Meet the Team

Matthew Corkum first experienced skiing with Rocky Mountain Adaptive (RMA) in March 2021. After just two lessons, he recognized how transformative adaptive recreation could be and felt compelled to ensure that as many people with disabilities as possible had access to similar life-changing opportunities. This passion led him to apply for a position on the RMA Board, where he has served since March 2022.

As someone with lived experience of disability (Cerebral Palsy) and as a student of RMA’s ski instructors, Matthew brings a unique perspective to the board. His dual role allows him to offer valuable insights while also fostering meaningful relationships with RMA employees, which he leverages to enhance various aspects of the organization. In addition to his contributions to RMA, Matthew is a professional speaker specializing in the inclusion of people with disabilities, a skill he shares at RMA events and fundraisers.

Professionally, Matthew is the head meteorologist at a leading commodity hedge fund, where he supervises others and develops strong leadership skills that he brings to his role at RMA. He is also a community advisory committee member for Calgary Adaptive Hub and a former member of the City of Calgary Advisory Committee on Accessibility.

In 2023, Matthew was recognized as one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine for his work in inclusion.

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Tatiana joined the board in 2020 as a Director. A lifelong skier and past instructor for CADS, along with a desire to give back to the community brought Tatiana to RMA.

Tatiana is a mother to three children and lives in Calgary. She brings not for profit executive leadership experience and has held seats on a number of not for profit organizations, focused on serving those with special needs and their families.

David Legg is Professor of Sport Management and Adapted Physical Activity at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada. Dr. Legg has also been a visiting or adjunct scholar at seven other Universities around the globe. His research centres on the Paralympic movement and primarily the legacy of the Games.

As a volunteer David has served as President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, board member for the 2015 Pan Parapan American Games in Toronto, the International Paralympic Committee’s Sport Science Committee, and as President of the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity. He is currently the Founder and Chair of the Calgary Adapted Hub Powered by Jumpstart, a board member for Commonwealth Sport Canada, board member for the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) and incoming Chair of the Calgary Sport and Major Event Committee. As a consultant, David worked with the Calgary BidCo for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the 2030 Alberta Commonwealth Games bid and with Hockey Canada and the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation.

In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Legg has received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum and Diamond Jubilee Medals, University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award, King Clancy Award from the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons, and Gary McPherson Leadership Award from the Province of Alberta. David has also been named to Calgary’s Top 40/40 and been inducted into Alberta’s Sports Hall of Fame.

A highly accomplished CEO and Top 40 Under 40 executive, Ben combines inspirational, authentic leadership with razor-sharp business acumen. He knows what it takes to connect with customers while driving operational efficiency and bottom-line growth.

Ben’s success as a leader is shaped by his personal journey, including a life-changing spinal cord injury that challenged him to redefine his possible. The wheelchair has taught Ben to think three steps ahead, anticipate obstacles and focus on solutions. As a leader, he sees beyond the horizon and inspires others by emphasizing the importance of people and community.

With a passion for mountain biking, skiing and all things outdoors, being a part of the Rocky Mountain Adaptive board allows Ben to combine the things he loves with his professional capabilities in pursuit of the long term success of RMA.

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Kevin Webster is a recently retired executive with a deep history of involvement with Rocky Mountain Adaptive (RMA). Having known RMA since its inception, he previously served as a board member from 2013 to 2018 and rejoined the board to help advance the organization’s vision. Now with more time to dedicate, he is committed to working alongside RMA’s board, staff, and participants to support its mission.

Kevin is particularly inspired by RMA co-founder and close friend Ian Hipkins, who has dedicated the past 16 years to ensuring individuals of all abilities have access to mountain sport experiences—a vision originally motivated by his own daughter. With RMA’s ongoing commitment to inclusive recreation, Kevin is honored to contribute his expertise in enterprise risk management to strengthen the organization’s governance practices, ensuring its protection, preservation, and continued growth.

