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YWCA NWT Board of Directors
Our dedicated Board members are the governing body of YWCA NWT, providing financial oversight, strategic direction and ensuring accountability.
We are currently recruiting to fill several board vacancies on the YWCA NWT Board of Directors. Applicants can live anywhere in the territory and identify as female.
Return form to giving@ywcanwt.ca
Kathy Spooner
Director
Biography: Kathy joined the board in 2019, wanting to contribute further to the YWCA NWT after enjoying 3 years of volunteering with GirlSpace, the organization's leadership program for girls. She brings with her many years of volunteer and leadership experience in nonprofit and public sector settings. She spends most of her free time with her family, chasing after her toddler, reading, trialing new hobbies, or trying to improve old ones, such as running or baking sourdough bread.
Lynn Napier
Vice-President
Biography: Lynn has worked side by side with many different advocacy organizations in victims’ services and has dedicated her time to other boards including the Aurora College Board of Directors and the Fort Smith Metis Council. With previous experience working with vulnerable people and families, knowledge of housing policy and advocacy and marketing/communications, Lynn also believes everyone has a right to support and that YWCA NWT provides this critical support to people in all walks of life as they heal and move forward in their lives. Lynn currently works at the NWT Association of Communities.
Aïda Nciri
Interim President until March 31, 2026)
Biography: Aïda joined the board of the Y in 2023 to contribute to positive changes for women and families. She brings a strong experience serving on other non-profits' boards and her dedication to bridge climate and social justice. In winter, you will find Aïda cross-country skiing or checking her fishnet with her family and friends – canoeing and practicing archery in summer.
Rami Kaur
Director
Biography: Rami brings a wealth of experience and skills to the YWCA NWT board including government relations, board governance and operations, owning/operating real estate businesses, and her previous experience working with vulnerable populations, where she is very invested in participants growth and development. Rami has previous experience serving on NWT non-profit boards and is a previous member of the Yellowknife Immigration Advisory board. Rami runs a bi-weekly women’s circle to support and help connect local women with each other. Rami works in policy development with the Federal government.
Bianca Kotchea
Director
Biography: Bianca has been in the human service field since 2010, working with a variety of individuals and families with various needs. Bianca has had work experience with non-profit government and territorial government and was previously employed with the YWCA NWT Housing Department and is very familiar with the YWCA mandate, values, services and programs. Bianca has always had a passion for promoting and improving individual, family and community wellness and advocating for supports to address the presence of challenges. Bianca's frontline social work experience has reinforced her compassion to strive better serve the needs of others, desire to advocacy for those who need support and most importantly listen, ensure others are heard and included. Bianca is proud to be a member of the YWCA NWT board of directors and be a part of the governance and development initiatives of the organization.
Paige Drybones
Director
Biography: Coming soon!
Stacey Sundberg
Director
Biography: Sì Stacey Drygeese Sundberg Siyeh, My name is Stacey Drygeese Sundberg Sezha Kǫnaìtł’iì wìyeh My sons name is Spark ⚡️of Lightning Dozhi he Nawho- Darren Marlowe wìyeh My partners name is Darren Marlowe T’e?ehdaa Do-an-te I am from Dettah Semo Maro Mom is Mary Rose Seta Brian Dad is Brian Semba Charlene Older sister is Charlene Sede Tammy Younger sister Tammy Setsi Mary Louise Drygeese My grandmother Mary Louise Drygeese Se?è Semoò Ło Lots of uncles and aunties Seotii Modaa T’è?ehdaà, Ndilo nah deh, Behchoko, LutsëlK’e, Hotindaa ne, ehtso Koin deh negede My extended families live in Dettah, Ndilo, Rae, Snowdrift, in the Arctic and relatives down south. In Dene Unity, Mahsì cho
Adaeze Precious Nwoba
Director
Biography: Coming soon!