Our Staff and Board Members
Our Staff
We are a diverse group of individuals bringing unique skills and perspectives to our work, sharing our vision to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, support, resources and counselling to current and former residents. Helping them successfully embark on their healing journey toward safety and an independent life.
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The staff of Nelson House consist of:
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Executive Director
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Program Manager
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Full-time team of Front-Line workers, part-time and casual relief staff
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Child Support and Advocacy Worker
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Respite/Recreational Workers
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Transitional Support Worker
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Administrative and Office Manager
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Philanthropy and Outreach Coordinator
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Maintenance Worker​
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Staff provide a variety of essential services such as crisis intervention, counselling, safety planning, service support & referrals, assistance with housing, legal support, financial support, suicide prevention, group facilitation, addiction counselling, working with youth and children. We endeavour to maintain a diverse staff reflecting the community we serve.
Our Board
Nelson House is lead by a dedicated and experienced team of volunteer Board of Directors from the community who are committed to supporting quality service delivery in a feminist, women-centered organization.
Chair: Daria Ivanochko
Treasurer: Carol Gervais
Secretary: Kate Richard
Executive Director: Christy Savage
Linda Bianchi
Laura Gray
Mylène Ledesma
Jessica Legrand
Danika Nieuwkoop
Maggie Patterson
Sarah Patterson
Erinn Salewski
Rachel Steele
Melissa Talia
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