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Our team

Click into each person's name to learn more about who they are and the experiences they bring in to support their work. 

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Annette Angell

Coordinator, Sexualized Violence Education, Prevention and Support Sexualized Violence Resource Office

Annette collaborates with key university units and stakeholders to coordinate sexualized violence education, prevention and response on campus. They develop tailored information and education about UVic’s expectations, support options and trauma informed responses to disclosures or reports of sexualized violence for diverse groups on campus. They can also provide advice on matters related to sexualized violence, prevention and response.

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Kirsten Downs

Manager, Informal Case Resolution Equity and Human Rights

Kirsten oversees EQHR’s informal resolution policy options under Discrimination and Harassment (GV0205) and Sexualized Violence (GV0245) policies. Kirsten is responsible for case resolution under these policies.

250-721-8786

Reem Girgrah

Sexualized Violence Prevention Education Officer Sexualized Violence Resource Office

Sam Lall

Manager, Formal Case Resolution Equity and Human Rights

Sam oversees report and investigation procedures under the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention and Response Policy and the Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Policy. Sam is also responsible for case consultation, advice, and resolution under these policies.

250-472-4059

Leah Shumka

Status: On secondment

Director, Human Rights Equity and Human Rights