Chantel Homme

Senior MarCom Specialist

I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and raised primarily in Chilliwack, BC. I currently live in Surrey, BC, on the unceded and ancestral territory of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo).

My role in marketing and communications with IRSSS speaks to my passion for lending visibility to organizations through a structured, strategic, and technical approach. Within the scope of my work, my goal is to nurture survivor stories, foster outreach, and ultimately help those affected by the residential school system access key resources for healing.

My previous work experience has ranged from marketing management in the industrial sector to e-commerce management for a leading health & beauty company operating in 4 countries, to public relations and professional communications for a First Nations government administration.

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Professional Communications Certificate from the University of the Fraser Valley, and have 7+ years of experience in digital marketing, communications, public relations, marketing operations, graphic design, and management. I will be continuing my business education at Simon Fraser University in their Master of Business Administration program, starting in January 2027.

I am humbled to belong to a team that is dedicated to supporting survivors of the residential school system, and I am committed to providing excellence in support and allyship.