Meet the OCTC Team
Liz Gosse
Liz has extensive experience in curriculum development, training facilitation, and fostering inclusive environments for diverse populations. In her current role at ODEN, she partners with businesses to promote disability inclusive hiring practices through impactful training and tailored supports.
With over 13 years of experience in the non-profit sector, she has excelled in creating innovative programs and resources, empowering individuals through literacy, digital skills, employment readiness, and accessibility-focused education. Her expertise includes curriculum design, adult learning strategies, and leveraging technology to deliver accessible and engaging training solutions.
A passionate advocate for community inclusion, Liz demonstrates exceptional leadership and collaboration skills through her professional roles and community involvement. She actively works to build partnerships, empower individuals, and drive meaningful change that benefits both businesses and the communities they serve.
Cristin O’Sullivan
Disability Awareness Trainer
Cristin O’Sullivan is a seasoned professional with more than two decades of expertise in the social services sector. Her career has focused primarily on providing employment support, enhancing educational access, and fostering community development initiatives. Cristin is firmly committed to continuous learning and inclusivity principles. She is dedicated to crafting sustainable opportunities that empower individuals and communities, ultimately driving meaningful and lasting positive change in society. Her passion for helping others is reflected in her innovative, collaborative efforts with various organizations to address social challenges and promote equitable access to resources.
Cristin is a proud mother to one biological son and four stepsons and is now excited to welcome grandbabies. She gave her son the ultimate gift of life by donating a portion of her liver and now participates in the Canada and World Transplant Games, celebrating resilience and life-changing connections.
Kimberly Chan
Administrative Coordinator
Kim Chan (she/her) is the Administrative Coordinator for the Ontario Corporate Training Centre team at the Ontario Disability Employment Network. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies and Sociology from the University of Toronto and has worked for both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Previously, Kim has assisted with providing professional development programming to independent artists and arts professionals to help them build sustainable careers in the Canadian music industry. She brings her deep knowledge of social sciences and administrative experience to her role.
Driven by her passion for social equity, Kim approaches her work and personal life with an intersectional and anti-oppressive framework that she developed through her years in academia and the non-profit sector. She is deeply committed to her values of accessibility, inclusion, and community.
In her free time, Kim enjoys watching movies and attempting new baking recipes for her family and friends to try.
