Alexandra O'Donaghey

MMIWG Coordinator

Alexandra’s traditional name is Peq Máqa7 Smúlhats. She comes from Heiltsuk (Bella Bella, BC), Xaxli’p (Lillooet, BC) and Ireland. Alexandra was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, on the unceded Coast Salish Territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people.   

Alexandra has ten-plus years of experience in the field of healing and advocacy, as helping others and making changes is something she is passionate about. She is grateful for all the teachers and lessons learned, which have transformed her into an MMIWG2S+ coordinator. She is still actively helping implement changes with other organizations within the metro-Vancouver area regarding mental health, homelessness, poverty, and addiction.