Our Team

Staff

Melinda Laboucan

Melinda is the vision and heart behind Goba. She brings experience from her Dene community of Fort Good Hope and her personal medical travel journeys to everything she does, from patient support to creating cultural connections. With training in end-of-life care, cancer survivor care, addiction support, and chronic disease management, Melinda integrates both traditional and Western healing practices.

Kate Kerber

Kate is born and raised on Treaty 6 Territory, a descendent of settlers with Irish and Scottish roots. With a background in public health and experience with the Alberta health care system, she supports program development as well as helping clients with advocacy and navigation.

Greg Laboucan

Greg is Cree from Whitefish Lake 459 who lived for 16 years in the Northwest Territories. Greg coordinates Goba's many events and cultural activities and also provides client support when needed.

Brittney (Ullulaq) Porter

Ullulaq is Kitikmeot Inuk from Yellowknife, NT with roots in Gjoa Haven, NU. She is kind, creative, and committed to providing culturally-safe care and supporting children and families through Jordan's Principle and the Inuit Child First Initiative.