Alix (she/her)
Agency Coordinator
Alix is a registered social worker with the BC College of Social Workers. Her background is in anti-violence and anti-human trafficking work. She has worked with women and children experiencing violence both in Canada and abroad. Alix’s practice is rooted in intersectional feminism, and the idea that every person is an expert in their own life. She works from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach, and believes that collective liberation is the only path forward. This foundation guides her work with clients, always placing respect and dignity at the centre of the helping relationship.
Alix has a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Arts in Human Security and Peacebuilding. She is also a certified Sexual Health Educator and Abortion Doula.
Alix’s goal in managing KSACC is to empower clients, volunteers, and staff to find their own path to healing, and to work creatively and collaboratively with the community in ending gendered violence.
Meaghan (she/her)
Program coordinator
Meaghan was born and raised as an uninvited settler in Kamloops before moving away for university and eventually landing back here. Her educational background is in health sciences, health equity, and community engagement, and she has spent a number of years working in roles that address gendered violence and support survivors. Meaghan roots her work in Intersectional, anti-oppressive, social justice, and community care frameworks. In her spare time Meaghan is usually exploring and appreciating the beautiful Secwepemc lands around her, daydreaming about her next trip, baking something delicious or spending time with family, friends, and her dog.
Hailey (she/her)
SAIP & STV Counsellor
Hailey is a Registered Social Worker with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. She works from a structural, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens and is committed to fostering a safe, gentle, non-judgmental environment in which individuals can explore the obstacles in their lives. She uses a transparent, collaborative approach to ensure that clients feel heard, connected and empowered. Hailey recognizes that every individual is the expert in their own life and works with clients to build on their existing skills. She is passionate about advocating to break down existing barriers and learning from her clients. In session, Hailey draws on various approaches, including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Play Therapy, Attachment Theory and Family Systems Theory.
Hailey has worked with children, youth and adults who have experienced violence and abuse for over five years. She is committed to supporting individuals in finding their own unique path to healing from traumatic experiences. Hailey has a Master of Social Work, a Bachelor of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology.
Rachael (she/her)
stv counsellor
Rachael is from Australia and moved to Canada in 2023. She is a counsellor whose practice is embedded in the trauma-informed and person-centred frameworks. She has several years’ experience in developmental trauma, sexual assault and addressing the impacts of violence on individuals and their families. Rachael brings a gentle, empathic presence to the counselling sessions and creates a secure space for individuals to bring their authentic self. She is passionate about helping individuals identify their internal strengths and resources that they have access to in their path to healing.
Rachael draws from various modalities as somatic processing, art therapy, narrative therapy and Internal Family Systems. Rachael holds a Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology).
Andrea (any pronouns)
Stv counsellor
Andrea’s areas of interest are in mind-body connection, connection to land, creative expression, cross-cultural relations, and trauma recovery. She holds a post-baccalaureate diploma in counselling and human development and a masters degree in counselling. Other parts of their background include anti-violence, grief support, and mental health work, in the context of service to women, youth, and gender-diverse populations from various walks of life. Andrea joined the KSACC team in 2023.
Jayden (she/her)
community-based victim services worker
Jayden has a Bachelor of Social Work and a diploma in Human Service Work. She enjoys anything human advocacy related, and has a passion for anti-violence work and supporting survivors. In her free time, she likes to exercise, spend time with friends/family, and spend time outside in nature.
Kate (she/her)
STV Counsellor
Chase
Kate is an STV counsellor. In Chase, she provides counselling for adults who have experienced physical, psychological, emotional and or sexual violence. Kate strives to support the communities of Chase and Kamloops in line with her core values of inclusivity, open-mindedness and respect. Her counselling approach is warm, client-centered, and draws largely on narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, art and play therapy. Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She has worked at KSACC since 2018.
Shannon (she/her)
SAIP & STV Counsellor
Shannon has a Master’s degree in Art Therapy and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors), Registered Art Therapist (BC Art Therapy Association) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance). She has worked as a counsellor in the anti-violence field for several years, especially with children and families.
Shannon’s counselling work is informed by the expressive arts therapies, embodied approaches to working with Trauma, mindfulness-based and self-compassion-based therapies, and Response-Based Practice. She is passionate about engaging the arts for healing trauma both personally and collectively. Shannon is committed to working within the therapeutic frame as well as within communities to end gender-based violence.
