Hi! I’m Shanna.

I graciously meet you as an uninvited guest on the unceded, ancestral territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples. As an ally, it is my commitment to walk alongside you, in a good way. I am a cisgender woman with she/her pronouns and have Irish, Scottish, Welsh and French ancestry. I am grateful to share space and time with you on this territory.

I am originally from the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga Anishinaabeg) which is currently known as Oshawa, Ontario. I moved to the beautiful unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples in 2019 after living for many years on the unceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa-Gatineau region).

Since 2019, I have worked with community-based non-profit organizations focused on strengthening connections between children, families, and their communities. This work has deepened my understanding of the complex challenges families face and reinforced my commitment to fostering environments where people can thrive. In addition to supporting children and families, I have worked with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and interpersonal or marital conflict. My approach is culturally competent and trauma-informed, with a focus on building trust, promoting resilience, and supporting meaningful change.

In my free time I enjoy tending to my plants, practicing hot yoga and attending local events in the city. This work is deeply meaningful to me and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside folks during some of their most vulnerable moments.