Councillor Ophelia Ravencroft

About the Councillor

Raised in Halifax, Ophelia has called St. John's home since 2007. She holds a Master of Arts in History from Memorial, is a popular music researcher and policy analyst by trade and is a long-time local feminist activist. She is both the first out lesbian and the first openly transgender person to serve on Council.

Boards and Committees

Councillor Ravencroft sits on the following groups:

• Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Victoria Park Foundation
• Downtown St. John's Board
• St. John’s Food Policy Council
• Youth Engagement Working Group