Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador envisions a province where all people experience positive, comprehensive, and affirming sexual health.

OUR MISSION
Planned Parenthood NLSHC is a non-profit charitable organization that promotes positive sexual health for all and the social determinants of health for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals through education, community partnership, information, and services within an environment that supports and respects individual choice. Our services are available to anyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, religion, religious creed, national or social origin, martial status, family status and political opinion. 

Our Values

  • Choice: Anyone has the right to make their own decisions regarding their body.
  • Respect: Individuals availing of our services will be treated with respect and dignity.
  • Care: Care will be demonstrated by the attitudes and actions of staff, volunteers and board members.
  • Inclusivity: Everyone has the right to accurate and unbiased sexual health information and services.
  • Accountability:  We are transparent and accountable to funders and agencies that support the organization.
  • Confidentiality: Individuals are entitled to confidential health services, except where by law we are required to breach confidentiality.
  • Education: Through education and empowerment, providing harm reduction services,  This is often the first step towards a healthier, more productive life style.

Meet Our Team

Staff bios:

Nikki Baldwin

Executive Director

Nikki (she/they) is from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nikki has been a leading member of the Camp Eclipse Leadership Team as well as Camp Coordinator in both 2014 and 2017. Nikki joined Planned Parenthood as Executive Director in early July 2018. Nikki has a B.Arts in Archaeology and German Language and Culture as well as a Diploma in Medical Office Administration. 
Nikki is passionate activist and advocate for Reproductive Justice and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Nikki was a 2019 Vagina Warrior award winner.
​Email: [email protected]

Reagan Rees

Client Services Coordinator

Reagan (she/her) began volunteering at Planned Parenthood in November 2021 before moving into the role of Client Services Coordinator in August 2023. Originally from St. John’s, Reagan holds a B.Sc. in Biology and Psychology from Memorial University. 

Reagan is a strong advocate for reproductive justice and accessible sexual healthcare for all people. Having cherished her volunteer experience, Reagan is eagerly looking forward to extending her support in her role as the Client Services Coordinator.

Email: [email protected]

Alice Hietala

Education Coordinator
​Alice's (she/her) career in social services began at Planned Parenthood - NLSHC as a clinic volunteer and grant writer in 2012 and it's only fitting that her path has brought her right back around to where it all began.

Originally from Toronto (but try not to hold that against her), Alice has worked in St. John's non-profit and community sector for ten years. She holds a diploma in Social Service Work, a Masters in Choral Conducting, and a Bachelor of Music Education, and is an organizer and mentor within the location 2SLGBTQ+ community. As founder of Spectrum Queer Choir, Mentor at Camp Eclipse, and most recently was a residential counselor working with homeless youth living in shelters, Alice brings a broad range of experience back to PP-NLSHC.

Alice has always been a passionate educator with a commitment to sexual health, harm-reduction, anti-oppression, and anti-stigma work and she couldn't be happier to be back at Planned Parenthood. She's never forgotten her first love.​
Email: [email protected]

Emily Alexander

Warm Line Coordinator
Em (she/they) is a mother and First Nations woman with European ancestry from the west coast of NL. They started volunteering with Planned Parenthood in September 2020 and became the 2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line Coordinator in March of 2021.
Em provides peer support services through a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed lens, with great respect for the unique challenges faced by those who hold intersectional identities. Em has particular interests in supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous peoples, those who have experienced trauma, and those facing systemic barriers to accessing quality mental and physical health care. Em is co-chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Youth Council and has 5+ years experience consulting on mental health policy and health standard development.
Em holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology from Memorial University and an M.A. in Psychology from the University of Toronto, where she examined the influence of clinical depression and hearing loss on the ability to understand speech in challenging listening environments.
Email: [email protected]

Emily Lawlor

Wellness Coordinator

​Emily (she/her) began her time at Planned Parenthood at the beginning of 2022. She has a B.Arts in Psychology and Sociology and is currently working on a Master's of Public Health. After completing her sociology internship placement at Planned Parenthood, she continued to volunteer at the centre and started the role of Wellness Coordinator in January of 2023.
Emily has a passion for helping others, as well as a strong interest in community health and health promotion. She has truly enjoyed her various experiences at the centre so far and is eager to continue to learn and grow within her role at Planned Parenthood.  
Email: [email protected]

Kari Esparza Sosa

Research Coordinator

Kari Esparza-Sosa (she/they) -- Born and raised in Aguascalientes, México, Kari is a passionate advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and a dedicated community researcher committed to fostering more equitable communities where every individual can thrive in all aspects of their lives. Kari holds a bachelor’s in Pedagogy and completed a master’s degree in Education from Memorial University. Kari’s thesis work focused on Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and the role of their advisors in leveraging resources to foster safer and more caring learning environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
Since moving to NL in 2017, Kari has developed a deep affection for, and connection to, Newfoundland and Labrador and its diverse communities. Kari is actively involved with 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations by volunteering in various capacities and Planned Parenthood is no exception. They had previously worked with Planned Parenthood as their Fund Development Coordinator in 2022 and are now pleased to be back in the organization.
Email: [email protected]

Contact the Board of Directors: 
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