Our dedicated team is united by a shared passion for empowering and uplifting women in our community. Each member brings a wealth of genuine care, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to advocating for women’s rights and opportunities. Meet the dynamic women behind our organization, who tirelessly work to make a difference every single day.
Lisa Faye
Executive Director
Lisa Faye brings more than 20 years of experience working in women’s rights and gender equality around the world. After completing her Master of Women’s Studies degree at Memorial University, Lisa went on to work in community development, youth empowerment, and supporting citizens to speak up for their rights in Africa, Asia, Europe, and right here at home in Canada.
Lisa values living and working in community through true collaboration, incorporating diverse voices into decision-making, and an approach grounded in compassion, a recognition of power and privilege and firmly rooted in the values of intersectional feminism.
Bridget Clarke
Advocacy Coordinator
After years of doing frontline, outreach and support work across programs with Marguerite’s Place, the St. John’s Women’s Centre, and the Safe Harbour Outreach Project, Bridget Clarke became SJSWC’s Advocacy Coordinator in 2020.
With roots in northern Nova Scotia, Bridget has been living and working in St. John’s for almost ten years. Her background includes studying Sociology and Gender Studies, and doing feminist, community-based work. Harm reduction, decriminalization, anti-capitalism, and intersectional feminism are foundational to Bridget’s personal politics. Bridget enjoys gardening, weaving, book club, and every dog who crosses her path.
Managed Alcohol Program
Safe Harbour Outreach Program
Emily Webb
Social Work Student
Marguerite’s Place
St. John’s Women’s Centre
Board of Directors
Hope Jamison, Chair
Amanda Eid, Vice Chair
Amy Hartery, Treasurer
Caitlin Urquhart, Director
Laurabel Mba, Director
Lauren Jardine, Director
Laura Turner, Director
Abbie Hodder, Director
Lindsay Mullaly, Director