The Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter has a new executive director.
Rayann Toner started at the shelter as a child support worker in 2005 and later took on leadership roles, including in the domestic violence court program.
Originally from Trenton, N.S., Toner left the city in 2010 to become executive director of the Pictou County Centre for Sexual Health for four years before returning to the Red Deer shelter.
“We’re exceptionally pleased that Rayann has taken on this leadership role,” says Janel Lockhat, the shelter’s president and board chair.
“Her passion and commitment to our cause, coupled with her strong knowledge and experience, will be vital as we continue our plans in completing our full transition to trauma-informed, low-barrier-to-entry services.”