OUR TEAM
Robin Bennewith
Indigenous Outreach Worker
Directions Youth Services
Claire Ens
Program Director, Youth Services
Claire has worked at Family Services of Greater Vancouver since 2017. Early in their career after graduating with a degree in psychology, sociology and social research, Claire worked with a queer and trans youth drop-in organization. It was through this opportunity that they met youth from across the Lower Mainland and realized what they had missed in their own life growing up queer: community, a space to be with like-minded peers, and unconditional support from trusted adults that looked and identified like them. This foundational experience led Claire to pursue a career in the social services sector with a particular focus on supporting 2SLGBTQIA youth. They’ve worked and volunteered with organizations small and large, including WISH Drop-In Centre and the Vancouver Dyke March, where they take full advantage of listening to clients, peers, and leaders to continue growing personally and professionally.
Senior Leadership Team
Maria Howard
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Bryson
Program Director, Social Impact
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