and maintain these connections.

Cassandra (Cassi) joined the Key Assets Ontario team in 2012, shortly after its establishment. Throughout her career at Key Assets, she has taken on various leadership roles, culminating in her appointment as Provincial Director in July 2021. Cassi holds a Child and Youth Care Diploma from Humber College. As a passionate, dynamic, and equitable leader, Cassi is committed to fulfilling the organization’s Purpose: “to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities.”

Cassi is dedicated to supporting families through their fostering journey. Whether it is a family’s first time pursuing fostering or they have been with Key Assets for years, she emphasizes the importance of collaboration to ensure a meaningful and rewarding experience. Recognizing that people are at the heart of Key Assets’ work, Cassi is committed to listening, learning, and working together with families to achieve positive outcomes for all.

Tamsyn brings an impressive academic background, holding an MSW from the University of Toronto, where she specialized in Social Service Administration, an Executive MBA from Saint Mary’s University, and a BA in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Waterloo.

Before joining KANS, Tamsyn ran a private practice providing counseling to children, youth, adults, and families. Beyond her professional expertise, Tamsyn’s dedication to community shines through her volunteer work coaching with Special Olympics in Halifax. In her downtime, she enjoys spending quality time with her family.