Our Team
Wear 2 Start is a non-profit society and registered federal charity. We are a volunteer-driven organization that operates through the generosity of volunteers, community partners and private donations.
Our People
Board Directors
Kim Campbell
President
With almost 30 years of experience at ICBC, her Project Management certification and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Victoria, Kim brings a diverse skill set as a Board member of Wear2Start. Over the past 40 years, Kim has volunteered with various community organizations, demonstrating a strong commitment to giving back and supporting the community. She is particularly passionate about empowering women and advocates for organizations that focus on this vital mission. Kim is dedicated to collaborating with community partners, the Board, Wear2Start contractors and volunteers to drive meaningful change in the community and to achieve the organization’s goals and support the self-identifying women we serve.
Catherine Patterson
Vice President
Catherine Patterson is a long-time BC Public Servant who values diversity and inclusion, and who strives to make a difference in her community. Catherine’s volunteer experience includes over 20 years as a mall representative and phoning families for CFAX Santa’s Anonymous, many years on Parent Advisory Committees, and countless hours grilling in concessions during little league baseball games. Catherine began volunteering with Wear2Start in July 2023 and joined the Board of Directors in March 2024. She is both moved and inspired by the commitment and passion of the volunteers to provide a safe inclusive service that uplifts self-identified women to move forward with their
individual journeys.
Leelah Dawson
Past President
Leelah has served as dean of the School of Business and Media at BCIT, associate dean of the business school at Camosun and dean of Social Sciences and Management at Langara College. She has been a volunteer director at the Burnaby Board of Trade and served on the Board of Examiners for CPA Canada.
Chelsea Carlson
Director
Chelsea Carlson has worked in communications, corporate planning and enterprise reporting for over 15 years. She is currently the Manager of Corporate Strategy with BC Transit where she and her team are responsible for strategic planning, business
planning, corporate reporting and market research. She has also worked on many
successful communications campaigns, public relations events and marketing initiatives. Chelsea joined the Board in September 2024 to give back to the community of Victoria by helping Wear2Start achieve its strategy and goals.
Catherine Hanson
Director
Anne Holtzman
Director
Anne built her 40-year hospitality management career on her dietetics and nutrition education with operations and leadership roles. Over the past 12 years she managed food, housekeeping, and laundry services for clients in the public healthcare sector and private senior living communities. Most recently she was Senior Regional Director of Operations for British Columbia with Marquise Hospitality, a division of Compass Group Canada. She consistently met financial targets, legislated and corporate standards and client expectations. Her superpower lies in her ability to be an innovative problem solver and leader of people. Her passion is managing high performing teams that include operations, district, and regional managers.
Erin Kemp McAskile
Director
Angela Pecorelli
Director
Laura Savage
Secretary
Laura is a commercial property manager, currently managing Westshore Town Centre in Langford. With 16+ years of experience, she is still learning the art of listening and believes communication is the key to workability. Her volunteer experience includes large and small events, golf tournaments, casino nights and performances and has spent many hours fundraising for her daughter’s schools and dance studios. Introduced to Wear 2 Start in the early 2000’s, Laura was reintroduced to the organization at the Women’s Expo in 2023 and was inspired by their work. She’s motivated by a desire to give back to those needing support as they start the next chapter in their lives.
Staff Members
Zoey Wells
Program Manager
As a professional Fundraiser and Relationship Manager with a non-profit background, Zoey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Production Management, Sales, Human Resources, Volunteer Management and Special Events.
Zoey is thrilled to be joining Wear2Start and working with our amazing group as we continue to make an impact in the lives of self-identified women in our community!