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Board of Directors

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Arlene Schouten

President

Community Organizer, Advisor to Self-Advocacy Groups, former family support worker with MSA Society for Community Living

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Dawn Hemingway

Vice Chair

Professor Emerita, University of Northern British Columbia, former Chair of Social Work Department UNBC, former member of Advisory Group on Poverty Reduction, member of Advisory Council to BC Seniors Advocate

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Ron Usher

Board Member

General Counsel, The Society of Notaries Public of BC, former staff lawyer of Law Society of BC, former lawyer in private practice, former President, Vernon Society for Community Living

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Greg Harris

Treasurer

Greg Harris, MBA, is a strategic finance leader with expertise in financial advisory, process improvement, and business partnering. He and his wife have a daughter with special needs, and he strongly advocates for the value of Representation Agreements.

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Sherry Baker

Secretary

Sherry has always been involved with volunteering in her community. Whenever there has been an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, Sherry has been there – either leading or working behind the scenes. Click Sherry’s photo to learn more.

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Valerie Jungaro

Board Member

Board Member with Lived Experience

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Katrina Prescott

Board Member

Katrina is a dedicated community advocate and innovator, caregiving consultant and educator. She has created programs and received funding for environmental initiatives, getting hot meals to neighbours in need and combating seniors’ isolation.Click Katrina’s photo to learn more. 

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Jerry Gosling

Board Member

Jerry was born, raised, and educated in Abbotsford and is now retired there. He is 84 years of age, married (63 years) and has one daughter and three adult grandsons. He has served on several boards in executive positions, local and provincially. Click Jerry’s photo to learn more.

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