Jodee (she/her)
Crisis Response and outreach Coordinator
Jodee has a Batchelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with a minor in Biology, and a diploma of counselling, and she has worked with KSACC in various capacities since 2018. She initially joined the organization as a Crisis Response Volunteer, before transitioning into a Crisis Response Worker role in 2021, and in 2024 further expanded her scope of work in the organization by becoming the Crisis Response and Outreach Coordinator. Jodee takes a person centered, trauma-informed approach to her work with survivors. She believes that survivors know themselves best and is committed to working with the individual to find what supports fit them best. Outside of work she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.
Sarah (she/her)
Crisis response worker
Sarah is from El Salvador and she moved to Canada in 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Sarah started volunteering at KSACC in 2022 and joined the staff in 2023. She is passionate about mental health advocacy and reducing the stigma on mental health. As a Crisis Response Worker, Sarah provides support on our 24/7 crisis line and in-person support for survivors presenting at Royal Inland Hospital. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading, colouring, working out, and spending time with friends.
Olivia (she/they)
Indigenous Support worker
Olivia is a proud Métis woman who grew up on the unceded ancestral territory of the Shíshálh Nation on the Sunshine Coast, BC. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently pursuing a Social Work degree at UVIC. Olivia is deeply committed to community wellness and has supported diverse groups as a facilitator, mentor, and support worker. Outside of her professional work, she is passionate about beading, houseplants, kayaking, and hiking with her dog.
Kelly (she/her) – on leave
Finance & Fund development manager
Kelly is from the UK, and moved to Canada in 2012. She has numerous years of financial experience, as well as personal connections to research and donating time and money to various fundraising events close to her heart. Kelly has credentials in Taxation and Bookkeeping, while working towards her CPA designation. Kelly loves hiking with her two dogs, horse-back riding, and meditation!
Christine (she/her)
Finance & Fund development manager
Chrisine was an elementary school teacher who has started a second career in Accounting. She is working to complete the experience portion of her designation and is hoping to officially obtain the designation in 2027. She has lived in Kamloops for 15 years and enjoys spending time with her family whether in town, or out at the Shuswap in the summer. She loves Broadway musicals and regularly goes to Vancouver with her daughter to see a show.
Fern (they/them)
Sex Worker Outreach Coordinator
Fern is an artist and community organizer based in Kamloops. Their focus is community care and they are always looking for new ways to include the people around them in their activism and to make others feel like they are welcome as they are, whether that’s at the front desk at KSACC or one of their community building events. They are the director of The Loops Sex Workers Association, a support organization providing peer led programming for current and former adult industry workers. They are passionate about
decriminalization and the intersections of sex work, trans rights and disability justice.
Rachel (she/her)
client & member support coordinator and substance use support worker
Rachel worked as an addiction counsellor for 10 years before joining KSACC. She lives in Kamloops with her husband of 22 years, and they have two spoiled cats that occupy all their free time. When she can, Rachel loves spending time camping, hiking and exploring BC. She is passionate about all things related to mental health and addiction including supporting survivors and their families. She is friendly, likes to laugh and looks forward to greeting you when you come to the office or give us a call!
Mo (they/them)
client & member support coordinator
Mo is a Client & Membership Coordinator with KSACC. They have lived and professional experience with young people, population health, and facilitating and organizing events. Some of their favourite activities include bird watching, making art, playing games, and dancing! They love cooking and try to explore a new “project recipe” each month. Mo’s passionate about building equitable and sustainable systems, social and environmental justice, and ending capitalism.
Laura (she/her)
Justice Advocate and educator
Laura is keenly interested in the intersection of power and privilege locally and internationally and she is passionate about helping people navigate systemic gaps in access to justice. She is a life-long learner, holding a bachelor’s degree in criminology and psychology, a post-baccalaureate degree in political science, a law degree, and currently pursuing a masters of counselling psychology. In her spare time, Laura enjoys time with her three kids, good books and movies, and exploring the outdoors (particularly beaches, waterfalls and natural hot springs).
Zoe (she/her)
Justice Advocate and educator
Julianna (she/her)
Justice Advocate and educator
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24/7 Anti-violence Crisis Line: 1 (888) 974-7278
Office Phone: (250) 372-0179
Offices
Kamloops
694 Seymour Street
Chase
Chase Wellness Centre, 830 Thompson Avenue
Logan Lake
Logan Lake Health Centre, #5 Beryl Drive
Ashcroft
South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society, 601 Bancroft St
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