Our Team

Together, our multidisciplinary team has over 100 years of experience working in criminal and civil contexts. We draw upon this expertise to design and deliver trauma-informed training on forensic interviewing, risk assessment, and other key forensic topics. 

Hugues Hervé, PhD, RPsych

Practice Director

Dr. Hugues Hervé, co-founder of The Forensic Practice, is an expert forensic psychologist advancing best practices in safety and investigation.

 

Susan Kim, MSc

Operations Director

Susan Kim, co-founder of The Forensic Practice, brings 19 years in federal correctional services, specializing in risk assessment and staff training.

Kamna Nand, BA

Practice Manager

Kamna Nand, Practice Manager at The Forensic Practice, brings global experience and a talent for building genuine connections and team cohesion.

Anton Schweighofer, PhD, RPsych

Training Associate

Anton Schweighofer, PhD, RPsych, is a forensic psychologist and expert witness, specializing in offender assessment, compulsive behavior, and substance abuse.

Carla Dassinger, PsyD, RPsych

Training Associate

Dr. Carla Dassinger, forensic psychologist, specializes in risk and sex offender assessments, trauma treatment, and pre-trial evaluations for legal cases.

Carolyn Thom, CFI

Training Associate

Carolyn Thom, expert in child forensic interviewing, has 25+ years in social work and pioneered canine-assisted interviews in Canada.

Dawn McLaughlin, BA

Training Associate

Dawn McLaughlin, StepWise interviewer and Director of Resident Services, specializes in training, program development, and support for adults with disabilities.

Holly Erb, RCMP Officer

Trainer Associate

Holly Erb, RCMP Officer and Sexual Violence Coordinator, has 16+ years of experience in trauma-informed investigations and mentoring officers.

Kristin Coyne, PhD, RSW

Trainer Development Manager/Training Associate

Dr. Kristin Coyne, forensic researcher and therapist, manages clinical programs and specializes in trauma and mental health therapy for all ages.

Michelle Hykawy, BHEcol, BSW

Training Associate

Michelle Hykawy, Provincial Investigation Specialist, mentors and trains in child abuse investigations, child protection, and forensic interviewing.

Nadia Kyba, MSW, RSW

Training Associate

Nadia Kyba, expert in conflict management and communication, specializes in training social workers and enhancing performance in high-stakes environments.

Rayna Stuart, BA (Hons)

Workshop Coordinator

Rayna Stuart, Workshop Coordinator, ensures seamless training logistics and support, bringing organization and warmth to every workshop.

Sandra Rijken, PLMC, BA (Hons)

Training Associate

Sandra Rijken, police officer and criminology expert, excels in interviewing, sex crime investigations, and mentoring with a focus on survivor advocacy.

Shelbie Anderson, BA (Hons), MA

Research Associate / Training Associate

Shelbie Anderson, MA, brings expertise in interview strategies, research, and workshop development, linking psychology and law in practical training.

Vincent Nguyen, BSc, BEd

eLearning Consultant

Vincent Nguyen specializes in eLearning and curriculum development, delivering tailored training for sectors like policing, forensics, and skilled trades.
OUR TEAM