Planned Parenthood - NLSHC envisions a province where all people experience positive sexual health.

Planned Parenthood NLSHC is a non-profit charitable organization that promotes positive sexual health and 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion 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

Nikki Baldwin

​Shannon Driscoll

Alana Hunt

Executive Director

Client Services Coordinator
Education Coordinator
From right here in 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 Anthropology (Physical/evolutionary) and German Language and Culture as well as a Diploma in Medical Office Administration. 

Nikki is a great supporter of non-profits and has volunteered with many organizations. She has always believed that the work done at PPNLSHC is incredibly important. The safer space, sex positive, feminist, non-judgmental environment that Planned Parenthood has succeeded to create in our community was a major draw for Nikki. She is beyond excited to help foster more growth and innovation as Executive Director. 
Shannon became a volunteer with Planned Parenthood in the fall of 2017. She began the role of Client Services Coordinator in late September 2018. Shannon has a B.Sc in Biology and an M.Sc (Medicine) in Clinical Epidemiology. After doing a graduate thesis project focusing on patient quality of life, Shannon knew she wanted to pursue a career that involved helping people on a daily basis.

Planned Parenthood - Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre is an organization that Shannon has always supported and is excited to be a part of. Promoting healthy sexual education and safer sex practices is so important and she loves that Planned Parenthood is a safe and welcoming place for all to avail of these services.
Alana has been working as a Child and Youth Care Worker since 2019. In September of 2018 she completed her first work term with Planned Parenthood and adored the work she did therefore stayed with us as a volunteer. In October of 2020 Alana began working as the Education Coordinator for PPNLSHC. 

Alana works from a strength based approach, while also focusing on harm reduction. Promoting safe sex and healthy relationships is a passion and she is eager to continue community outreach and educating as many individuals as possible.  ​

Contact the Board of Directors: 
director@ppnlshc.com