Better Together

Our Team

Our Volunteers

Our team includes individuals who specialize in a variety of areas related to sexual violence including trauma support, education, and communication.
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Are you passionate about ending sexual violence? Do you want to join a heart led community that supports survivors and aims to create a safer, fairer and more just society for all?
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Our Board

FOUNDER: ERIN BRASSARD
Survivor Champion & Spirit Healer
  • First Responders to Sexual Assault Certificate, Mental Health First Aid Certificate
  • A survivor of sexual violence.
  • Peer support mentor.
  • Sexual Assault Educator and Service Coordinator.
  • A leader and voice for survivors. 
PRESIDENT: BRITTNEY RAMSAY
Bold + Unconventional Leader: CEO + Vision Blazer at BRITT RADIUS
  • Brittney is trained in complex communications, facilitation, growth mindset and leadership.
  • A mother + wife.
  • Passionate about helping, healing, and holding space for women, and all people. 
VICE PRESIDENT: ERIN STAPPLETON
BSc, BEd
  • Erin is a life-long learner and pre-service teacher.
  • Passionate about building inclusive and safe communities of support for youth and young adults.
SECRETARY: HEATHER PIERCY
BA, LLB, MBA
  • Heather has been a corporate lawyer in the oil and gas industry for over 25 years.
  • Heather has a strong focus on collaboration, teamwork, and people. 
TREASURER: SHELBY SHERWICK
BSc
  • Shelby has a background in environmental science and municipal government.
  • She is passionate about building sustainable communities and holding space for survivors.
HR DIRECTOR: MARC LAVOIE
CPHR, WFA, CLSC
  • Marc is an HR consultant and specialist with over 25,000 thousand hours of practice.
  • Marc has experience as an HR advisor, a workplace fairness analyst; a leadership, performance and life-skills coach; an adult educator; OH&S, and as a Paramedic.  
MEDIA DIRECTOR: DANAYE MAIER
Virgin 98.5 Morning Show Host 
  • Danaye has 16 years experience in the media industry.
  • She is the curator of social media community: A Woman A Day YYC, celebrating the achievements of Calgary women every day.