• 29 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1G4
  • 604.736.5262
  • info@womenshealthcollective.ca
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Board Members

BOARD MEMBERS

Sarah Ahmed (she/her)

Sarah has been engaged with the work of the VWHC in various capacities, beginning as a volunteer at the drop-in centre before transitioning into internal roles, where she went on to support organizational development and initiatives. Her work is focused within the anti-homelessness sector, where she currently works as a Community Worker supporting youth experiencing homelessness. Her experiences have equipped her with the skills of trauma-informed practice and an understanding of critical models of social determinants of health. Sarah holds a BA in the interdisciplinary field of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. She possesses a comprehensive literacy of conceptual frameworks in the areas of equity, inclusion, and accessibility along with intersectional feminist praxis and critical theorizations of race, gender, class, and (dis)ability. Her professional work has enlightened her to consider a holistic approach to health parity and wellness. She is committed to providing integrative care grounded in an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, culturally- and gender- affirming philosophy.

Stephanie Yu (she/her)

Stephanie is a non-profit professional with over a decade of experience in social justice–oriented organizations. She holds a BA in Sociology and an MA in Humanities, specializing in social theory and continental philosophy. As a second-generation Filipina-Canadian with an invisible disability, she brings lived experience, empathy, and a strong commitment to accessibility, intersectional feminism, and decolonial values to her work. Previously on the board of Room Magazine, Canada’s oldest feminist literary journal, Stephanie has extensive experience in non-profit administration, governance, finance, fundraising, and operations. She currently works at the Vancouver Public Library Foundation, overseeing a portfolio of community and monthly donors through online marketing, events, direct response, and data analysis. Stephanie is passionate about building community and creating safe, inclusive spaces for collective care and healing. She is committed to supporting women, BIPOC, and gender-diverse communities in accessing trauma-informed, culturally-affirming health and wellness programs.

Laura McQuarrie Salter (she/they)

Laura is a helping professional and community advocate with eight years of experience in mental health care and social services, specializing in trauma-informed, justice-oriented, and community-based support. She works within Vancouver Coastal Health as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker and Indigenous Patient Navigator, advocating for equitable and holistic care pathways. As Co-Chair of the Vancouver Women’s Health Collective, Laura supports governance and collective care grounded in intersectional feminism and the principles of healing justice. In the spirit of etuaptmumk (two-eyed seeing), she strives to strengthen community-led and decolonial practices within the organization through enduring relationships with Elders, advisors, and allies. Laura advocates for systemic reform in alignment with the VWHC’s mission, vision, and values, supporting self-identified women, gender diverse, and two-spirited folks in accessing equitable, competent, and compassionate care tailored to suit their unique needs.
Haleh Bahrami (she/her)

Haleh Bahrami (she/her)

Haleh Bahrami is a healthcare quality and transformation executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across public and private sectors. She is the Founder and CEO of Praxis Enterprises Inc., where she advances adaptive leadership, operational agility, and digital transformation in healthcare systems. Haleh also serves as a Healthcare Operations Executive Consultant at the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH), leading strategic initiatives in proficiency testing and market growth. Previously, she held senior roles including Vice President of Laboratory Operations at LifeLabs and leadership positions at Accreditation Canada. With a Master’s in Leadership (Healthcare) from Royal Roads University, Haleh is committed to advancing women in science, mentoring future leaders, and fostering meaningful impact in healthcare transformation.
Dayae Choi Gulbranson (she/her)

Dayae Choi Gulbranson (she/her)

Dayae is a medical student at Simon Fraser University with a background in clinical practice, community health, and patient advocacy. Prior to entering medicine, she worked as a registered physiotherapist across public and private healthcare settings, supporting patients from diverse backgrounds and gaining insight into the barriers many people face in accessing timely, coordinated, and equitable care. She holds a Master of Physiotherapy Studies and a Bachelor of Sciences in Kinesiology (Honours). Dayae first became involved with VWHC as a front-line volunteer at the Drop-In Centre and later supported fundraising initiatives, experiences that continue to shape her interest in health equity, patient-centred care, and improving healthcare access for underserved communities.

Lina Chang (she/her)

Lina Chang first became involved with the Vancouver Women’s Health Collective as a drop-in centre volunteer in 2017 and later served on its Advisory Board. A CPA and PMP, she works in healthcare technology, supporting global expansion in preventive health and translating growth strategy into sustainable financial and operating structures. Her background spans healthcare technology, real estate, and public accounting, with strengths in financial stewardship, governance, risk management, cross-functional transformation, and organizational change. She also brings nonprofit governance and community leadership experience, including helping an early-stage organization become a registered charity serving refugee and newcomer women. Her frontline crisis-response work informs an intersectional, trauma-informed approach to leadership. As a Taiwanese immigrant and woman of colour, Lina understands how culture, language, and trust shape access to care. She is committed to strengthening VWHC’s sustainability, capacity, and community impact. Outside work, she enjoys running, solo travel, and bringing people together with purpose.
Meah Peers M.A. (she/her)

Meah Peers M.A. (she/her)

Meah works in policy development in the public sector and offers expertise in legal writing, research and data collection, risk management, board governance, and legislative compliance. In her role as Policy Analyst, Meah reviews administrative and operational practices in various areas (e.g., human resources, professional standards, communications, recruitment) and seeks to promote equitable and trauma-informed service delivery. Meah also holds a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Gender & Sexuality, and completed her practicum at the VWHC in 2023 where she assisted with the community project focused on gender-based violence. Meah advocates for gender equitable healthcare as an essential service that everyone deserves uninhibited access to, and is committed to the VWHC’s mission to improve health and wellness through advocacy, shared knowledge, and low-barrier resources

We at the Vancouver Women’s Health Collective are a non-profit organization helping all who self-identify as women and gender diverse foster health, wellness, and equity through intersectional feminist approaches to advocacy, shared knowledge, and minimal-barrier programs and services.

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