Lee is a Queer intersectional feminist working to break down the systems of oppression that threaten equality. They've lived in Nelson since 2020 and are increasingly grateful for the amazing people and beautiful land that surround this valley. They became involved with the WKWA in 2021 and became Executive Director in January 2023. Lee is excited to be supporting the West Kootenay Women's Association in its ongoing efforts to serve the community.
Lee is passionate about learning and studied several years of Fine Arts and Biology before completing a BA in English Literature and Environmental Studies. Besides learning they are passionate about, creating, spending time in nature, being part of community, environmental sustainability, and social justice.
Originally from Scotland, Anna moved to Nelson in 2019. The queer community here has been integral to her personal growth and joining the Nelson Women’s Centre is an important way to honour this journey. She is a visual artist who explores abstract forms through the lens of light and scale and has shown her work across the Kootenays.
Anna graduated with a BA Honors in Fashion Design, before spending a number of years traveling in her twenties which eventually brought her to Canada. Through self directed study, Anna works to deepen her knowledge of intersectional feminism, gender and identity and Indigenous histories. As a settler she feels it is an obligation to be an informed ally to the Indigenous peoples of The Kootenays, and to marginalized communities everywhere.
Mikyla is a local in the vibrant Nelson community, deeply connected to the wild beauty of the Kootenays. With a background in counselling and currently completing a degree in social work, Mikyla is dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth. Her approach is grounded in culturally aware, trauma-informed and person-centred practice; she believes in meeting people where they’re at. As a settler colonizer, Miklya is committed to listening and learning from Indigenous voices, recognizing our shared responsibility to care for the land while continuing to expand reconciliation efforts at the Women's Centre.
Whether snowboarding, hiking, or spending time in nature, she feels most at home in the mountains. Mikyla’s love for the outdoors is matched by a passion for travel as a way to expand her understanding of diverse cultures, perspectives, and ways of life. Mikyla’s experiences continue to deepen her understanding of the world, challenge beliefs, and inspire her ongoing commitment to social justice. At home or abroad, Mikyla is driven by a desire to connect, understand, and contribute to building inclusive, compassionate communities.