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Sexual Violence New Brunswick is a collective of dedicated and passionate members who are committed to ending sexual violence. Our experienced and professional staff work to further the goals of the Centre and to provide support and resources to all those affected by sexual violence.

Please contact us to get more information on any of our programs and services. Please note that email is not a secure medium and privacy cannot be assured. Confidential information should never be sent over the internet.

Sexual Violence New Brunswick:

P.O. Box 174
Fredericton, NB
E3B 4Y9

Business Line: 506.454.0460
Support Line: 506.454.0437
Fax: 506.457.2780

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Lorraine Whalley Executive Director
Lorraine Whalley, RSW (she/her) Executive Director
Lorraine has been a member of the SVNB Collective since 1983 and on staff since 1984. Lorraine has been a dedicated activist for over 30 years, working toward the eradication of violence against women.  She has worked with hundreds of committed volunteers and staff at SVNB to deliver preventative education programs, group and individual counselling to survivors of sexual violence, and actively promote social change. Lorraine sits on a variety of provincial committees, such as the NB Domestic Violence Death Review Committee and the NB Working Group on Human Trafficking.
Jenn Gorham Director of Operations
Jenn Gorham, (she/her) Director of Operations
Jenn has been working at SVNB since 2006. As Director of Operations, Jenn oversees a number of programs that have her working directly with the volunteers of SVNB, with community members to build capacity when working with survivors, and with youth to build healthier relationships. Jenn is also enthusiastic about offering training and support to those who work in front line, caregiver roles.
Jenn Richard Director of Strategic Development
Jenn Richard, (she/her) Director of Strategic Development
Jenn began as a volunteer at SVNB in 2006 and joined the staff in 2007.  As Director of Strategic Development, Jenn works throughout New Brunswick in helping communities develop and enhance sexual assault services for survivors.  Jenn is a community builder and is passionate about developing strong community partnerships that will end the isolation and silence around sexual violence.
Maggie Forsythe Director of Intervention Services
Maggie Forsythe, MEd., CCC (she/her) Director of Intervention Services
Maggie joined the Interventions team at SVNB in 2010, with a Master’s degree in counselling. As the Director of Intervention Services, Maggie has been a counsellor at our downtown and campus locations for over a decade and has advocated for systemic change and better supports for survivors across the province. As a feminist and trauma-specific counsellor, Maggie integrates the essence of compassion, curiosity, and hope into sessions with survivors. She strives to empower those with lived experience of violence, centering the voices of survivors, and advocating for those who experience oppression in our society.
Andie Marks Justice Lead
Andie Marks, BSc., BSW (she/her) Justice Lead
Andie has been a volunteer since since 2016 and transitioned into a staff position in 2017. Her work is centred around improving access to resources, support, and justice for survivors of sexual violence by working with institutions and service providers across New Brunswick through professional development, policy, and advocacy. Andie is particularly interested in understanding justice through an anti-oppressive survivor-centered, and trauma-informed lens.
Hilary Swan Clinical Lead
Hilary Swan, M.Ed, CCC (she/her) Clinical Lead
Hilary began her journey at SVNB in 2018. She holds a Master of Education in Counselling and has worked at the intersection of policy design, delivery of support services, and advocacy for equity-seeking groups for nearly a decade. Compassion, curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and equity are at the heart of her work.
Ashley Young Education Lead
Ashley Young, (she/her) Education Lead
Ashley joined the SVNB Collective and staff in 2017. A large part of her role as the Education Lead is to deliver school-based workshops on sexual harassment and assault, consent and healthy relationships within Fredericton and surrounding areas. Ashley is passionate about the importance of creating a dialogue among youth around sexual violence, as well as working within the community to fill in gaps of services for youth.
Megen Gaudet Campus Sexual Assault Support Advocate
Megen Gaudet, BSW, RSW (she/her) Campus Sexual Assault Support Advocate
Megen became an SVNB volunteer in 2019 and joined the staff in 2020 as a registered social worker. In her work as a Campus Sexual Assault Support Advocate, she works to provide therapeutic support and advocacy for survivors on campus. Megen is passionate about working collaboratively within the community and helping to reduce barriers to accessing services for survivors.
Catherine Gosselin Community Engagement Coordinator
Catherine Gosselin, (she/her) Community Engagement Coordinator
Catherine joined SVNB in 2022. Her work on the provincial team consists of facilitating trainings to service providers, connecting with the various sexual violence services in New Brunswick, and engaging with the community. Catherine works across the province in both official languages. Education and the eradication of systemic oppression are at the centre of her work.
Rachelle McLean Counsellor
Rachelle McLean, M.Ed, CCC, LCT-C (she/they) Counsellor
Rachelle joined the SVNB team in 2022 and has a Master’s in Education (Counselling) degree from UNB. She is a registered member of both the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick. Rachelle’s therapeutic approach with clients is rooted in a feminist, trauma-informed, and strength-based framework. She works to create and maintain a safe environment where clients are seen as the experts in their own experience while emphasizing client strengths, values, and achievements.
Shadi Bleiken Counsellor
Shadi Bleiken, M.Ed, CCC, LCT-C (she/her) Counsellor
Shadi has a Masters in Education (Counselling) from UNB and is a registered member of both the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association and the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick. Shadi first joined Sexual Violence New Brunswick as a collective member in 2021 before becoming a staff member in 2022. In her role as a Counsellor, Shadi orients her therapeutic services and psychoeducation from a feminist and trauma informed perspective. Her mission is to provide a supportive space where survivors are empowered using a strength-based framework.
Eve Baird Systems Advocate
Eve Baird, BA, BSW, RSW (she/her) Systems Advocate
Eve started at SVNB in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology and a Bachelor of Social Work. Her role as Systems Advocate is to advocate with and support survivors as they navigate through various complex social systems. Eve also facilitates the intake appointments. She is committed to creating a safe(r) welcoming space and keeping survivors in the centre of all her work.
Jessica Jones ILA + Provincial Coordinator
Jessica Jones, (she/her) ILA + Provincial Coordinator
Taryn Abernethy Support Line Coordinator
Taryn Abernethy, BA, BSc (she/her) Support Line Coordinator
Taryn joined as a volunteer in 2021 and as staff in 2023. As the support line coordinator, she recruits, trains and manages the SVNB volunteers. Taryn is proud to advocate for and support all survivors and is passionate about ending gender-based violence and building community resources.
Meaghan LeBlanc Community Engagement Coordinator
Meaghan LeBlanc, (she/her) Community Engagement Coordinator
Meaghan joined SVNB in 2024. Her work on the provincial team consists of facilitating trainings to service providers, engaging with communities, and building connections with the various sexual violence services in New Brunswick. Meaghan is committed to collaborating with communities to create a culture of connection and collective care. Her work is grounded in anti-oppression and feminist ideals, emphasizing trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy that empowers individuals and communities.
Courteney DeMerchant Prevention Education Facilitator
Courteney DeMerchant, BA, RHN (she/her) Prevention Education Facilitator
Courteney joined SVNB as a volunteer and staff member in 2024. As the Prevention Education Facilitator, she provides education, awareness and knowledge sharing to the Tri-Campus, along with middle schools, high schools and community youth organizations in the Fredericton area. Courteney is passionate about advocating for a community where women’s health is prioritized through policies that reflect specific gender-based needs.