Volunteer Appreciation

LGMA gratefully acknowledges the contributions made by all our volunteers who have provided valuable expertise in support of their colleagues across BC

 We want to personally acknowledge the skills, expertise, and efforts made by the following people who have served in a volunteer capacity. These volunteers have directly impacted the success of LGMA's programs and resources, and contributed to our mission. 


Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who collectively contributed thousands of hours to the success of the LGMA’s programs and resources! 


 We love our volunteers!

Thank you to our Committee Members:


Administrative Professionals Conference Committee:

  • Nathalie Klein, Executive Coordinator, Squamish Lillooet Regional District
  • Ruzica Kragulj, Administrative Services Coordinator, City of New Westminster
  • Candice Kurji, Departmental Associate 3, Transportation Department, City of Richmond
  • Rebecka Morgan,  Program Coordinator, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council


Advancing Equity Working Group:

  • Jamie Best, Director of Communications, City of Chilliwack
  • Manisha Dutta, Senior Manager, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, City of Coquitlam
  • Eva Glickman, Director, HR & Payroll, District of West Vancouver
  • Cheryl Hardisty, Manager, Intergovernmental Relations, City of Penticton
  • Chetan Kaur, Information and Privacy Supervisor, District of Squamish 
  • Alison Martens, Manager of People Development, City of Abbotsford
  • Lisa Spitale, CAO, City of New Westminster


Approving Officers Advisory Committee Members:

  • David Block, Director of Development Services/Approving Officer, City of Terrace
  • Craig Broderick, Approving Officer, City of Vernon
  • Bronwyn Denton, Association of BC Land Surveyors (Ex Officio Member)
  • Claire Negrin, Manager of Subdivision/Deputy Approving Officer, City of Nanaimo
  • Guy Patterson, Lawyer, Young Anderson Barristers & Solicitors (Ex Officio Member)
  • Cristin Schlossberger, Surveyor General, Land Title & Survey Authority of BC (Ex Officio member)
  • Leah Stohmann, Director of Community Planning and Climate Change, City of Langford
  • Dean Strachan, CAO, District of Sicamous
  • Audrey Tanguay, Planning and Licensing Manager, City of Penticton
  • Marianne Wade, Director of Development Services, City of Courtenay


Board of Variance Committee Members:

  • Alyssa Bradley, Barrister and Solicitor, Young Anderson
  • Patricia Dehnel, Planner, Village of Fruitvale
  • Alicia Ferguson, Admin Assistant, City of Victoria
  • Stephen Fleming, Retired local government employee
  • Dave Pady, Approving Officer and Principal Consultant, City of Fort St. James
  • Caitlin Yancoff, Senior Planning Technician, District of Saanich


CAO Forum Program Advisory Committee Members: 

  • Wayne Anderson, CAO, Town of Oliver
  • Ethan Fredeen, CAO, Village of Fraser Lake
  • Dan Horan, CAO, Township of Esquimalt
  • Elizabeth Tracy, CAO, Village of Pemberton
  • Anne Yanciw, CAO, Village of Valemount

 

Corporate Officers Committee Members: 

  • Adriana Alves, Director of Corporate Services, District of Tumbler Ridge
  • Laura Bentley, City Clerk, City of Kelowna
  • Nicole Cressman, Director of Corporate Administration, District of Coldstream
  • Michelle Jones, General Manager Corporate Services/Corporate Officer, qathet Regional District
  • Jacqueline Morgan, Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer, City of Chilliwack
  • Kim Motiuk, Deputy Director of Corporate Service, City of Port Alberni
  • Anitra Winje, Corporate Officer/Manager of Corporate Administration, Kootenay Boundary RD

 

Elections Advisory Committee: 

  • Tyra Henderson, Corporate Officer, Peace River Regional District (Co-chair)
  • Carolyn Mushata, Corporate Officer, City of Maple Ridge (Co-chair)
  • Leslie Kellett, Deputy Corporate Officer, City of Prince George
  • Tricia Mayea, Corporate Officer, Municipality of North Cowichan
  • Jacqueline Morgan, Corporate Officer, City of Chilliwack
  • Sherry Reid, Corporate Officer, Sunshine Coast Regional District
  • Nikolina Vracar, Deputy Corporate Officer, City of Nanaimo
  • Tamarra Wong, Manager Business and Election Services, City of Vancouver
  • Tabatha Young, Corporate Officer, City of Dawson Creek


 FOI / Records Management Committee Members: 

  • Robyn Biggar, Records and FOIPPA Coordinator, City of Port Coquitlam
  • Jennifer Borland, Records Management and Privacy Coordinator, City of North Vancouver
  • Cobi Falconer, Director Access to Information & Privacy, City of Vancouver
  • Chetandeep Kaur, Deputy Corporate Officer, District of Squamish
  • Rebecca Narinesingh, Corporate Records Coordinator, City of West Kelowna
  • Stephanie Nicols, Privacy Officer, City of Kamloops
  • Kim Paterson, Records Coordinator – FOI Clerk, City of Vernon
  • Adriana Proton, Manager of Legislative Services, City of Courtenay
  • Shiree Worden, Records and Information Management Coordinator, Regional District of Central Kootenay

 

Foundations of Local Government Learning Series Advisory Committee: 

  • Murray Daly, CAO, Village of Clinton
  • Will George, Director of Community Services, City of Prince George
  • Jarret Matanowitsch, Director of Planning & Building Services, District of Central Saanich
  • Erin Stockill, Emergency Program Officer, District of Saanich
  • Janelle Taylor, Policy Analyst, City of Kelowna
  • Roger Weetman, Manager of Recreation, Resort Municipality of Whistler


Human Resources Advisory Committee:

  • Vicki Gannon, Director of Human Resources, District of Oak Bay
  • Ellen Jackson, Senior Manager of Human Resources, Comox Valley Regional District
  • Christie Klein, Employee Engagement Coordinator, Regional District of Nanaimo
  • Gerry Parker, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Sunshine Coast Regional District
  • Lindsay Roberts, Director of Corporate & Community Services, District of Sechelt
  • Laura Westwick, Human Resources Advisor, Municipality of North Cowichan


Human Resources Volunteer Coaches: 

  • Angela Christensen, Manager, Labour and Employee Relations, City of Coquitlam
  • Nikki Caulfield, General Manager Corporate Services, City of Coquitlam
  • Nadine Dillabaugh, Manager, Human Resources and Strategies, Capital Regional District
  • Gerry Parker, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Sunshine Coast Regional District
  • Denise Wood, Human Resource Advisor, Resort Municipality of Whistler

 

Local Government Internship Program Advisory Committee: 

  • Michael Boronowski, CAO, City of Fernie
  • Jerritt Cloney, Planner, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
  • Maureen Connelly, General Manager, Legislative & Corporate Services, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
  • Michael Dewar, CAO, Town of Smithers
  • Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor, Municipal Affairs
  • Marsha Neufeld, Executive Assistant/Human Resources, Town of Creston
  • Todd Pugh, Executive Director, CivicInfo
  • Walsham Tenshak, Director of Economic Development & Communications, District of Kitimat

"It's given me a chance to give back to my profession."

By volunteering with the LGMA, you aren't just giving back to your profession, you're getting a chance to sharpen your skills, learn from colleagues, and build a network of support. 

If you have questions about volunteering with the LGMA, please contact us at office@lgma.ca.
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