Our Board Members

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Amanda (she/her)

Vice-President

Amanda is a dedicated HR professional, holding a BBA and a Master’s in Conflict Management from Royal Roads University. Over her career, Amanda has focused on building respectful, inclusive workplaces and supporting people through challenging times. As board vice-president and crisis line volunteer at KSACC, she’s committed to helping survivors and advancing the rights of marginalized groups. Amanda’s drive comes from a belief in equity, kindness, and the importance of standing up for those impacted by gendered violence.

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Bongo (he/him)

treasurer

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Heather (she/her)

Board Member

Heather obtained her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Thompson Rivers University in 2011 and worked as a social worker for 4 years. Heather gained experience working with marginalized populations through her work, and advocated for the rights of women in the sex trade at ASK Wellness’ SHOP program and for the rights of children experiencing abuse at the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Heather obtained her Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University in 2018 and has worked as a family lawyer ever since. Heather is passionate about legal advocacy for victims of family violence who are going through separation. Heather is committed to the work of KSACC as she recognizes the importance of a multifaceted support system for victims of sexual abuse.

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Kerri (she/her)

Board Member

Kerri is a partner at Kooner Priddle Law Group. In her 25 years as a trial lawyer, Kerri has continued to support clients through complex and difficult legal matters including medical malpractice, sexual assault and intimate partner violence, estate disputes and human rights complaints. She is deeply committed to community service, previously serving as Chair of the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation Board and has volunteered many years toward community health initiatives in Kamloops. She is also a former Legal Ethics sessional professor at Thompson Rivers University’s Faculty of Law. Through her work as a litigation lawyer, Kerri has seen the importance of strong advocacy and responsive systems. She is committed to supporting KSACC’s role in helping survivors access care, information and support as well as challenging the systems that allow gender-based violence to continue.

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Kyle (he/him)

Board Member

Kyle is a Senior Manager in Software Development at BCLC, where he leads teams building technology solutions that serve people across British Columbia. A Kamloops native now raising his own children here, Kyle joined the KSACC board because he believes addressing sexualized violence is essential community work, and that organizations like KSACC are foundational to the kind of place he wants his family and neighbours to call home.