Governance

Board and Governance

We are delighted to say we have an enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated group of volunteers on our Board of Directors. Contact the Board at [email protected]

Our Directors

Board of Director Members:
President: Erin Burke (she/they)
Vice President: Meghan Fillier (she/her)
Secretary: Erin Matthews (she/her)
Treasurer: Audrey Flynn (she/her)

Directors at Large:
Kristen Winter (she/her)
Cassandra Barry (she/her)
Susan Smith (she/her)
Megan Taylor (she/her)

Erin Burke (She/They) is a registered social worker, and lifelong learner who’s passionate about community care, reflective practice, and making meaningful things happen. A community advocate with a passion for reflective practice, nonprofit leadership, and collaborative problem solving, Erin thrives in roles that blend research, coordination, and relationship‑building, and brings a steady commitment to improving systems that support mental wellness and community care.

Meghan Fillier (she/her) is the acting Vice President of the PPNLSHC Board of Directors and a Community Mental Health Worker. She is also a Sociology and Psychology Master's Graduate from Memorial University. Her main areas of work focus on community wellness, mental health practices, harm reduction practices surrounding social crisis, abuse and exploitation, and centre's of refuge and care. Meghan got her start at PPNLSHC through interning and eventually, remaining as a volunteer for years after within our clinic space. During her free time, she enjoys thrift shopping, scrapbooking, and exploring cozy coffee shops! Meghan is thrilled to be serving on our board for an organization close to heart like Planned Parenthood NL.

Megan Taylor (she/her) recently joined the Board of Directors after years of admiring and supporting the work of Planned Parenthood NL from afar. Supporting underrepresented and underserved populations has always been a priority of Megan's through advocacy based in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive harm-reduction strategies. Megan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology, and a Master of Social Work. She is excited to bring her passion and experience in helping others to this new endeavor.

Kristen Winter (she/her) is passionate about helping people access the information and supports they need to thrive. With a background in education and systems navigation, she brings experience supporting individuals and communities through complex systems and a commitment to creating more accessible and inclusive spaces. Kristen is currently completing a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and is excited to bring her perspective and experience to the PPSHCNL Board of Directors in support of advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Outside of her professional life, Kristen enjoys a good book, crafting, celebrating her musical interests, and visiting her family cottage with her mom, partner and dogs.

Cassandra Barry (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with Bachelor's degrees in Social Work and Biology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She is passionate about women's health, sexual and reproductive rights, and ensuring communities have access to inclusive healthcare and reliable health education. As a member of the Planned Parenthood Board of Directors, she is proud to advocate for equitable access to care and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Governance Documents

We are updating our policy manual.

To see policy manual, by-laws, our latest AGM minutes, or regular meeting minutes (if a member) please email [email protected].

Contact

47 St. Clare Ave,
St. John's, NL, A1C 2J9

Tel: 579-1009
( five seven nine, one zero zero nine)
1-877 NO MYTHS (666-9847)
(one, eight seven seven, six six six, nine eight four seven)

Fax: 709-726-2308

Land Acknowledgement

St. John’s is home to a rich, diverse, and vibrant urban Indigenous community. Located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Beothuk, the lands and waters in and around the City have traditionally served as a gathering place for the Mi’kmaq. The broader region of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to be home to diverse Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. We honour and pay respect to the past, present, and future caretakers of these territories.

Thank you to First Light NL for this acknowledgment.

Centre Hours

Monday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am- 3:30pm

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Please note: We will update our social media with actual open hours each week. The noted hours are a guideline.

Our sexual health clinics operate on an appointment-only basis. However, pregnancy tests and peer support sessions are walk-in based.

Winter Closures: If schools in the metro region close, we close. Check www.nlesd.ca or listen to your local radio for an update.

Labour Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that Canada and its colonies, including the Newfoundland and Labrador shipbuilding and cod fishery industries, are built on the brutality of forced and unpaid labour willfully extracted from people of African descent and their relations through trans-Atlantic enslavement. We honour the spirits of those who were taken from their homes and perished during the Middle Passage, those who made it and continued to fight for Black liberation in various ways and those yet to be fertilized.  We recognize that the systems of colonization and enslavement remains embedded in the Canadian fabric and results in ongoing anti-Black violence and carnage, including lack of safety, capitalism, exploitation, and death, in Black communities and families.

Thank you Dr. Delores Mullings for the gift of these words.