About Us
The Kamloops Pride society is a non-profit organization operating within Secwepemcúl’ecw, the territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc peoples, in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Meet The Board
Our Mission
We are a non-profit organization supporting people who identify with the 2SLGBTQPIA+ community. This includes: Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, Pansexual, Intersex, and Asexual/Agender individuals living in the Kamloops region.
Our mission is to promote a more flourishing 2SLGBTQPIA+ community and culture in Kamloops. Regardless of how you identify on the gender identity or sexuality spectrum - we welcome you! We are here to serve the diverse community within Kamloops and strive to advocate on behalf of people who experience discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Through our work, we hope to promote equity for all.
Our Values
INTEGRITY
Practice transparency, honesty, professionalism, and informative communication to maintain community trust.
RESPECT
Maintain unconditional consideration for all those we interact with in the business of Kamloops Pride.
INCLUSIVITY
Acknowledge intersectionality and work towards equity.
FUN
Maintain a sense of celebration in everything we do!
COMMUNITY
Foster community through a caring, considerate, and consistent presence.
Alyssa Christianson (she/her)
President
My name is Alyssa and I am a queer woman who moved to Kamloops in 2021. I work for BC Wildfire Service and am busy year-round in prevention and response. I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. I am proud to have been on the Board since Spring 2022. My special interests and skills include event planning and board organization.
You can find me dancing with Kamloops Burlesque, planning and attending local events, and being in community with friends. I also enjoy a good musical or puzzle at home.
My goal for 2025 is to focus on Pride Week in Kamloops to improve our sustainability and longevity. I'm looking forward to continuing developing the Board's operations and resiliency.
Vacant
Admin Assistant
Interested in becoming our Admin Assistant? Email us at info@kamloopspride.com to learn how to apply!
Eliana Baboiu (she/her)
Director of Resources
Hi, my name is Eliana (she/her) and I am a queer woman who came to Kamloops to study nursing at Thompson Rivers University in 2017. Since attending TRU, I became with the queer community on campus. I was the president of the TRUSU Pride club from 2018 until in spring 2023. As president of the TRUSU Pride Club, I lead a social called Queer Connections and began advocating to start a Pride Centre on campus. I also served on the TRUSU Board of Directors as the LGBTQ+ representative for two years and I represented queer students on campus at the TRUSU board.
Throughout my time studying nursing, I learned about the health disparities impacting 2SLGBTQ+ people and how stigma and discrimination lead to those disparities. Since graduating, I hope to make a positive difference for the queer community in Kamloops. I hope to continue to do this next year as the Director of Resources.
In my free time, you may find me spending time with my cat at home, singing with the Kamloops Pride Choir, or going out with friends.
Sabrina Stace (she/her)
Director
Sabrina Stace (she/her) is a queer costume builder and designer hailing from the East Coast of Canada. She ventured out west for work at Western Canada Theatre (WCT) in the fall of 2021 and has fallen in love with Kamloops ever since. When not working on WCT productions, you can usually find her indulging in one of her many crafts (embroidery, cross stitch, or crochet to name a few), hanging out with friends, singing in the Kamloops Pride Choir, attending spin classes, reading, or bopping along to The Beaches. Sabrina is so excited to be a part of the Kamloops Pride Board in the hopes of making active, positive change in the community she now calls home.
Headshot by James Arthur MacLean
Kathleen Newton (she/her)
Vice President
Remy is a queer, nonbinary of the community and in their second term as Vice President of Kamloops Pride.
In their last terms, they focused on getting out and seeking feedback on how Kamloops Pride can meet the needs of the community. In this term, they hope to continue surveying, and putting those ideas into action.
In their free time, you'll either find them downtown at a coffee shop or shopping at a local business; or at home with their cat, one of their comfort shows, and a puzzle on the go.
Vacant
Communications Coordinator
Interested in becoming our Communications Coordinator? Email us at info@kamloopspride.com to learn how to apply!
Julia Franes (she/her)
Volunteer Coordinator
Hi, I’m Julia, a lesbian woman who has lived in Kamloops for many years. I currently work as a Future Student Advisor at Thompson Rivers University, and previously worked as the Volunteer Management Coordinator at the Kamloops Food Bank. I hold a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Geography & Environmental Studies, and I’m passionate about creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQPIA+ folks in our community.
Outside of work, you can usually find me at pole dancing classes, spending time with friends, or checking out local events around Kamloops. I love the creativity and strength that pole brings, as well as the sense of community and connection it adds to my life.
I’m excited to be involved and to support our community.
Riann Munro (they/them/any)
Director
My name is Riann, a non binary human, and my pronouns are they/them/any. I joined the board in 2025, and this will be my second year as a general director. I am a single parent of two kids, and I am a small business owner.
Making sure there are Inclusive spaces, has been a priority of mine within our beautiful city of Kamloops this last while, and I hope to continue in on that work, and spread awareness.
My hobbies include, hiking, camping, spending time with my children, partner, friends and chosen family. I also enjoy going on random adventures/road trips, painting, creating art, gaming (both board/card/video games) and being in nature.
Kirk Zimmer
Treasurer
Check back soon to learn more about Kirk!
Vacant
Director of Youth Engagement
Interested in becoming our Director of Youth Engagement? Email us at info@kamloopspride.com to learn how to apply!
Neevesha Panjawani (she/her)
Director
Check back soon to learn more about Neevesha!
Teresa Donck-Matlock (she/her)
Director
My name is Teresa Donck-Matlock. I am a white, queer/lesbian arts worker currently residing on the unceded lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops) not far from where I grew up in the unceded territory of the Tsq’escenemc (100 Mile House). I hold a BA majoring in Art and Performance Studies, and minoring in Indigenous Studies from Simon Fraser University. I work at the Kamloops Art Gallery as Assistant Preparator (someone who physically installs the artwork and other aspects of an exhibit) and Interim Education and Public Programs Coordinator (someone who plans and hosts public art programs at the gallery).
In my spare time you can find me on the stage, either with Kamloops Burlesque or the Kamloops Pride Choir. I have a cat named Molly, and I love a good book.
As a director with Kamloops Pride, I am especially interested in social and activist events for the community.
Our Annual Report 2025
Our 2023/2024 annual report and presentation was delivered at our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. You can view the entire presentation (including financial report) below.