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.

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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.

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My goal for 2026 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. 

Kathleen is a 27-year-old queer artist currently living in Kamloops, BC. She earned a BFA in Film Production at York University in Toronto, and moved back to BC during the SAG-AFTRA strikes. These days she works a corporate job in the private sector but still Assistant Directs for short films when the opportunity arises and continues to make art.

Her hobbies include trying (and failing) to garden, rescuing vintage treasure from thrift stores, and cooking elaborate dinners for her friends. She is excited for the opportunity to get directly involved in the community and is committed to fostering a safe environment where queer and gender-nonconforming people are welcome. 

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Bonjour, boozhoo and hello! My name is Bella, I'm a two-spirit lesbian. I've lived on and off in Kamloops since 2022. I'm brand-new to the board this year, but I've been involved in local/queer community events for a long time.

Currently, I work at the local Friendship Centre supporting families in the community from a child development and cultural scope. I am also a full-spectrum doula, birth keeper, and a traditional knowledge keeper.

When I'm not working or volunteering around town, you can find me on a film set, on the land, or on the couch with my cat or fiancée and a new fiber art or regalia project.

I look forward to meeting new people, hearing their stories, and to connect and grow together. In my new role, I am most excited to grow community connections and create positive change.

Interested in filling this position? Email us at info@kamloopspride.com to learn how to apply!

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.

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.

Dutch is a queer métis person who has lived in Secwepemcúl'ecw since 2014. They've been working in the non-profit sector for over a decade, and working in 2SLGBTQIAP+ rights since 2022. A published author and artist in their downtime, Dutch enjoys sharing their skills and knowledge through workshop facilitation. 

While they have served on other boards in Kamloops, this is their first year on the Kamloops Pride Board, and they are excited to see what development opportunities exist to bring the local 2SLGBTQIAP+ community's dreams to life.

Interested in filling this position? Email us at info@kamloopspride.com to learn how to apply!

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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. 

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 find joy in creating space for queer artists to connect and grow their art practices. I am an arts educator, amateur curator, and project administrator. ​In my spare time you can find me on the stage, either with Kamloops Burlesque or the Kamloops Pride Choir. 

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.

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