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.
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Our People
Board Directors
Leelah Dawson, 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.
Kim Campbell, Vice President
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.
Emilie Hamel, Director
Katherine van der Gracht, Director
Anne Holtzman, Director
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!