Meet our Board Of Directors
Meet, Renae – Co-Founder
Renae is a co-founder of Care For Women, driven by a strong passion to support women and their families during the critical early stages of motherhood. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, she specializes in helping children, youth, and families affected by trauma and attachment disruptions, both in her private practice and through her work with Complex Trauma Resources. Renae’s enthusiasm spans many areas, and it seems that all four of her children have inherited her diverse interests, keeping her on her toes. Outside of her work, she enjoys cycling with her husband, hiking, writing, and reading — particularly sharing her love for Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia with her older kids.
Why did Renae join the Care For Women board?
Care For Women was born just three weeks after Renae’s third child arrived, a time when she felt completely overwhelmed, despite the support of her husband and mother. What began as ideas jotted down in a notebook and shared with other women, soon grew into a deep passion in her heart — a vision that had been developing for a long time.
Meet, Kenzi – Co-Founder
Kenzi is one of the co-founders of Care For Women and is passionate about seeing women supported during the difficult transition to motherhood. Kenzi loves casting vision for where Care For Women is heading and providing leadership for this growing, passionate team of women. Outside of Care For Women, Kenzi works as a marriage therapist in her private practice and considers it the biggest honour to walk alongside couples who are feeling disconnected. Kenzi is also married to Matt, they have three firecracker children who serve as constant entertainment.
Why did Kenzi join the Care For Women board?
Having witnessed her own mother navigate the challenges of raising four children as a single parent, and experiencing the profound loss of her mother while pregnant with her second child, Kenzi has developed a deep longing to see women supporting women during their most difficult times. To her, this kind of tangible, compassionate support is the true essence of love. It not only strengthens families but also enriches and connects entire communities.
Meet, Steve
Steve is a full-time worshipper of God and follower of Jesus. His most important accomplishment in life being faithfully married to Karen for more than 50 years, raising 4 amazing children, and keeping up to his 16 fantastic grandkids. He has served in the church and extended organizations all of his life. In retirement he loves incubating new leaders and initiatives.
Why did Steve join the Care For Women board?
Steve loves to see people flourish in life. He was inspired by the simple and powerful vision of the CFW founders to support women and babies in the first six weeks after birth. Steve accepted the challenge to repurpose his years of leadership experience toward developing a Board of Directors.
Meet, Tatiana
Tatiana is passionate about creating safe spaces where women feel seen, supported, and empowered, especially in motherhood. She believes real support comes from genuine connection and shared experiences. With a background in business development and psychology, she helps bridge professional insight with personal understanding at Care for Women. Outside of Care for Women, Tatiana is completing her master’s in counselling psychology while working in business strategy and supporting her family’s businesses. As a devoted wife and mother of four, she embraces the beautiful chaos of family life with grace and humour. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, sharing coffee with friends, and learning something new.
Why did Tatiana join the Care For Women board?
As a mother, Tatiana knows firsthand how much support matters in the early years of parenting. Immigrating from Russia, she also understands the unique weight that immigrant families carry, often juggling personal and professional responsibilities without a clear roadmap. Having lived this journey, Tatiana is deeply committed to ensuring that no woman feels alone in the challenges of motherhood. She believes that when women are supported, entire families and communities thrive. Care for Women embodies this vision not only offering help, but true connection and empowerment.
Meet, Melanie
Melanie is passionate about helping people reach their potential and walking with them on their path to flourishing. Whether it’s through coaching, identifying barriers, creative problem solving, facilitation, or advocacy, Melanie sees the best in people and situations and enjoys moving them forward. Currently serving as the Director, Centre for Calling & Career Development at Trinity Western University, she is actively building partnerships and developing strategies to empower students to be equipped for life. Melanie is married to Rocky, and they have three active boys.
Why did Melanie join the Care For Women board?
Passionate about building community in an increasingly individualistic society, Melanie and her family have intentionally created a village of support with other families. Recognizing how difficult this is to create, and how vital this support is—especially in the early weeks for mom and baby—she felt a strong call to partner with Care for Women to make this kind of love and support available to more women. Intentional presence and care are how people and communities thrive, building a more vibrant and sustainable future for everyone.
Meet, Garry
Garry is deeply committed to supporting women through one of the most-challenging times of their lives – during and after childbirth. Having tragically lost his first wife to posptartum depression shortly after the birth of their second son, Garry understands firsthand the emotional, mental, and financial toll that such experiences can have on families. In addition to his work with Care for Women, Garry serves as the Director of Technology at a local construction company in Chilliwack, where he utilizes his expertise to ehance the company’s operations.
Why did Garry join the Care For Women board?
Garry was first introduced to Care For Women during a church service, where he was immediately moved by the organization’s mission. Having witnessed the devastating impact of postpartum depression, he felt a deep calling to contribute to a cause that provides cruicial support for women in their time of need. With his personal experience and passion for making a difference, Garry is dedicated to helping create lasting change in the community.