Gisele Forrest has worked in the Social Services for over 30 years within the Simcoe County and Toronto Regions. She has a BA in Social Development Studies and a Masters in Education. Gisele is presently working at Lumenus Community Services as Director of the Wraparound, Young Parents of No Fixed Address, RPAC, Complex Special Needs and What Ever it Takes programs.
Gisele has been immersed in various aspects of the Wraparound program implementation at the program, provincial and national levels. She is a Francophone Wraparound trainer and supported the Montreal Wraparound project for five years. She served as a Wrap Canada Board member from 2012-18, including serving as Board Chair, and returned last year after joining the Lumenus Wrap program. Gisele passionately supports the philosophy of individuals being the author of their journey and identifying community members, both formal and informal, to support them with their identified needs.