Shannon has been with the VPD since 2003 working in Patrol and Traffic. She is one of the first ten women to be a Motor Officer in the history of VPD. She spent the last three years working in the Downtown Eastside, before joining the Hit and Run Team.  As one of the Founding members, Shannon played a key role in the creation and growth of BCWLE as the Interim President.  Shannon has a background in accounting and is happy to use those strengths as the Treasurer for the past two terms. Since its inception, she has proudly seen the positive effect of the association that filled the gap for women in policing in this province. For Shannon, the importance of BCWLE can be summarized by one of her favourite sayings from Ryunosuke Satoro:  Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.

Constable Tara Korber has been a member of the Delta Police Department since 2019 and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division. During her time with the DPD, Tara has had experience working in the COVID Operational Support Unit, Drug Investigative Support Team, Major Crimes Unit, Traffic Services, and is a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Operator. Tara was recently nominated to be a mentor within her organization, to which she enjoys greatly.

Tara’s biggest role model is her aunt, Sheila Rothwell, who became a police officer in the onerous, male dominated, pre- Charter 1970’s era. Constable Tara Korber brings a fresh set of eyes, youth, and excitement to the board, while carrying deep honour and gratitude for the pioneer police women who blazed the path before her. With these values at the forefront of Tara’s mind, Tara’s goal is to progress women in law enforcement through unity, empowerment, and connection.

Michele Sealey comes from a family with an affinity for public service and law enforcement, so it’s not surprising that she followed in the footsteps of both her grandfathers. In her 37-year career, she is the first – and only – woman in law enforcement in her family, and she has worked with all 3 police agencies that her grandfathers did!

In taking on this position, Michele brings experience and training in social media, copywriting, marketing, and PR, now working mainly as a volunteer with non-profits and not-for-profits, to raise their profiles with a strong social and community presence. She values forging relationships across the spectrum of organisations, government, and institutions, and at local, regional, provincial, and federal levels.

Michele currently acts as the Communications Lead for the BC Law Enforcement Memorial, sitting on the Steering Committee for BCLEM;  and is a Director with the Police & Peace Officers Memorial Ribbon Society, working on media and promotions, as well as sitting on the Organising Committee for the Annual PPOMRS Golf Tournament.

Passionate about supporting women in law enforcement, Michele sees BCWLE as a strong entity to connect and support all of us involved in law enforcement in BC.

Michele first became aware of BCWLE through social media posts, so it is rather fitting that she is the BCWLE Media Relations Director. Now entering her second term with BCWLE, she continues to be thrilled to represent the organisation to the public. Click on contact to send Michele an email or email her directly at media@bcwle.ca

Before joining the Vancouver Police Department, Juliette worked in the technology industry for 7 years. She volunteered for various organizations with the same mission as BCWLE, albeit for women in tech instead of law enforcement. As the IT Director for BCWLE from 2021-2023, Juliette continued that line of volunteer work within her policing career. As Vice President from 2023-2025, Juliette worked with the President to determine BCWLE’s priorities, helped lead monthly board meetings, and set up mentorship for student scholarship winners, among other things.

Vienna serves as a Senior Crime Analyst at Port Moody Police Department (PMPD), with experience analyzing and interpreting unstructured crime data to inform law enforcement strategies and operations. Her expertise is in building bespoke databases, regression modelling, and scripting PowerAutomate bots for public safety purposes. Notable projects include serving as the a) sole developer of PMPD Intranet system to improve agency-wide communications and data stewardship, b) architect and lead web developer for the new public-facing website (2026 launch), and c) policy-lead that established PMPD’s first formal research program to leverage academic expertise. When she’s not crime-fighting, Vienna is developing forensic tools at Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Forensic Research Entomology Laboratory as a principal investigator for multiple aquatic decomposition studies, teaching undergraduate students in research/statistics/quantitative methods, and establishing the Canadian Research Institute of Pacific Taphonomy (CRIPT) facility. In her spare time, she shares her love of human anatomy at public libraries and schools as a community scientist with Science World and several non-profits that support equitable access to STEM education.

She is excited to join BCWLE as the new Director of Information Technology!

