Elizabeth Stetar has worked a Social Worker with the Ministry of Children and Family Development with over a decade of experience in social services. Based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, she is passionate about supporting families and enhancing parenting capacities to improve the lives of her clients, their families and the broader community.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care and a Social Services Diploma from Vancouver Island University. Her career has been marked by her commitment to client satisfaction and her ability to foster strong relationships with individuals and community organizations.

Throughout her tenure with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Elizabeth has held various roles, including Child Protection Social Worker and Acting Team Leader. In her most recent position, she served on the Intake, Assessment, and Response Under 12 and High-Risk Pregnancy Team, where she was responsible for conducting safety assessments and implementing care plans for at-risk children. Her experience includes making court applications for child protection and serving as a legal guardian for children in temporary care.

Elizabeth's expertise is further enhanced by her ongoing professional development, including training in Conflict Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Safety Planning, Problematic Substance Misuse and Indigenous cultural safety. Her commitment to continuous learning ensures that she remains at the forefront of best practices in working with families.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Elizabeth is a member of the Nanaimo Sport and Scent club where she spends time training and learning about her German Shepherd. Elizabeth also participates in a community-based dance fitness program called Jazzercise and you can also find her on the dance floor practicing her ballroom dance steps.

With a deep-rooted dedication to positive conflict resolution and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of families, Elizabeth Stetar continues to support parents in her community.