YWCA Board of Directors

Executive Committee
Karen Gilmore, Chair
Jessica Franklin, Vice- Chair
Sereena King, Vice- Chair
Susan Kennard, Secretary
Yulena Wan, Treasurer
Board Members
Marina Banister, Edmonton, AB
Peggy Chen, Richmond, BC
Jessica Franklin, Toronto, ON
Karen Gilmore, Vancouver, BC
Jessica Joss, Lethbridge, AB
Beth Lyons, Fredericton, NB
Sereena King, Saskatoon, SK
Yasothini (Yaso) Mathu, Brandon, MB
Susan Kennard, Banff, AB
Kate Nelischer, Toronto, ON
Marie-José Ouellet, Québec City, QC
Brittany Tibbo, Ottawa, ON
Yulena Wan, Ancaster, ON
National office staff

Maya is a diversity specialist with 22 years of experience in a variety of sectors in public policy development, public health, adult education and social work.

Raine Liliefeldt is a communications professional and relationship builder with over 16 years in the nonprofit sector built on a solid background of event planning and sales in the corporate sector.

Lisa Blackburn is a senior finance professional with diverse experience, including with not-for-profit organizations, public companies and a regulatory organization.

Andrea Dannecker is the Project Manager, Executive Office. She coordinates the Executive Office and supports the Board of Directors, Board committees as well as membership committees and is part of the organizing committee of the Annual Membership Meeting.

Sydney Piggott (she/her) is a dynamic, results-oriented program director and researcher with nearly 10 years of professional experience in international development, corporate social responsibility, gender advocacy, and youth empowerment.

Anjum Sultana has nearly ten years of experience working in the fields of community development, strategic communications and advocacy to facilitate social action and systemic change.

Isabel Pérez-Doherty is a multilingual development strategist with over 15 years experience in data-driven fundraising and supporter engagement.

A passionate researcher and project manager, Shiva Mazrouei has managed various initiatives and events focused on women’s experiences, diversity, equity and inclusion in her years of experience working in the non-profit and humanitarian sectors.

Priscila Kallfelz is a corporate communications and event planning professional with over 15 years of experience in both internal and external communications, from research and analysis to planning and implementing strategies in the for-profit and non-profit sectors.

Erika Yoshida has been working in the women’s services sector for over two years, during this time she worked in shelters for women fleeing violence and Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto.

In her role, Jenny (she/her) supports the planning, execution, and evaluation of projects. She brings over six years of front-line service working with diverse women seeking social services, quantitative and qualitative social research, and policy skills. Jenny is fully fluent in French and English.

From direct service, to policy advocacy, to philanthropy, Jennifer (she/ her) has a history in the social change sector in Canada and beyond. Jennifer is skilled in accessible communications, policy analysis, storytelling, and strategic knowledge.
Employment Opportunities
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