The Team

Krystyna Lloyd is a compassionate and dynamic leader with extensive experience in advocacy, trauma-informed planning, community and partner engagement, and organizational strategy. Drawing from her professional expertise and personal journey, Krystyna brings a unique blend of empathy, authenticity, and strategic vision to her role as CEO of Safe Haven Foundation.

Her career spans pivotal work in social impact consulting, where she championed equity-deserving voices in areas such as poverty reduction, anti-racism initiatives, and Reconciliation. Her leadership style is defined by action and accountability, whether building trust with survivors of colonial harm or delivering critical programs to remote communities.

Krystyna’s lived experience of leaving an unsafe home in her youth has fueled her commitment to creating spaces where at-risk youth can thrive. She is dedicated to expanding Safe Haven’s impact by connecting deeply with the community, growing services to meet evolving needs, and protecting the organization’s legacy of empowering Calgary’s unhoused and at-risk girls.

Krystyna resides in Calgary, where she is continuing her lifelong mission to inspire transformative change for the most vulnerable.

“True healing and empowerment unfolds when we create spaces where young girls can rediscover their strength, embrace their worth, and reclaim their stories with pride.”- Krystyna Lloyd

Joanna hails to us from the beautiful country of New Zealand where she held various progressive roles at the University of Otago in New Zealand, including Administrator of Client Services, Lead Administrator, and Manager of Divisional Services and Administration. She has a proven track record in administrative excellence, team management, and operational strategy, and is known for her exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Joanna values culture, respect, and personal growth, and her dedication to efficiency and process improvement aligns perfectly with our team’s goals.

“After spending my entire career in the education field, I am thrilled to be able to use the knowledge and skills I have developed to support the mission of Safe Haven. I am excited to be a part of the team that is committed to ending the cycle of poverty, abuse and homelessness for young women and helping them to realize their dreams. What a fantastic cause!”

Leah has been in the field for 25 years primarily working with at-risk youth and vulnerable populations. Leah’s educational background is in criminal justice, and she has several years working within non-profits such as Enviros Wilderness School, Wood’s Homes, CNIB and Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. She also worked in the Children Services world for the better part of a decade as a case worker, investigator, and permanency planning worker. Having been in leadership roles for the past 10 years, Leah very much enjoys coaching, mentoring leading and training staff to provide the best care, advocacy and support for the children, youth and families we serve. Leah is exciting to be part of the Safe Haven family as she has a passion for helping young girls reach their full potential and become contributing members of society. Walking along side each individual on their healing journey and connecting them to natural supports is an area she is very dedicated to with the goal of achieving successful outcomes.

Molly is a University of Calgary graduate with a degree in History and a second major in Roman Studies. Her background is in educational and recreational programming. She is joining our team as a part-time Transition Coach and also works at Youth Link as a Program Coordinator. Molly is a self-professed dog person but recently rescued a kitten. Her hobbies include outdoor/wilderness activities, volleyball and reading.

Sam moved into Haven’s Way as a youth in 2010 and began the first chapter in her healing journey.  From there she spent 3 years soaking in all the lessons and love that surrounded her from staff and her roommates. During this time, Sam was also busy focusing on continuing her education and graduated with a diploma in Office Administration and another in Addictions and Community Services.  In 2013, Sam graduated from Haven’s Way and moved out into the community with confidence, life skills and a network of resources and natural supports.  Flash forward to 2020, Sam returned to Havens Way as the Live-In Peer Support Mentor. Along with role modeling a healthy lifestyle for the young women living in the program, giving back to her community and creating space for the next generation of young people to heal, she is actively pursuing her Yoga Teacher certification, all while working full time in the career path her education prepared her for.

“This past year has been a wild ride, with many laughs, tears, and powerful late-night conversation that I wouldn’t trade for anything. I’m proud of the team I work with and the brilliant young women I live with.”

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Adeola Lawal (Adi) is a graduate of Mount Royal University with a degree in Criminal Justice and has dedicated her career to social services ever since. She began her professional journey with Alpha House Society as a Case Manager, where she developed a strong foundation in providing compassionate care and support. Adi has held similar positions with Alpha House and Trellis Society and has also worked at Aventa, further expanding her experience in the field. She intends to return to school in the near future to pursue her Master’s degree to further her education and enhance her ability to serve others. In Adi’s personal life, she loves spending time with loved ones, cooking and taking spin classes.

Adi says, “I am genuinely excited to bring my passion and experience to Safe Haven and look forward to making a positive impact here”.