Prior to assuming this role Anne has held leadership positions in the area of Human Resources and Labour Relations, both at Pacific Blue Cross and Canadian Airlines.  Anne possesses a strong understanding of Board Governance and Oversight.  In addition to serving on the Board of Coast Mountain Bus Company, Anne also serves on Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund Society, and Canadian Mental Health Association North and West Vancouver Branch and also has her ICD.D certification (Institute of Corporate Directors).  Anne graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Industrial Relations.

Throughout her career, Andrea has held senior leadership positions with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Ministry of Children and Family Development, Community Living BC, and the Intellectual Disabilities Society, leading complex initiatives focused on service quality, inclusion, and system improvement.

Andrea brings extensive experience in governance, organizational transformation, change management, strategic planning, and cross-sector collaboration. Her board experience includes serving as Board Co-Chair of the North Shore Women’s Centre and as a director with the Canadian Mental Health Association’s North and West Vancouver chapters. Two enduring areas of focus throughout her career have been women’s well-being and improving quality of life for individuals and communities. Andrea holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia.

As Chief Financial Officer at EB Horsman & Son, Renee provides strategic financial leadership, ensuring sound governance and high-impact solutions. She has been recognized for cultivating a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement while navigating complex business environments.

Renee holds the ICD.D, MBA, CPA, and Family Enterprise Advisor designations, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning and strong governance expertise.

Beyond her executive role, Renee is an active board leader. She currently serves on the Atira board and has previously held key positions with the Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and Seniors Come Share Society.

Renee is deeply committed to building inclusive communities and advancing Atira’s mission of supporting women and children affected by violence.

She has been involved in a wide variety of volunteer positions over the years both connected to her work, the Board of YM/YWCA in Victoria and various positions including Presidency of the B.C. Corrections Association; and in the community as a parent and later a general member of the community, often serving in an executive capacity.

Deb has served on Atira's Board since 1995, stepping down and returning three times in compliance with Atira’s bylaws. Since 2005 she has served as the Vice-President of White Rock/Surrey Naturalists and since 2004, as President of Surrey Environmental Partners.

Deb is affiliated with a number of organizations that focus on retired persons and seniors' issues. She is grandmother and brings that perspective to her commitment to contribute to the community.

Melanie is the Deputy Managing Director of the Supervision Department at the Bank of Canada. The Supervision Department is responsible for regulating and supervising entities that facilitate financial transactions in Canada, including financial market infrastructures and payments firms. In her role, Melanie provides strategic leadership and management of the department and is responsible for teams supervising payments sector participants.

Her experience includes financial oversight, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, funding strategy and organizational development, as well as partnering with executive leadership and the Board on strategic priorities and long-term sustainability.

As a finance and people leader, Shallyn brings experience in governance, organizational accountability, team development and managing complex business matters. She is a member of the Canadian Fleet Leasing Association’s Research Committee and is committed to contributing her professional expertise to organizations and initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the community.

Outside her executive role, Shallyn co-organizes her organization’s annual Day of Giving, bringing together employees across Canada and the United States to support local food banks. She is passionate about contributing her financial and governance expertise to organizations that strengthen communities and support women and children experiencing vulnerability. She is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Jenna believes that violence does not discriminate: abuse is not limited by race, ethnicity, religion, or culture; it affects every income level, job, status, education background, and no group is completely immune. Once a woman has experienced abuse, a dark, thick cloud weighs on her life and on her potential. Jenna continues to be inspired by the myriad of ways Atira supports women and girls to transcend the cloud of abuse, and reclaim their lives.

Jenna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability from the University of British Columbia, and a Master’s degree in Urban Studies from Simon Fraser University. She is a 4th generation Canadian, from a long lineage of Punjabi farmers that settled in the lower mainland in 1906. She grew up on her family farm in Ladner, BC, and lives Downtown Vancouver with her two children.

Prior to joining Bennett Jones, Michelle served as in-house legal counsel to a leading commercial real estate owner, operator and developer with a Canadian portfolio of best-in-class office, retail and mixed-use properties valued at around $31 billion. There, she advised on commercial leasing, procurement and property management. In the community, Michelle has served on the board of directors of The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society, a not-for-profit cultural organization operating the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and Commercial Real Estate Women Vancouver (CREW Vancouver), a non-profit association seeking to advance the achievements of women in the real estate industry. Michelle regularly volunteers as a clinician for Access Pro Bono Society of BC. She also served for a number of years on the organizing committee for Arts Umbrella's annual fundraising gala.

Raheil brings extensive leadership experience, academic expertise, and a deep commitment to community building to the Atira Women’s Resource Society board. As a successful entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate, Raheil has a proven track record of empowering communities through innovative initiatives and strategic collaborations.

Currently a PhD candidate, Raheil is also a professor of law, criminology, and business. Her academic insights and dedication to education enhance her ability to advocate for systemic change and equity. Raheil is the founder of the Pay It Forward Foundation, a respected BC-based charity, and has served on several prominent boards, including the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, Aboriginal Housing Association and Impact North Shore. She is the recipient of the 2024 YWCA Women of Distinction Award for her outstanding contributions to connecting diverse communities.

Professionally, Raheil is recognized for her expertise in business development and law. She has served as the President and CEO of Monarch Group of Companies, where her leadership resulted in remarkable revenue and growth achievements. Additionally, she has supported numerous newcomer entrepreneurs in establishing their ventures, reflecting her dedication to fostering economic independence.

Raheil holds a Master’s degree in International Business Law from the University of Liverpool, among other credentials, and is fluent in multiple languages, enhancing her ability to connect with diverse groups. Her passion for supporting women and families aligns closely with Atira’s mission of providing safe, supportive spaces for those in need.

In this role, Sienna is responsible for overseeing the corporate brand and marketing strategy for the entire residential and commercial real estate portfolio. Sienna was raised in a remote community of Skidegate on Haida Gwaii and is a member of the Haida Nation. Her Haida name is NangK’uuyas, which translates in English to ‘precious one’.

Through her past experiences with Canadian Forest Products, leading a variety of business and finance initiatives, she was fortunate to work with a forward looking leadership group with a vision of a building a modern connected workplace.  Her passion is to enable transformation of people, processes and technology within the global finance framework.

For Carolyn it is about being a true business partner and enabling finance professionals to deliver on their best work. In this capacity she has taken on project management roles and governance roles in various phases of business lead technologies focused on business process standardization and efficiencies, as well as change management; including sales, transportation, supply chain, S&OP processes, order to cash, GL integration, and AP automation. Acting as a key catalyst for change, including implementing a finance shared service delivery model, a global ERP role out at Canfor was an exciting and successful journey. Her career includes a varied range of roles; in sales and marketing, strategic sourcing, capital, operational controllership, and margin improvement programs. She is acknowledged as having a depth of understanding in business processes with an eye for innovative solutions to complex problems and the cross team collaboration and leadership to drive change. When not on the job, Carolyn enjoys outdoor adventures of all kinds. As well, she is actively involved in two registered charities that focuses on providing improved educational facilities for children in Vietnam, supporting young women at risk of exploitation, and community settlement/diversity services.

Sarah’s expertise centers around software development, data science, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence alongside extensive financial industry experience.  With 15 years being in a leadership role, Sarah has demonstrated a consistent ability to lead and innovate in both corporate and startup environments and the strength in merging technical acumen with strategic business planning. Her commitment to community involvement is reflected in her 9-year tenure as a career mentor aiding new immigrants in their professional journeys and cross-cultural skill development.Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Information and Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley, an Executive MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from China Agricultural University.