Before retiring in 2023, Kevin had a 30-year career in the insurance industry, holding roles in broking, underwriting, risk management, inspections, management, business development, and executive leadership. His extensive volunteer experience includes serving as an instructor for the Insurance Institute of Canada, a member of the Advisory Councils for both the Grant MacEwan and Bow Valley College Insurance and Risk Management Programs, and participation in various community governance bodies such as Canmore Town Council, the Canmore Hospital Board, and the Canmore & Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Kevin holds multiple professional designations, including Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB), Canadian Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), and Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional – Risk Management Major (FCIP).

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Having spent most of his life in Banff, Carsten enjoys all of what the mountains offer.

Carsten has served in various positions on numerous non-profit boards over the past thirty plus years, giving back to his community.

Most recently he joined the board of Rocky Mountain Adaptive and is excited to be working with all of the talented board members to continue the awesome work that has been done to date. He is the current chair of the Finance Committee.

Carsten continues his involvement in the Banff Canmore Community foundation, having first started on the original steering committee in 2001.

He is a founding partner of Bear Street Financial Group, a wealth management and insurance planning company servicing the Bow Valley.

His work in philanthropic giving is helping many clients realize their charitable goals.

Carsten is married to Karen and together they have raised three sons. He is an avid golfer and enjoys staying fit riding his bike on the hills of Banff.

Born in the UK and now a proud Canadian Citizen, Jamie resides in Canmore, Alberta. His first experience of adaptive sport and recreation was when teaching his sister, Claire, to ski. Following this, he worked as a ski instructor in Andorra and spent summers working as a care worker for adults with neurodivergencies. From that moment on, he knew the path his future was to take.

The Winter of 2001/02 saw Jamie come to Canada, where he has spent his time working for Sunshine Village as a ski instructor. At the same time, he saw a gap in the ski industry lesson opportunities offered and started to develop and then coordinator the Sunshine Village Adaptive Ski and Ride Program. For 6 years he lived a continuous Winter spending the Canadian Summer months in New Zealand, furthering his adaptive experience by working for Disabled Snowsports. Here, while working as an adaptive trainer, instructor, and coach, he met an incredible community of individuals.

His enthusiasm, passion and experience for adaptive sport and recreation lead him to co-found Rocky Mountain Adaptive, where he works in the position of Executive Director, developing the organization, advocating for adaptive sport and recreation, and still making time for his main passion – working hands on with individuals of amazing abilities.

Kim Cosman has been involved in adaptive alpine skiing since 2011 after completing her first adaptive ski certifications in New Zealand. After 15 back-to-back winter seasons between Canada and New Zealand, she completed her adaptive alpine trainer’s certifications in both countries as well as additional courses in empowering students with disabilities, adult education and instructor certifications in other sports/activities.

In the winter of 2014, she joined Rocky Mountain Adaptive as their Winter Program Coordinator. In this role, she was able to provide instruction to both adaptive athletes and up-and-coming adaptive instructors. Since the summer of 2018, Kim committed to RMA year-round as Program Manager, overseeing the team of staff and volunteers as well as delivering adaptive programming in the variety of activities RMA facilitates.

Jocelyn Smuin moved to the mountains from Ontario in 2011 to follow her passion for skiing. She spent 7 years teaching at Marmot Basin and Lake Louise, working with students of all ages, and completed her CADS Level 1 certification in 2016. After transitioning out of instructing, Jocelyn took on various administrative roles in the events industry in Banff.

In the fall of 2019, Jocelyn joined Rocky Mountain Adaptive as the Volunteer and Bookings Coordinator and also worked as a part-time ski instructor. After the birth of her first son, she returned to RMA as the Bookings Coordinator. In 2024, she transitioned to her current role as Program Admin Coordinator, where she continues to bring her passion for inclusive outdoor experiences to the team.

Jocelyn treasures the tight-knit, supportive community at RMA and feels grateful to be part of a team that shares her commitment to making outdoor recreation inclusive for everyone. One of her favorite memories with RMA was taking an 80-year-old guest kayaking with her daughter and grandson, a moment that reflects her commitment to creating meaningful, accessible adventures.

