OUR TEAM

Robin Bennewith
Indigenous Outreach Worker
Directions Youth Services

Ariane Fleischmann
Director, Communications & Advocacy

Ariane was drawn to words and stories from a young age. Her career wove through publishing and journalism before she decided to use her skills to support non-profits through communications, marketing, and external relations.

Joining FSGV in 2021, Ariane leads the strategy for building the agency’s public profile and stewards relationships with all levels of government. She is committed to sharing the agency’s work with integrity and hopes to continue moving the dial on the most pressing social issues of our time.

In her spare time, Ariane continues to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a writer and volunteers her time with The Chop and the SCCSS.

Senior Leadership Team


Maria Howard
Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Bryson
Program Director, Social Impact

Claire Ens, FSGV

Claire Ens
Program Director, Youth Services

Ariane Fleischmann
Director, Communications & Advocacy

Cheryl Melder
Program Director, Family, Trauma & Victim Supports

Christian Le Nobel
Chief Financial Officer

Simone Plusa
Executive and Board Liaison

Carolyn Rhodes
Director, Human Resources

Kyle Tiney, Director of Development at FSGV

Kyle Tiney
Director, Development