Kate Lecuyer

Co-Branch Leader

kingston@indigogirlsgroup.com

“Incredible change can happen in your life when you decide to take control.” My name is Kate and I am a third-year student at Queen’s University, majoring in Gender Studies and completing the Smith School of Business Certificate program! I am proud to be a part of Indigo Girls because of the positive change that we are making in communities across Ontario. I joined IGG to do exactly that, make a positive change, as well as to learn and teach others more about gender equality and feminism!

Ursula Kenkel

Co-Branch Leader

kingston@indigogirlsgroup.com

“When women support each other, incredible things happen.” My name is Ursula and I am a fourth-year Political Studies student at Queen’s University. I love working with Indigo Girls because it allows me to create positive changes within my community. I joined Indigo Girls to help inspire others, as well as to grow as an individual myself, through working with like-minded amazing women. Indigo Girls has taught me the power of personal engagement and I am so excited to continue my work with this wonderful organization! 

Nina Bernstein

Community Outreach Coordinator

“If women understood and exercised their power they could remake the world.” My name is Nina and I am a third-year Linguistics student at Queen’s University. I am honoured to be a member of Indigo Girls because I am passionate about spreading the message of female empowerment, self-confidence, and positivity around the Kingston community and beyond!

Summer Taylor

Equity and Diversity Coordinator & Socials Coordinator

“Courage is like a muscle. We strengthen it by use” (Ruth Gordo). My name is Summer and I am proud to be an Indigo Girl because I believe empowering girls from a young age is of vital importance. I am a fourth-year Biology major at Queen’s University, specifically interested in marine biology and ocean conservation. In my spare time, I love baking, playing ultimate Frisbee and dancing. I joined IGG because I find it a privilege to play a role in reaching young girls to help them further discover and harness the strength and brilliance that is already inside each one of them.

Constance Intounas

Fundraising Coordinator

“Everything happens for a reason.” My name is Constance and I am a second-year Concurrent Education student, with a major in Film and Media Studies and Sociology!  I joined IGG because I believe in the goals that it is trying to achieve. It is important to empower young girls as they are the women of the future. It is important for me to educate and share with those who are going through the everyday natural changes of being a girl in our society today. As Indigo girls, we strive to inspire and incorporate positive changes to their lives. Indigo girls make an emphasis on aiding girls to understand that they can achieve anything they put their mind and heart into.

Claire Good

Girls Club Leader

“Helping one person might not change the world, but it could change the world for one person”.  My name is Claire Good, and I am a first year Concurrent Education student at Queen’s University.  I joined Indigo Girls to inspire young women to persist in achieving dreams by teaching them the importance of feminism and gender equality. 

Hanna Marsh-deBoer

First Year Rep

“Nevertheless, she persisted” Hi!! My name is Hanna Marsh-deBoer and I am in my first year of Sciences at Queen’s University. I am extremely excited about this year with Indigo Girls! I am super passionate about creating a safe, healthy and open space for young girls… exactly like what I needed when I was growing up. I believe that this club is super important as it is filling a need for these young girls. I’m super lucky to have such an amazing, inspiring and passionate group of women to work with in striving toward this goal!!

Monika Sitas

Girls Club Leader

“Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is keep going when you really feel like giving up”. Hi sunshines! My name is Monika Sitas and I am a fourth-year Con- Ed Biology student at Queens University and of course your friendly neighbourhood girls club leader. I know, so exciting! This year, I am honoured to have the luxury of being part of the Indigo Girls. Choosing this community gives me the chance to show young girls how to indulge in the magic of loving themselves, have the courage to be unapologetically themselves, and to find positivity in each unique day.

Annaka Merrick

Sponsorship Coordinator

“In a world where you can be anything, be yourself.” My name is Annaka and I am so proud to be a part of the Indigo Girls team for a third year! I love having the opportunity to be involved with an organization that empowers girls, a cause near and dear to my heart. I am in my fourth year at Queen’s University where I am a Political Studies major. I joined IGG because I am a proud feminist who wants to help build a positive environment for girls around the Kingston community and beyond!

Morgan Ross

Marketing Coordinator

“When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine.” My name is Morgan and I am a first year arts student at Queens University, with a projected major of Film and Media Studies. I joined Indigo Girls to have the opportunity to build a safe, supportive and positive environment for young women and because I believe in the importance of empowering and teaching. All girls should be surrounded by positive influences and learn about the value of themselves and others around them and I believe that is what is amazing about Indigo Girls!

Heidi Kenkel

Girls Club Leader

“I raise up my voice- not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard… we cannot succeed when half of us are held back” (Malala Yousafzai). My name is Heidi Kenkel and I am a 2nd year Biology and Psychology student at Queen’s University. I am very excited to join the indigo girls team this year and to be given the opportunity to be an empowering role model for young girls. I am very fortunate to have a voice and through Indigo Girls hope to use my voice to make a positive change. 

Sarah Van Drunen

Marketing Coordinator

“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women” My name is Sarah Van Drunen and I am a 3rd year Global Development Studies Major. I joined Indigo Girls Kingston to find a community who shared my passion for women's empowerment. I love the idea of spreading empowerment, and working behind the scenes to help Indigo Girls reach and impact as many people as possible. I am thrilled to be able to learn and grow and empower through IGG for another year.

Roxanne Horst

Finance Coordinator

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Alison Gould

Girl's Club Leader

“The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued.” My name is Alison and I am a second year Political Sciences student at Queen’s University. I am thrilled to be a part of Indigo Girls this year as I hope to inspire, empower, and educate young girls this year as well as being in a community of girls with the same goal. I am excited to engage the community at Queen’s and in Kingston on the importance of feminism and female empowerment!

Fiona Young

Girls Club Leader

“We are more powerful when we empower each other.” Hi! My name is Fiona Young and I am a third year Concurrent Education student at Queen’s University. I’m so excited to be a part of Indigo girls as I know how impactful it was for me to be surrounded by strong women in my life. I joined Indigo Girls to foster this same kind of empowerment that I have been lucky enough to experience everyday through the women I am surrounded by. I’m so excited to join this group of passionate women with the same goal as me; to empower women and foster personal growth. 

Lindsay Shrimpton

Girls Club Leader

“It’s not about who’s going to let me; it’s about who’s going to stop me.” (Ayn Rand) Hi! My name is Lindsay Shrimpton and I am in my first year of Arts at Queens University, hoping to major in psychology. I am so proud to be a part of Indigo Girls this year and feel blessed to have been surrounded by such empowered and strong women throughout my life. As an Indigo Girl, I am passionate about showing younger girls that being unapologetically yourself is beautiful, and in fostering an environment of mutual support and empowerment.

Brooke Titus

Community Outreach Coordinator

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Daisy Barrette

Marketing Coordinator

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