We are thrilled to have Jocelyn as part of our team, and her positive impact on the RMA community is felt in everything she does.

Lou Doyon joined Rocky Mountain Adaptive with a passion for connecting others to the outdoors and a heartfelt desire to make recreation accessible for everyone. Growing up in Canmore, Lou spent her days immersed in nature, building a deep appreciation for outdoor activities. After over six years in the heli-ski industry, Lou wanted to bring more meaning to her career and found the perfect fit at RMA.

Lou’s favorite RMA memory was participating in the Ladies Bowhead Ride during the Accessible Tourism Pilot. Watching four female Bowhead riders explore the trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre was an unforgettable day filled with smiles, laughter, and excitement.

Since joining RMA, Lou has felt a unique sense of belonging, surrounded by a welcoming community that inspires connection and lifelong friendships.

When she’s not coordinating bookings, you can find Lou exploring the mountains on her bike, fly fishing in quiet streams, or ski touring with her dog, Chephren. She also shares her home with two delightfully quirky cats, Susan and Pretzel.

Amy joined Rocky Mountain Adaptive in April 2024, bringing a strong commitment to adaptive sports and a background in inclusive recreation. As the Alberta Parks Partnership Lead, Amy is dedicated to fostering collaborations that create meaningful, accessible outdoor experiences for all. One of her most memorable moments with RMA was hearing from a parent at William Watson Lodge who shared that RMA was the first group to say “yes” to their family participating in outdoor activities – a reflection of the impact RMA has in breaking down barriers.

Since moving to Canmore, Amy has found a sense of community among the passionate, like-minded team at RMA. Her journey in adaptive sports began with a university research project involving a boxing club for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, sparking a lasting commitment to helping people achieve new experiences and personal goals. Since moving to Canmore, Amy has found a sense of community among the passionate, like-minded team at RMA.

Fun Fact: Amy is ambidextrous with chopsticks!

Svea first connected with Rocky Mountain Adaptive during her practicum placements while completing her Bachelor’s degree. She loved the experience so much that when the opportunity to join the team came up, she couldn’t pass it up!

As Volunteer Coordinator, Svea gets to work with an amazing team of volunteers, guiding them through training and watching them grow into their roles. Some of her favorite memories with RMA are spent alongside volunteers as they learn, connect, and experience the impact of adaptive recreation.

Since moving to the Bow Valley, Svea has found a strong sense of community at RMA. When she’s not skiing or running, she enjoys relaxing with a good book.

P.S. If you’re wondering what Svea is thinking about at any given moment, it’s probably the Hannah Montana theme song!

Jenni grew up in Vancouver in a skiing family, and has been around the world of adaptive sport and recreation her whole life. She became a ski instructor early on, teaching both adaptive and non-adaptive skiing. She moved to Calgary for university, and started teaching with RMA in 2011 for 4 seasons. She found her way back to RMA in December 2021 as Bookings Coordinator, and has had fun moving through other various roles with RMA: Alpine Instructor, Volunteer Coordinator and Nordic Instructor.

Jenni transitioned to her current role of Office Manager in October 2023 and supports both our office staff and programming team to help RMA facilitate some amazing experiences for amazing individuals. She’s happy to be able to weave together her experience teaching and facilitating adaptive sports with her business degree in Human Resources.

She currently lives in Calgary with her family and dog, and loves travelling, running after her toddler, attempting triathlons, and spending time with family and friends.

Janet first joined Rocky Mountain Adaptive in November 2024 as an Adaptive Ski Instructor and is now our Fund Development Coordinator. Their interest in RMA first grew after hearing about the organization from friends who worked and volunteered with the team, and from seeing instructors in action at ski resorts.

