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 18 years and has an extensive background in the social sector. Previously she worked for the Government of Saskatchewan where she worked with clients with disabilities including autism and fetal alcohol syndrome, and mental health.

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

Lynn is an active member of the BC Society of Transition Houses which works to implement change both provincially and federally. She also sits on both the Revelstoke ICAT (Integrated Case Assessment Team), which build safety plans for high risk domestic violence cases, and the province-wide Community Coordination for Survivor Safety. Locally Lynn is a member of the city’s Social Development Committee, which guides council around issues of poverty and social services.

As Executive Director, Lynn has grown the shelter’s Moving Forward program with a community counselling service that includes three professional counsellors, she has encouraged staff initiatives such as expanding the shelter’s school program which is an pro-social anti-violence program for youth, and she is working with BC Housing on a plan for second stage housing, which will provide housing for women transitioning from the shelter into the Revelstoke community.

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 has been a resident Revelstoke for 12 years and is originally from Gabriola Island, BC. Her work in social services began in East Vancouver over 20 years ago initially supporting safe sex work practice.

With a housing-first approach, Meg deeply believes in the ongoing transformative work of the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter staff.

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.