Salal Sexual Assault Support Centre
Board of Directors
Meet our Board of Directors
Our volunteer Board of Directors leads with strategic vision, expertise, and financial acumen.
They are committed to supporting survivors and driving systemic change through oversight and governance.
Current Board Members
Board Chair – Arnima Singh
Former Board Chair – Michaela Konken
Member at Large – Lisa Eccles
Secretary – Benedicta Bawo
Member at Large – Alla Shishkov
Treasurer – Gillian Hollett
Member at Large – Nic Johnson
Do you have a question for the board? Send an email to: board@salalsvsc.ca
Join Our Board of Directors
Are you interested in joining the Salal Board of Directors?
To join the board, you must be:
19 years or older
Identify as a woman, Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, or gender diverse person
Commit 10 to 15 hours per month to board activities
Salal actively strives to live our values in all areas of our work, including on the Board of Directors.
We want to set you up for success, and we invite you to consider the following statements and how they may or may not align with your own.
We are looking for folks who have a strong, practiced foundation of their own anti-oppression, intersectional feminist, decolonizing values, and a practiced ability to integrate them into their professional work and work on the board.
We are looking for board members that are working towards continued personal and professional growth, an openness towards change, and a commitment to life-long learning.
Salal values both education and lived experience.
We acknowledge the work that is done to unlearn how systemic inequality affects us and the survivors we serve.
Members of Salal’s board consistently resist the notion of perfection based on white supremacist, colonial, and capitalistic values.
We encourage discourse, conversation, and conflict with mutual respect and trust. We want folks to bring their authentic selves to the table.
Note: If you feel like you have just begun your journey towards decolonizing and anti-oppression work, we encourage you to apply to our volunteer program.
Board Roles & Responsibilities
Our board members play a vital role in guiding Salal’s mission through leadership, oversight, and advocacy.
Here’s what being a board member involves:
Meeting Attendance
Monthly board meetings: third Wednesday of each month
Working meetings: first Monday of each month
Participation in one subcommittee: Finance, Board Development, Executive Director Development, or Fund Development
Engagement & Advocacy
Act as an ambassador for Salal’s services, programs, and campaigns
Support fundraising efforts and public events
Organizational & Administrative Contributions
Promptly reply to emails and board communications
Participate in virtual and in-person meetings (via Zoom, Slack, Google Drive, etc.)
Complete a Criminal Record Check due to our work with vulnerable populations (note: records of non-power-based crimes will not impact your eligibility)
Please note: If you’ve previously accessed Salal’s services, there is a three-year waiting period before applying for a board position.
Application Process
Interested in joining the board?
Here’s what you can expect during the application process:
If the board roles resonate with you, please fill out our application form, linked below.
After submitting your application, a board member will reach out to you within 5 business days.
If you’re selected for an interview, our Board Chair will coordinate a time for a virtual interview.
Your interview will include our Executive Director and Board Chair, and up to two other board members.
After your interview, we’ll be in touch within 2 weeks regarding next steps.
After your interview, we’ll be in touch within 2 weeks regarding next steps.