Step Training Inc. Team
Kaighla Poplawski
Assistant To The CEO - Step Training Inc.
David Martin
Instructor - Step Training Inc.
Gene Di Maria M.A. (Retired Chief)
Senior Instructor (United States) Step Training Inc.
Retired from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Federal Probation and Pretrial Academy in Charleston, South Carolina as Chief of the Safety and Firearms Branch. The Safety and Firearms Branch is responsible for serving approximately 6000 officers.
Throughout the 94 Judicial Districts, I was responsible for developing and delivering 6 national training programs, policy development, equipment, budgeting, curriculum development, and supervising up to 20 staff members. I had the privilege of being part of the original staff who created and opened the Federal Probation and Pretrial Academy (FLETC) in 2005.
Amber Griffin MSc
Instructor - Step Training Inc.
Amber has been working in the Training and Education industry for over 20 years. She began as a consultant for the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, developing and reviewing curriculum and licensing examinations for Provincial and National Apprenticeship programs. From there, she became an in-house trainer for the City of Mississauga, Parks Department.
This experience led her to accept the role of Training Coordinator for the City of Mississauga’s Security Services Unit, where she developed and implemented the training program for Security Operations and Transit Enforcement. It was through this work that she became interested in training Law Enforcement Professionals, which led her to become an Instructor for the accredited University of Toronto iPREP program. Amber is proud to represent Step Training Inc. in delivering Mental Health and Professional De-escalation training our valued clients. She truly believes in its practical application and effectiveness, being modern, relevant, and evidence-based.
Harold Mah
Physical Skills Instructor - Step Training Inc.
Harold Mah for over 20 years combined has been teaching, coaching, and officiating Muay Thai as well as instructing Krav Maga. He is a Kru Yai in MuayThai and a Black Belt, Level 5 in Krav Maga. Harold is also a Certified Instructor in ASP Tactical Weapons and Blauer Tactical Systems.
Employed by the City of Toronto for over 30 years, now retired, he was the former Event Support Manager and Film Permit Manager. Harold worked on major external events, produced City Events, and was responsible for the issuing of over 3000 film permits annually. Harold was instrumental in developing the first-ever ‘Event Support Team consisting of staff from various City Divisions to meet
the needs local, national, and international event organizers.
Brad Wickman
Media Content Manager - Step Training Inc
Having graduated with my degree from Humber College in Film and Media production, I am currently working on a number of projects that include educational films and content. Specializing in crafting engaging and powerful content that captures the viewer’s eye and holds it. My work balances entertainment for my audience, with delivering the client’s message through subtext and visual techniques.
My experience includes a long list of independent productions with experience working on Canadian network shows, as well as the production of media-centered training videos for the RCMP and Icelandic National Police Service.