Investigation Team Members

Kerri holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and is a proud coach for the Special Olympics. At a very young age, Kerri was mistaken by a stranger as a missing child called Lila.

Growing up she realized just how many "Lila's" were out there and has continued to follow local missing person cases ever since. Kerri joined the Please Bring Me Home team in 2021.

Kerri is passionate about helping people regardless of their disadvantages and understands how important it is that those who have gone missing are never forgotten.

Julie has a background in Criminology and Corrections working in both young offender and adult institutions.

She joined PBMH in August 2020 after a volunteer search she was involved with in Sudbury for a local missing teen.

“Becoming an investigation Team Member for PBMH has been one of the best decisions I have made, working with families that are looking for their loved ones, sharing their pain has been an absolute eye opening experience.”

Julie is passionate about helping others regardless of the outcome and she is all for bringing closure to families of the missing loved one.

Lee Hanlon, a Private Investigator since September 2012, owns and operates a PI/Consulting business, Securus Research in the Fraser Valley, specializes in Human Trafficking, Sex Crimes, Criminal Harassment, Cold Cases, and Missing Persons Investigations.

Lee served 16 years in the CF Army ResF and was a paralegal for 8 years. Prior to pursuing a career as a PI, Lee was a uniform security guard for 10 years, and specialized as a Tactical Security Guard in Bar and Event/Special Event Security.

Lee is also a Security Training Consultant as well as a Criminologist Consultant. Lee, has extensive academic studies in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, and Law, with a thematic option in Law Enforcement Foundations, as well as extensive experience as a Role Player for Law Enforcement Tactical Training Scenarios.

Lee also holds a 3rd Degree (Sandan) Black Belt in Karate and is an NCCP certified Karate Sport Coach, and has taken 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place in the west coast (Canada/US) tournament circuit.

Lee has a heart for justice for victims of crime and their families.

This is why he joined the PBMH volunteer investigations team.

Angela Heino, has been a Registered Nurse for nearly two decades, and she has over a decade of training and experience as an educator in both health care and post-secondary settings. She has worked in three Canadian provinces across various clinical areas and spent several months volunteering overseas with a community development NGO in eastern Uganda.

She holds a BA in Psychology from Simon Fraser University, a BNSc from Queen's University and a MSN from UBC. The focus of her graduate studies was the exploration of women's pain experiences in relation to pressing health concerns and the need for creating trauma-and-violence informed and culturally safe environments for clients, families, and health care providers alike.

Angela has pursued additional education in forensic sciences and completed courses on human remains recovery and the forensic assessment and evaluation of patients/victims of non-intentional and intentional injuries in 2022. She received her Forensic Nurse Death Investigator microcredential [FNDI-MC] in 2023.

She has worked as a subject matter expert and as a consultant on research projects pertaining to trauma, gender-based violence, chronic pain, substance use health, and stigma. Currently, she works as permanent full-time Faculty at BCIT and as the Decolonizing Lead in the BSN program.

Angela has served on the PIRS Board of Directors as a volunteer since Fall 2019 supporting newcomer, immigrant and refugee women and their families in the BC Lower Mainland.

She joined PBMH in July 2023 out of a heartfelt desire to help find answers for the families and loved ones of missing persons.

As a dedicated child and youth advocate, Roberta has spent her career supporting young people navigating life's toughest challenges. Her experiences as a counsellor, psychologist, and specialized foster parent have given Roberta a unique perspective on the world.

She has worked with kids from all walks of life, including those affected by human trafficking, addiction, and exploitation. When they'd run away from group homes, she would search the streets to bring them back to safety. Those journeys introduced her to London's broader community - individuals living on the streets, police officers, and local organizations making a difference.

Roberta’s medical background has honed her attention to detail and open-mindedness. Roberta knew she needed more expertise to drive change. So, she committed to continuous learning - taking courses, researching, and seeking out resources on complex street-level issues.

Today, Roberta applies her skills daily, seeking information, observing, listening, and tracking clues. She has learned that “reacting isn't enough; we must act”. Roberta’s approach is built on seeing the full picture, avoiding tunnel vision, and collaborating with others.

Roberta’s connection to Please Bring Me Home (PBMH) began with Shelley Desrochers, a young woman who went missing in 2016. Having cared for Shelley in a group home setting, Roberta joined PBMH's search efforts. Their expertise, resources, and teamwork have been invaluable.

“I'm proud to be part of this diverse, talented team! United by our mission to bring loved one’s home, we offer support, camaraderie, and hope to families seeking our help. Together, we're driven to make a difference, one case at a time.”

Kiana Phillips initially pursued a career in Customs Border Services, thinking she would end up in enforcement. But life had other plans, and she found herself drawn to the brokerage side instead. Today, Kiana works as an export specialist in the pharmaceutical industry.

However, something else has always driven her - a desire to make a difference in her community. On a personal level, Kiana understands the pain of having a missing loved one, and that experience ignited a passion within her to help others navigating similar struggles.

As Kiana delved into missing persons' cases, she stumbled upon Please Bring Me Home.

“Their mission resonated deeply with me, and I was welcomed into an amazing team of individuals across Canada who share a common goal: bringing loved one’s home. Being part of this team has been an incredible experience.”