Having lived with chronic knee pain for over half a decade, Janet once thought they might never walk without pain or ski again. That experience gave them a deep appreciation for the importance of creating safe and fun opportunities for people of all abilities. RMA is a natural fit combining their passion for mountain sports with their dedication to building a community where everyone belongs.

Since joining, Janet has cherished the laughter and camaraderie that come from being part of such an open and welcoming community, always inviting learning and growth.

When they’re not on the slopes or in the office, Janet enjoys writing and has put together three books of their own poetry. They also starred in a queer ski film called ‘People Like Us’!

Carole Levasseur has a background in actuarial mathematics where she worked in the field of pension and benefits for 20 years.  From 1989 to 1996, she was a part-time firefighter.  Learning English was the goal when she went to work for the mountain resort of Whistler/Blackcomb as a bus driver in 1996/1997. She learned that she likes to ski, as well as play in the mountains and the outdoors in general.  In 2001 she made the big move to Calgary from Montreal, then to Canmore in 2013.

Driving a bus across Canada with the 2010 Olympics Torch Relay was a lifetime experience, as the Olympic Flame never stopped for 106 days up to Vancouver.  Since 2012 she drives the Trolley at the Calgary Stampede.  In 2018 she had the honor to receive the Calgary White Hat Award as the Exceptional Customer Service: driver.

Carole first started volunteering with RMA in 2011 after searching for a charitable organization that combines her giving nature and love for skiing.  Being useful while being active with keen and enthusiastic people is a perfect world. She was awarded RMA volunteer of the year 2013/2014.  She takes all opportunities to spread the word about getting involved with RMA one way or another.  Breathe, feel, smell, listen and/or see NATURE while on the MOVE is for everybody.  If help is needed, she will be there!

A planned ski vacation to Banff in March 2011 connected Marie with RMA. Meeting its wonderful, yet small at the time, team of staff and volunteers quickly convinced her for a return visit in May of the same year. Great friendships quickly formed and the “I Did It’ sense of accomplishment of swooshing down ski slopes successfully sparked a great desire to find much, much more of that feeling. Local employment secured; Marie moved out to Calgary in September 2011.

Almost immediately, Marie started finding ways to give back to RMA. Volunteering her time for over eleven years now, she is proud to share the sense of inclusion and ‘family’ that RMA has provided her. For the 2018/2019 season, she was honoured to receive the RMA Volunteer of the Year. You will find her at most of our fundraisers, sometimes coordinating the other volunteers, helping with volunteer training, doing some ‘behind the scenes’ admin work, in the pedal kayak serving as a ‘tugboat’ when needed, and, occasionally helping instructors with new skiers as a ‘demo girl’.

Originally from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Marie has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree as well as Certification in Volunteer Administration and the Certificate in Corporate Community Involvement. She is fluently bilingual and trying to learn Abenaki, the language of the Indigenous peoples upon whose unceded land she was born and raised. Her work life comprises of working in politics, in the federal government, with a professional sports team, and in the oil & gas sector.

Marie is also a Director on the Bishop’s University Foundation, the Western Regional Director of the Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada, and Member of the Banff Inclusive Housing Committee. Her passions other than skiing include : dogs, telling anyone who gives her five seconds about her beloved Eastern Townships and Bishop’s University (she bleeds purple), and exploring Canada.

Maria Lau started volunteering for Rocky Mountain Adaptive in December 2019 where she has accumulated over 800+ volunteer hours. Trained as an accountant and I.T. professional, she left the corporate world in Toronto and moved to the Bow Valley in 2017 to pursue her love of skiing. She is an experienced CSIA and NZSIA certified ski instructor who works at Nakiska.

Through her volunteer work with Rocky Mountain Adaptive, she became a CADS certified ski instructor in January 2020. When she is not volunteering, she works part time as a ski instructor at Rocky Mountain Adaptive, filling in the gaps when needed. Maria also volunteers with the Rocky Mountain Adaptive hiking program in the summer. She is an Apprentice Interpreter and Interpretive Specialist with the Interpretive Guides Association.