About Us

My name is Yvonne Farquhar. As Program Director my role is to lead the team in developing and championing the tutoring, mentorship, leadership and cultural program that is Pathways Thunder Bay. Our work is based on listening to the voices of the young people in this community who are our strongest allies!

I am an advocate, activist and leader who began my journey as a teenager in Glasgow, Scotland where I worked with youth and families and attended University. I earned an Honours Degree in Social Sciences and my Masters, equivalency, in Social Work. I continue as a registered social worker today. 

I began my adventure in Thunder Bay (and Canada) in 1990. I am now a mother to one, and guardian, to two beautiful Anishinaabe young women. I have had the honour of working with, and learning from Anishinaabe youth, their families, communities and Elders for the last 31 years as a manager within the spectrum of Youth Justice.

To me education is essential, in all its forms, for personal growth and to understand ourselves in relation to all that encompasses us in this world. As such, supporting students to be the best that they can be and to overcome barriers that exist in formal education is of great importance to me. I believe in you (and can’t wait to meet you when you register for Pathways Thunder Bay)!  

My name is Starlynn and I am the Operations Coordinator of Pathways Thunder Bay.  My pronouns are she/her. I am Métis and I grew up near Eagle Lake First Nation in Treaty 3. 

I moved to Thunder Bay around 8 years ago in pursuit of post-secondary education at Lakehead University. I have two degrees that I am very proud of; a BA in English and a Bachelors of Education and am a registered teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers.

Through my studies I learned that I am passionate about history and learning about different cultures. While my favourite class in high school was Drama, in university it was African History. Though I’m scared of heights, I love flying because my desire to travel helps me overcome my fear and lets me keep learning about different places and cultures. 

My favourite hobbies are dancing and writing poetry though I’ve recently learned to crochet!  While I usually keep my poems just for myself, I’ve been lucky enough to have a couple of my original poems published. I also love animals and have a kitty named Oliver. 

I can’t wait to work with the students here in Thunder Bay to achieve their education and personal goals!

My name is Danielle.  I grew up in Fort Frances and moved to Thunder Bay in the more recent years. I am really excited to be a part of this journey with Pathways Thunder Bay. 

I am one of the Student Parent Support Workers and look forward to connecting with our students to support their needs along their own educational journey! I look forward to learning with and from the youth in our community.

I studied at Confederation College and Lakehead University. I received my diploma in Early Childhood Education and completed a certificate program in Children’s Mental Health at Confederation College. I received my BA Psychology degree with Lakehead University. With my education and employment background I hope that I can support youth on their journey to graduating high school and to feel comfortable and confident throughout their high school career. 

I like to spend my spare time with my family, friends and my dog Rosie. I love being active and spending time outdoors, especially by the lake which brings me happiness.