Meet the WCSWR Board of Directors for 2025-2026!

Scott Heaman has been an insurance broker in Kitchener Waterloo for over 15 years and is currently the President of Encore Insurance Services.  He joined Women’s Crisis Services Board of Directors to give back to the community.  Scott recognizes and appreciates the important work

Women’s Crisis Services does to ensure women and children who are experiencing domestic violence have access to safe shelter and support services.

Krista Kemp is a CPA (CA) with more than 25 years of finance leadership experience at Sun Life Financial, with expertise in accounting, reporting, planning and controls. She is a trusted leader in complex, high-stakes environments and has led teams through structural change, transformation initiatives and evolving regulatory requirements. She is a thoughtful and supportive people leader and mentor, committed to developing finance talent. 

A long-time Waterloo Region resident, Krista is a wife, mother of two adult children and an avid reader who has been part of her neighborhood book club for 18 years. She is privileged to contribute her financial expertise in support of WCSWR’s meaningful work. 

Sarah comes from a large family where community involvement was an important part of growing up. With a big, blended family of five children and being a social worker by profession, Sarah has worked in the child welfare sector for over three decades and strives to make positive changes within the system.  

Sarah is a survivor of intimate partner violence and is passionate about the work done by Women’s Crisis Services of the Waterloo Region. Sarah has been involved in the organization in a variety of ways including as a guest on She Is Your Neighbour and by fundraising for Voices Empower, Walk to Break the Silence. This is Sarah’s second time on the Board, and she feels privileged to have the opportunity to give back and support this essential organization in the community. 

Robin Farrell is an award-winning broadcaster with over 20 years of radio morning show experience. She currently hosts “Mornings with Robin & PJ” with Paul Johnson weekdays from 5:30-10am at Country 106.7 in Kitchener, and previously worked as a morning show host for 15 years in Victoria, BC. Robin has always had a great passion for getting women and girls involved in sport and physical activity. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Education from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, and a Master’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Ottawa.

Throughout her career and educational achievements Robin has championed and hosted several conferences for women and girls. She has participated in various fundraising campaigns for the Canadian Cancer Society, and Co-Founded and Co-Chaired the ALS Cycle of Hope. She also brings to the table a strong stage presence in motivational speaking at both community and Women’s Expos. She hopes to continue to give back to the community here in Waterloo Region through her work on the board with Women’s Crisis Services.

Ren Navarro is a culture consultant, drinks expert and founder of B. Diversity Group. With 20+ years in corporate management and over a dozen years in the beer industry, Ren teaches, talks and collaborates with a host of industries with a focus on justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.  

After interacting with WCSWR in a variety of ways over the years, Ren realized it was time to step up and do more. Whether being a guest on the She is Your Neighbour or raising funds and in-kind donations, the opportunity to become a board member to provide knowledge was one that Ren felt compelled to pursue. She is excited to learn from those she gets to interact with and make change by taking action. 

Moumita is a compassionate and thoughtful research insights professional with over 12 years of expertise in consumer research, dedicated to enhancing consumer experiences, meaningful storytelling and empowering teams to deliver compelling narratives from consumers across industries. She is also an artist and art instructor, finding joy in inspiring and empowering others through creativity and wellness initiatives. Passionate about gender equality and wellness, she loves the power of sharing stories, building connections and bringing communities together.

In addition to her professional experiences as a consumer research professional and visual artist in the region, she brings a personal passion to contribute to wellness, support gender equality and a mission to help those in crisis. As an immigrant woman herself with varied lived experiences, Moumita hopes to bring passion and commitment to advocating for women’s rights and supporting women facing crisis and to contribute to the impactful work that Women’s Crisis Services has been doing.

Kathleen brings over three decades of senior leadership experience in the financial services and insurance sectors, with a distinguished career that spans executive roles at Manulife Financial, Aon Hewitt, and Gore Mutual Insurance.  She has guided these organizations through significant evolution in systems, client experience and operational effectiveness. At Gore Mutual where Kathleen currently serves, she has held pivotal positions, including Vice President Transformation Initiatives and is currently the Vice President of Information Governance.

A long-time resident of the Waterloo Region, Kathleen is deeply committed to supporting women in business and our community. Her lived experience as a senior female executive has shaped a strong personal conviction to elevate women’s opportunities to thrive and flourish. Kathleen is honoured to serve on the board of Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, where she brings not only her extensive professional expertise, but also her unwavering belief in the power of safe spaces, community support, and transformative change.

She is married and a proud mother of three adult children.