Dedicated to supporting our community
The Terminator Foundation’s vision is to reach individuals on a global scale who are affected by drug and alcohol addiction to radically revolutionize their lives using the Triathlon experience. We have a team of passionate individuals, who together, offer a holistic approach to addiction recovery using triathlon coaching, nutrition coaching, and physiotherapy, as well as provide therapy and mental health resources to our athletes.
Vanisha Breault
Founder & CEO
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Vanisha Breault
Founder & CEO
Vanisha Breault is the founder and CEO of the National organization, Terminator Foundation, a cutting-edge approach to the mental health, opioid, and addiction crisis. Breault has spent over two decades as a crusader for social justice issues concerning mental health, addiction, and domestic violence. She’s an advocate and speaker who pushes the boundaries of vulnerability, introspection, and everyday courage while shifting the paradigm of judgment towards one of compassion. Her personal story of domestic violence and addiction is the motivating force behind her dream of breaking down the shame and stigma surrounding mental health issues. She continues this important work as the author of the newly released book, ‘Ordinary Courage’, and as the podcast host of the notable show, Ordinary Courage, found in the Top 100 Relationship Podcasts in Canada.
Vanisha holds a B.A. (with honours) in Counselling/Psychology, as well as her Certified Life Coach training (CCF) and Certified Triathlon Coach training (NCCP). Vanisha’s impact in the community has been acknowledged by several awards, most recently the recipient of the Universal Women’s Network, ‘Difference Maker Award’. She has supported and advised on various boards, presently, she serves as a director on the Board for RESET Society, a supportive housing program for women and children exiting sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
In her own words:
I’ve just recently decided to go for my M.A. in Counselling and will also be getting to work on my second book, which will release in the Summer of 2022. My amazing team and I will continue to spread Terminator Nationally with the vision to take it Global. In my downtime, you’ll find me running and spending time with my incredible grandkids.
Breault resides in Calgary, Alberta with her four grown children and grandchildren.
Mary Jessey
National Program Director
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MARY JESSEY
National Program Director
Mary started with the Terminator Foundation as a volunteer swim coach in 2019, later moving into an Executive Swim Coach role and is now serving as the National Program Director for the organization.
Mary has been swimming her entire life – as a competitive age group swimmer, as a member of an NCAA University team and as a triathlete. She tackled her first sprint triathlon in 2002, a decade later completed an IRONMAN and then became an NCCP Certified Triathlon Coach and founded LYNX Triathlon to share her passion for the sport with others.
Mary has watched the Terminator Foundation grow enormously in scope and reach in two short years and is excited to oversee and assist in the development of the triathlon training program at a national level. She strongly believes that the Terminator Foundation’s collaborative recovery approach incorporating triathlon training and peer support, alongside physical and mental health & wellness education, is an important aspect for helping youth and young adults overcome addiction.
Mary holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Economics from the University of Mary Washington and enjoyed a career in the Oil & Gas industry prior to starting her Triathlon Coaching business.
LYNX Triathlon is a valued sponsor of the Terminator’s triathlon program.
Llew Edwards
Assistant Program Director & Senior Coach
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LLEW EDWARDS
Assistant Program Director & Senior Coach
Llew Edwards carried the torch for Team Canada at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. But the journey to the top was not destined. As a youth, Llew experienced abuse. He lived in foster homes and found connection through gang life. Alcohol was a coping mechanism. Llew was on a path to incarceration or death. Then he found sport. It saved his life.
Originally from Toronto, Llew is a two-time Olympian, having trained from 1988 to 2002. As an Olympic-caliber athlete Llew has trained alongside some of the fastest track and field and bobsled athletes, such as Donovan Bailey, Glenroy Gilbert, Pierre Lueders and Christina Smith. Mastering the art of body awareness and positioning as an athlete, Llew then turned to coaching, becoming a trainer, and conditioning coach with certifications in stretching and sports science.
Coaching Highlights
Llew has coached both professional and amateur sport athletes, including some in the CFL, NFL, NHL, and CIS. He is the Owner and CEO of Quantum Speed and Conditioning.
Hockey – As a sprinting specialist Llew has worked with such greats as Steve Yzerman, Brad Stuart and Jarome Iginla to become faster and add explosiveness in their stride. For off-season strength and conditioning, Llew has worked with Joel Andresen of the Spruce Grove Broncos and Jamie McLennan of the St. Louis Blues as well as numerous talented amateur sport players such as Emily Harrison, offensive player for the Mount Royal Cougars.
Sprint Coach – Pinnacle Pioneers Track and Field, Scottsdale, Arizona
Los Angeles Rugby Club – Assisted with developing core muscle training techniques which directly helped the team qualify for the regional playoffs leading them to become national champions.
Llew holds an MBA from Canterbury University United Kingdom, London England
Llew’s mantra as a coach is to “continually grow professionally, physically and spiritually to achieve the next level”.
Llew loves music, art, movies, sports, good conversation, and when not coaching, you may find him in the mountains.
Eden Ericksen
Program Coordinator & Recovery Peer Support Coach
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Eden Ericksen
Program Coordinator & Recovery Peer Support Coach
Eden Ericksen is a passionate advocate and spokeswoman for sexual exploitation, human trafficking and addiction recovery.
With immense empathy and compassion, her heart is to reach those who have felt the pain caused by these issues, whether personally, through family & friends or public speaking.
Since starting her journey through recovery nearly five years ago, Eden has spent most of that time giving back to the community through public speaking, her work at Inn From The Cold as a family support worker, and being peer support at Albertas Adolescent Recovery Centre.
Eden partners closely with the Terminator Foundation as a Recovery Coach and her hope is to shed light on addiction, relapse and life in sobriety all while training closely with the athletes.
Eden’s main focus in the previous years has been her work with Terminator as well as speaking about her personal journey through homelessness, opioid addiction, human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Eden has shared her story on countless platforms from being a panelist, to speaking in school auditoriums, businesses, media networks and within the community of recovery.
She is currently living in Calgary with her husband Keegan and their three children.
Erin Smith
Executive Assistant
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ERIN SMITH
Executive Assistant
Erin is the behind-the-scenes champ. She assists the team with technological infrastructure, internal processes, content creation, and everything in between. Her diverse background and unique skillset enable her to bring creative solutions and strategy to the team. She has a warm, gregarious nature and a motivation to live and work from purpose, making Terminator Foundation the perfect fit.
Erin is also the owner and photographer at MoodLab, a branding photography company. MoodLab has partnered with Terminator Foundation to capture the heart and soul of our athletes and the ‘why’ behind it all. Her expertise in her field enables her to visually represent Terminator’s story, expanding our ability to creatively spread our message of hope.
