Our Story
Sexual Health Options, Resources & Education – SHORE Centre was founded in 1972 and originally named Planned Parenthood Kitchener-Waterloo, followed by Planned Parenthood Waterloo Region. The Centre grew out of the Birth Control Centre at the University of Waterloo in order to provide all residents of our community with sexual health information and support. SHORE Centre’s founders included a librarian, a social worker, a doctor and nurse.
Our Vision
SHORE Centre imagines a community that values sexual health and reproductive freedom as essential for people to live their best lives.
Our Mission
SHORE Centre offers exceptional and inclusive sexual and reproductive health services in our community that uphold the dignity of everyone.
Our Values
Accessible: We strive to make our programs and services welcoming to all and barrier-free.
Inclusive: We celebrate diversity and respect the unique lived experiences of every person in our community. We are sex positive and value sexual and gender diversity.
Accurate: Our programs and services are modeled on scientific evidence and best-practices as well as the lived experience of the people we work with.
Courageous: We fearlessly advocate for the human right of bodily autonomy and boldly defend choice as we adapt to policy and system changes.
SHORE Centre is affiliated to the International Planned Parenthood Federation through our membership with Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights and are members of the National Abortion Federation. For more information about SHORE Centre’s work, please review our Annual Report, Strategic Plan, and Audited Financial Statements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
Leadership Team
Lindsay Sweeney, CFRE
Executive Director
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Maddie Resmer
Executive and Clinical Coordinator
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Jess Huston
Clinic Manager
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Ash Metzloff
Manager of Programs and Services
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Clinic and Administration
Emily West
Administration & Intake Worker
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Taylor Russwurm
Medical Secretary
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Angelique Patton
Intake Worker
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Willa Coward
Medical Secretary
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Community Programs and Education
Annaleshia Jamieson
Counsellor/Advocate
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Kathleen Slofstra
Counsellor/Advocate
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Theresa Himburg
Peer Health Lead
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Hala Abdulmunam
Bilingual Peer Health Worker
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Mary Ajayi
Sexual Health Educator
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Hoda Ghonim
Newcomer Health Programs
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Officers
Brynn Harlock
President
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Brynn is a Housing Programs Advisor with the Region of Waterloo, where she supports community housing providers in strengthening their operations, governance, asset management, and financial position. She joined the SHORE Board in 2024 and is excited to be part of an organization providing such necessary and inclusive sexual and reproductive health services. Brynn lives in beautiful downtown Galt.
Lianna Sanelli
Past President
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Lianna has been a SHORE board member since 2020. She is a criminal defence lawyer for the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic in Toronto. Lianna is social justice oriented and thrilled to be a part of an organization that promotes access to inclusive sexual and reproductive health services, resources, and education. She lives in Hamilton with her wife, Sara, and their two Italian greyhounds, Sedgwick and Sophie.
Alicia Neale
Vice-President
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Alicia is a longtime resident of KW and loves the community here. She is an Engineering Manager at Magnet Forensics with a background in Technical Project Management. Alicia is new to the Board in 2024 and looks forward to bringing her passion for reproductive justice to the organization. Alicia lives with her partner Scott, their greyhound Iris, and their lab mix Rosie in Waterloo.
Taylor Gilders
Secretary
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Taylor was born and raised in Waterloo and is currently a stay-at-home mother of two while also attending university to obtain her Bachelor in Psychology. Her goal is to obtain her Masters in Counselling to then become a licensed therapist and assist folks in need of mental health care. Taylor joined the SHORE board in 2024 and is thrilled to be apart of such an integral organization and is excited to promote and support their ongoing efforts.
Alana Cattapan
Vice-President
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Alana has been a SHORE board member since 2022 and is a political science professor at the University of Waterloo. She is a long-time feminist researcher and activist, committed to inclusive models of reproductive justice. She lives (on the best street) in downtown Kitchener.
Directors
Holly Manning
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Holly joined the board in 2024. She is a community volunteer with extensive board experience in social services, education and the arts. As a lifelong advocate for reproductive rights and sexual autonomy, Holly looks forward to contributing to the important work of SHORE. She lives on a farm in Wellesley Township with her large family and many animals.
Meghan Hunt
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Meghan joined the SHORE board in 2024 and works as a Product Manager for a financial tech company. She is passionate about access to reproductive health services in the local community. When she’s not working or volunteering, you’ll find her weightlifting and spending time with her husband and her dog.
Sammi Urbina
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Sammi is thrilled to join the SHORE board. With experience in events and community engagement and a health science background supporting neurodivergent communities, she is currently pursuing her Master of Education. Sammi co-founded and co-leads a supporters’ group for a professional women’s soccer team and serves on a committee that organizes climbing competitions for students. When she’s not climbing rocks, she’s passionate about reproductive justice and excited to help promote SHORE’s mission.
Julia Cluett-McCullough
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Julia (Jules) joined the SHORE board in 2022. She is a member of the Youth Sexual Health Action Group and co-lead of OK2BME’s first youth leadership group. She is a political activist with experience on multiple election campaigns and as a provincial riding association executive member.
Laura Coakley
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Laura joined the Board in 2026 and shares a passion for the right to reproductive health and accessible sexual healthcare for all. She works in the housing stability system. She enjoys being involved in political activism, spending time with family, and painting.
Emily Zawadzki
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Emily is a newer member to the SHORE Board of Directors (joining in 2026) and is a local queer sex educator and coach. Having started her career at SHORE over a decade ago, she’s excited to be coming back to advocate for SHORE and reproductive justice within her community. Emily runs her business Emily Zed Sex Ed full-time and is a support worker for folks with disabilities through Extend-A-Family. When not working, you can find her reading a book, crafting, or deep into a movie marathon. She lives in Kitchener with her wife (also named Emily!) and their 3 fur babies.
Sarah-Beth Bianchi
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Sarah-Beth Bianchi is a career coach specializing in neuro-inclusion and executive function coaching. She founded and leads Gender Equity Tech, a networking group for women and gender-diverse people in Kitchener-Waterloo’s tech community. Sarah-Beth is passionate about ensuring the sustainability of critical sexual health services, gender-affirming care, and reproductive justice advocacy. She lives in Kitchener with her husband and two children.