Gillian Cullen

Strategic Governance & Mission Oversight: Directed the Board of Directors in fulfilling its legal and fiduciary duties for a national charity dedicated to advancing reproductive justice and perinatal equity for marginalized communities (including racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and low-income families). Executive Leadership & Partnership: Served as the primary liaison and direct supervisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), cultivating a high-trust partnership, overseeing annual performance reviews, and ensuring clear alignment between executive operations and Board strategy. Board Effectiveness & Compliance: Presided over all Board and Committee meetings, implementing rigorous governance best practices and ensuring financial integrity, while leading initiatives for Board recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluation to enhance diversity and effectiveness. External Advocacy: Acted as the chief representative and spokesperson for the organization to external stakeholders, actively supporting and engaging in major development and fundraising campaigns.

Provided personalized, high-discretion doula services to high-profile clients while creating boutique care systems and supporting brand identity and web presence.

Founded and led a nationally recognized charity, pioneering Canada’s first full-time doula/reproductive care worker model while co-developing national training programs and building strategic partnerships.