Segue Career Options

Winkler Location

Art Friesen – Employment Facilitator

As employment facilitator, Art reaches to surrounding managers through emailing, phone calls and personal contacts in hopes of finding opportunity and employment for those in the Segue program. He feels that having past experience as a business owner and manager gives him a better sense of the needs of the manager and the challenges of the job seeker. His ultimate goal is to build trusting relations and to see those with employment barriers move forward in hope, healing and community. Art works in our Winkler office.

Louisa Longford – Vocational Assessor

Louisa holds a degree in Human Ecology and serves as the Vocational Assessor (VA) at Segue, where she finds fulfillment in guiding clients through the vocational assessment process and facilitating the formulation of tailored plans to achieve their objectives. In addition to her primary role, as the VA, Louisa actively contributes to administrative functions within Employment Services. Her responsibilities encompass receiving referrals, organizing electronic and physical client files, as well as coordinating and participating in intake and review meetings. Her duties as an Evaluator extend to delivering limited employment skills development, particularly in refining resumes and crafting cover letters. Furthermore, Louisa assumes the responsibility of managing the social media platforms for Segue Career Options Winkler. Outside of her professional endeavors, Louisa resides in a rural community, dedicating her leisure time to tending to yard work, engaging in home renovations, and cherishing moments with her family. Her personal interests span the realms of mushroom hunting and foraging, exploring mixed media art (inclusive of photography), and indulging in invigorating hikes within her local surroundings.

Theophilus Shofu – Employment Facilitator

He doesn’t just read résumés. He listens for the story behind them.

Theophilus brings a rare combination of academic depth and genuine human curiosity to every conversation. With a Master’s in Business Psychology and a foundation in Guidance & Counselling, he understands that the right job isn’t simply about matching skills to a description. It’s about connecting a person’s purpose to their potential.

As an Employment Facilitator at Segue’s Winkler office, Theo works with participants in the Employ-Next and the Employ-Opportunity Programme, drawing on international experience to build trust, bridge cultural gaps, and walk alongside people at every stage of their journey. Whether he’s supporting a newcomer finding their footing in Canada or a local resident ready for a fresh chapter, his approach stays the same: he sees possibility in people often before they see it in themselves.

Clara Ayeni – Employment Facilitator

As an Employment Facilitator Clara brings valuable experience from her previous role in employment services, where she supported individuals in identifying their strengths, enhancing job‑readiness skills, and preparing for meaningful participation in the workforce. Her background has provided her with a strong foundation in career development, client support, and facilitation.

Clara is committed to fostering a professional, encouraging environment where participants feel empowered to pursue their employment goals with confidence. She values collaboration, clear communication, and practical strategies that help individuals move forward with purpose.

Outside of work, Clara enjoys crafting and sewing, which allow her to express creativity and attention to detail. She also takes great pleasure in teaching and coordinating activities for young children, experiences that continue to shape her patience, leadership, and sense of community.

Steinbach Location

Grace Gunn – Employment Facilitator

I am a new member of the Segue Career Options team based in Steinbach. I bring forty years of work experience with the last 19 being in health and social care. Hold a BSc in Adult Nursing and certification as a Rehabilitation Assistant.

I am looking forward to getting to know our participants and working alongside them in their journey towards meaningful employment.

In my free time I enjoy exercising, reading and spending time with family.

Funding Provided by:
The Government of Canada The Manitoba Government