YWCA Westman Women’s Shelter: 204-727-3644
Crisis Line: 1-877-977-0007
YWCA Brandon Administration Office: 204-571-3680

YWCA Westman Women’s Shelter: 204-727-3644
Crisis Line: 1-877-977-0007
YWCA Brandon Administration Office: 204-571-3680

Meet the Team, 
Our Board of Directors

Lois Ruston 

Appointed Executive Director of YWCA Brandon
I am honoured to have been selected to help lead this important organization,” said Lois Ruston. 

“The Board has emerged out of COVID whole, and has developed a solid, and ambitious, strategic plan to grow the programs and services of the YWCA. I am proud to be able to support the team in achieving our vision for all Westman communities.

With diverse experience, Lois is passionate about developing people, and growing leaders in
their respective organizations and our community at large. She has served on a number of

Boards and committees throughout her career and is a 2014 recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Award.

Shannon Sammy

Shelter Supervisor

Christine English

Administrative Coordinator

Carina Listauro

Community Engagement Coordinator

Candice Waddell-Henowitch

Chair

Stephanie Will

Treasurer

Archana Krishnan

Secretary

Alex Paiva

Board Director

Michelle Pearson

Board Director

Joy Escalera

Board Director

Alix Coucill

Board Director

Jessica Saler

Board Director

Jessica Burton

Board Director
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