Our shelter board works and executive director steer our organization forward, sustainably.

Lynn Loeppky – Executive Director

Lynn has been with the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society for over 10 years and has an extensive background in the social sector. Previously she has worked for the Government of Saskatchewan and dealt with all types of disabilities such as autism, fetal alcohol syndrome and mental health issues.

Talented in team management, relationship and conflict resolution, Lynn sees people as individuals with individual needs and ideas. With this foundation she manages the team of dedicated staff at the shelter.

Lynn is an active member of the Child Youth Mental Health Substance Use Collaborative and the Integrated Case Assessment Team (ICAT). The ICAT builds safety plans for high risk domestic violence cases.

As Executive Director, Lynn aims to grow the Moving Forward program and seek out opportunities for second stage housing, which will help ease the transition for women into the Revelstoke community.

Working together to end violence against women

Board of Directors

We are lucky to have our directors who volunteer their time and expertise to the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society.

Are you interested in becoming a member of the board? We currently need a treasurer. Please send your resume and expression of interest to teamleader20@outlook.com

Hannah Rawling – President

Hannah joined the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society board shortly after she moved to Revelstoke in 2021.

Hannah is a co-owner of Calliope Law Corporation. In her family law practice, Hannah works with women leaving abusive relationships.

She is grateful for the opportunity to support the shelter’s work in providing wrap-around services to women in Revelstoke.

Siobhan O’Conner – Vice President

Siobhan is an Australian-Canadian with a strong background in Occupational Therapy and Community Mental Health. She relocated to Revelstoke in 2015, where she made it home and is an active member of the community.

With a passion for advocacy, Siobhan has dedicated both her personal and professional life to supporting vulnerable populations. Her experience in mental health and community services has allowed her to understand the complex challenges individuals face, particularly in marginalized groups.

Siobhan believes deeply in the transformative work of the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter Society and is committed to supporting its mission to lift women and children out of poverty

Kerstin Byman – Secretary

With over nine years of dedicated service in the nonprofit sector, Kerstin brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to advancing gender equity and empowerment.

A proud feminist, she is deeply passionate about dismantling patriarchal systems that perpetuate the oppression of women.

“I am committed to supporting the incredible frontline and management staff in strengthening and expanding the essential support systems that respond to violence against women,” she says. “I feel honoured to be a part of the team.”

Meg Irving – Director

Meg began working with woman and children fleeing abuse 20 years ago. She was in Victoria & East Vancouver B.C. before moving onto Ottawa, Ontario.

After moving to Revelstoke eight years ago she got on-board with the Revelstoke shelter. She believes in supporting and elevating women and seeing where this intersects with community building.

Gabrielle Larabee – Director

Gab moved to British Columbia in 2016 from Northern Ontario. With an educational background in social work, she has worked in the child welfare, correctional, and homelessness sectors, and is now supporting programming for children and youth who live with diverse-abilities.

Gab believes that we collectively have a responsibility in ending violence against women in our communities. She is inspired by the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter’s mission and vision to offer services that uphold women’s dignity, privacy, diversity, and that empower women. Gab is committed to the board of directors in supporting this essential community service.

Émilie Gélineau – Director

Emilie moved to Revelstoke in November 2023 and joined the shelter board in June 2025. She worked for six years as a District Attorney, representing victims’ interests in criminal trials. For the past four years, she has been practicing as a child protection lawyer with the Youth protection back in Quebec, advocating for the rights and well-being of children.

Over the past year, Emilie has also been conducting workplace investigations concerning psychological and sexual harassment. Emilie is a strong advocate for victims’ rights, she is grateful to work alongside inspiring women at the shelter.