BC Society of Transition Houses

The BCSTH team is here to support anti-violence workers across British Columbia with information, resources, training and consultation.

Along with enthusiasm and commitment, our team brings a diverse array of knowledge, skills and experience to their work of fostering a province-wide community of practice.

Our Team

Alex Anderson

Children & Youth Services Coordinator

Alex comes from a background in the non-profit sector, primarily focused on supporting youth and families. Her work has included mental health and substance use support, family support, community youth services, education, and most recently,...

Allison Westbridge

Office & Events Coordinator

Allison (she/her) brings a diverse background in Women’s Studies, English Literature, and Hospitality Management to her work at BCSTH. Having spent the past few years in the hospitality industry in various roles including customer service,...

Amy FitzGerald

Executive Director

Amy has been a lawyer for over 20 years and previously was an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Criminal Division at the Vermont Attorney General’s Office where she worked on unsolved homicides and was...

Asia McLean

Training & Development Specialist

Asia (she/her) has held various frontline roles working alongside people resisting violence in all forms, and has grown into a passionate advocate, trainer, and facilitator. She is currently working towards a Master of Arts in...

Chandra Chinatambi

Director of Finance & Operations

Chandra (she/her) is the Director of Finance & Operations and is responsible for managing all aspects of the organization’s financial health. Chandra began her time at BCSTH as a part-time contractor and as the organization...

Hannah Lee

Director of Membership

Hannah (she/her) is the Director of Membership at BCSTH and has been with the organization since 2009. She provides leadership in member engagement, training, and events while advancing BCSTH’s strategic initiatives, with a strong focus...

Lisa St. Cyr

Training & Development Specialist

Lisa (she/her) has a BA in Social Sciences and has worked in the anti-violence sector supporting vulnerable women and children for the last thirteen years. She has worked in various transition houses and shelters as...

Madeline Eagleton

Training Coordinator

Madeline (she/her) brings a strong background in frontline support, resource coordination, and training delivery. Since 2020, she has volunteered in harm reduction focused settings, worked with youth in a residential setting, and held multiple roles...

Megan Rodgers

Librarian

Megan (she/her) has 9 years of experience working in small libraries for non-profit organizations, and is excited to support BCSTH members and staff by facilitating access to library resources. She is pleased to be part...

Rhiannon Wong

Technology Safety Project Lead

Rhiannon joined BCSTH in 2007 and has had many roles – the Children and Youth Services Coordinator for 8 years, the Technology Safety Project Lead and now on a secondment as a Project Manager at...

Sophia- Luise Hladik

Tech Safe BC Project Coordinator

Sophia is a former anti-violence worker and feminist, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women’s Studies and International Development Studies and a Master of Public Policy. Currently, she is the Tech Safe BC project...

Our Board of Directors

Alix Dolson

Director (Region 5 Okanagan)

Alix (she/her) is a settler living on the traditional, unceded territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc people, in what is today called Kamloops. A registered social worker, Alix has an extensive background in anti-violence work,...

Amrita Sunner

Director (Region 3 Fraser Valley)

Amrita (she/her) is a dedicated Outreach Support Worker currently serving women at PICS’s two Second Stage transition homes. As a South Asian woman, Amrita has found profound fulfillment in offering culturally safe support to her...

Brooke Belkin

Chair (Region 4 Kootenays)

Brooke is the Director of Women and Youth Services for the Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays. She has been an advocate for women services in the Kootenays for many years, with particular interest...

Karlee Grant

Vice Chair (Region 1 Vancouver Island & Powell River)

Karlee has spent over 20 years in the health and human services sector, working alongside equity-deserving communities to create positive change. She currently serves as the Director of Housing and Community Supports at Society of...

Lisa Rupert

Director (Region 2 Lower Mainland)

With over 30 years of dedicated experience in providing support and housing to people who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV), Lisa Rupert is the Vice President of Housing and Violence Prevention at YWCA Metro...

Lisa Schmidt

Director (Region 7 North)

Lisa Schmidt (she/her) has been the Director of Counselling & Support Programs at ‘Ksan Society since 2013. Prior to working at ‘Ksan, she was a private practice counsellor and before that, a team leader for...

Michele Jones

Director (Region 6 Cariboo)

Michele Jones is a PEACE and Rainbows facilitator with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS). Michele’s ancestry is British and Metis (French and Algonquin). She started her work with CSFS in 2011, for the last 7...

Syma Nehal

Treasurer (Member at Large)

Syma is the National Operations Manager for Nisa Homes, transitional housing for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. She has been with Nisa Homes for three and a half years in several roles within the...

Zandile Moyo

Director (Member at Large)

With over 15 years of dedicated service in the violence against women sector, Zandi brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting and advocating for women and their families. Her extensive background...