Collective (Board of Directors)
Michelle Croissant, Co-chair
Michelle Croissant is a survivor of both domestic violence and eating disorders; using her past experiences and subsequent healing journey to fuel a burning desire to help others—especially women and girls—transform their lives in a positive and empowering way. Embracing the concept of life-long learning in her own life, she remains active in the ongoing process of self-discovery, with the greater goal of understanding herself in order to help others. She is also passionate about mentoring, building intergenerational community, advocating for human rights and equality, the therapeutic value of music and the arts, the healing power of nature and animals, natural health and sustainable living practices, experiential learning, and living outside the box.
Michelle Croissant is a survivor of both domestic violence and eating disorders; using her past experiences and subsequent healing journey to fuel a burning desire to help others—especially women and girls—transform their lives in a positive and empowering way. Embracing the concept of life-long learning in her own life, she remains active in the ongoing process of self-discovery, with the greater goal of understanding herself in order to help others. She is also passionate about mentoring, building intergenerational community, advocating for human rights and equality, the therapeutic value of music and the arts, the healing power of nature and animals, natural health and sustainable living practices, experiential learning, and living outside the box.
Dani Collins, Co-Chair
In 2004, Dani moved with her husband from Maple Ridge to Christina Lake where they raised their two children. Her lifelong interest in feminism and empowering women has drawn her to BWC. She looks forward to contributing to the coalition’s valuable work in the community.
In 2004, Dani moved with her husband from Maple Ridge to Christina Lake where they raised their two children. Her lifelong interest in feminism and empowering women has drawn her to BWC. She looks forward to contributing to the coalition’s valuable work in the community.
Elly Macmaster, Treasurer
Elly moved with her husband and son from Maple Ridge to Grand Forks in 2013. While raising her son, Elly works from home with West Boundary Community Forest, and is employed by Grand Forks and District Public Library as a casual Library Assistant. Elly was active on the Hutton Elementary PAC for five years, volunteering as Chair, Secretary and Vice-Chair, administering the Hot Lunch Program, and helping with the Breakfast Program and many fundraising events in support of the school.
Motivated by her interest in women's studies, and a desire to support her community, Elly became a member of Boundary Women's Coalition in 2018, and joined the Collective in 2019. She volunteers as the Collective's Treasurer, and is Chair of the Finance Committee and the Fundraising Committee. She has a background in public relations and administration, working with non-profits such as Phoenix Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Elly looks forward to sharing her experience and passion for community development and social services with BWC.
Elly moved with her husband and son from Maple Ridge to Grand Forks in 2013. While raising her son, Elly works from home with West Boundary Community Forest, and is employed by Grand Forks and District Public Library as a casual Library Assistant. Elly was active on the Hutton Elementary PAC for five years, volunteering as Chair, Secretary and Vice-Chair, administering the Hot Lunch Program, and helping with the Breakfast Program and many fundraising events in support of the school.
Motivated by her interest in women's studies, and a desire to support her community, Elly became a member of Boundary Women's Coalition in 2018, and joined the Collective in 2019. She volunteers as the Collective's Treasurer, and is Chair of the Finance Committee and the Fundraising Committee. She has a background in public relations and administration, working with non-profits such as Phoenix Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Elly looks forward to sharing her experience and passion for community development and social services with BWC.
Staff
Meghan Hatley, Executive Director
Norma Busch, Finance Coordinator
Lisa Piche, Operations Support
Kimberly Gordon, Boundary Women's Centre Coordinator
Allison Leavens, Programs Coordinator for the Transition House, Second Stage and Outreach Programs
Victoria Runge, Stopping the Violence Counselling
Ali Webster, Outreach
Frani Carmen, Transition House Coordinator