Victoria Heller served as a Serious Crimes Investigator for 22 years. One of her noteworthy accolades includes the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This medal is given to those whom have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. Victoria believes that more diversity in leadership roles can only be a benefit to our organizations and to our country.

Favourite quote:
Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Aka: This, too, shall pass.

Linda is a newly retired officer, after a distinguished career of 21 years with the Vancouver Police Department. After 21 years of service, retirement has gifted her with quiet coffee mornings in her garden, Labradoodles by her side, and the joys of pickle ball! She joined BCWLE to support and meet amazing women in law enforcement.

Karen has served as a Sergeant with the RCMP for 20 years. She joined BCWLE for the opportunity to meet and make a positive impact on fellow law enforcement, expand her networking, and have some fun along the way!

Her favourite quote:

Natasha works with the RCMP in the Victim Services Unit and has been working in law enforcement in a civilian capacity over the past 4 years. She completed her Bachelor’s in Law Enforcement Studies at the Justice Institute of BC and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Safety at Wilfrid Laurier University. As an Iranian-Canadian woman and the first person in her family to pursue law enforcement, Natasha is passionate about breaking barriers and challenging the status quo. A significant part of her graduate studies has focused on the value of post-secondary education in the field of policing. Natasha values supporting young women to pursue education as part of their path to a career in law enforcement through mentorship. During her free time, you can find her running, hiking, or paddleboarding with her rescue dog Bailey. Natasha is excited about the role BCWLE has in supporting the academic success of women considering law enforcement as a career.

I have been dedicated to public safety and community service for over two decades. My career began with the Transit Police at its inception in December 2005, where I was a member of the original civilian staff. Over the span of eight years, I held several key administrative roles, including MNI Administrator, Transcriptionist, and Support Clerk.

Since joining the Vancouver Police Department, I have accumulated 18 years of diverse experience in administrative and operational support roles. These have included positions such as Correspondence Clerk, Criminal Records Clerk, CPIC Transcriptionist, and Data Entry Clerk. I currently serve as the CAD Hazard Administrator, a role that demands precision, situational awareness, and a strong commitment to public safety.

Beyond my professional responsibilities, I am deeply committed to community involvement. I have volunteered with Special Olympics, served on the Board of Directors for the Hastings Sunrise Community Policing Centre, and contributed as Race Registrar for Dragon Boat BC.

Understanding the importance of resilience and personal growth in our line of work, I actively pursue experiences that foster perspective and renewal. In 2024, I completed the Portuguese Camino, walking over 200 kilometers—a journey that reflects my perseverance, adaptability, and passion for new experiences.

I live by the words: “Carpe diem—seize the day, and make your life extraordinary.” This philosophy drives both my professional dedication and my personal pursuits, reminding me to meet each challenge with courage, intention, and purpose.

I have been a frontline officer with CBSA for 12 years and have held several roles during my career, including field coach,  in class Trainer, mentor, acting Superintendent and have worked on specialized enforcement teams. I have been passionate about and dedicated to improving equity, diversity and inclusion in my workplace and community. I was the co-founder of my workplace Mental Health and wellness group, I am a member of the CBSA national 2SLGBTQIA+ committee, the Co-chair of the CBSA PAC regional 2SLGBTQIA+ committee, a member of the PAC Region CBSA’s Women’s advisory committee, a past member of the PAC Regional Culture improvement team, and a past member of my districts EDI committee. I continue to actively work on improving workplace culture, inclusion and equity through initiatives that celebrate diversity and push for change.

Amber has been a proud member of the Vancouver Police Department since 2004.  She has worked in operations, Neighbourhood Policing, surveillance, undercover with the BCMUP as well as in the investigation section.  Amber is currently assigned as a Sergeant at the Vancouver Jail.  Prior to policing, she spent five years as a Reserve Corporal with the Canadian Forces Military Police. Other than her family, Amber’s proudest accomplishment has been as an integral member in the creation of BCWLE.  She has served as Vice President and Professional Development Director organizing the speaker series during COVID and two successful in person sold out conferences.  Amber is excited about the support that BCWLE has received and is looking forward to more opportunities to build and strengthen women in law enforcement.