Member Involvement
Committees and Advisory Boards
Members provide invaluable insight and direction for the Association, participate on numerous committees and advisory boards throughout the year, and play an active role in the production of BCRPA conferences, as well as the planning and delivery of courses, workshops, etc. The following is a sample of member working groups.
Conversation Corner
We also provide a way that members can get involved with each other, through the sharing of information, best practices, and general conversations on the issues and topics that are affecting their work and their communities.
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Conversation Corner - a place where recreation and parks professionals across BC share information and resources and engage in conversations about issues, challenges, and successes. Join the conversation! |
Committees and Advisory Boards
BCRPA Regional Liaisons
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VANCOUVER ISLAND/COAST
Susie Saunders
Tel: 250-703-4857
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THOMPSON/OKANAGAN
Jordan Petrovics
Tel: 250-344-0665
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BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO REGIONAL LIAISONS
Steve Kellock
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Organizing Committees/Working Groups
Fitness Advisory Committee members provide recommendations, professional advice, information and support to BCRPA on matters relating to the development, promotion and advocacy efforts of our Fitness Registration Program and the national fitness standard in BC
Fitness Advisory Committee Members include:
- Brenda Adams, BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL) (Vancouver Island/Coast)
- Brian Justin, Kinesiology Instructor, University of the Fraser Valley (Fraser Valley)
- Crystal Symington, BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders (SFL) (Vancouver Island/Coast)
- Jaimee Stokes, BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL) (Fraser Valley)
- Kelly McCann, BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders (SFL) (Sea to Sky)
- Kristy Keus, BCRPA Registered Fitness Leader (Thompson/Okanagan)
- Leah Erickson, BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders (SFL) (Sea to Sky)
- Shannon Whieldon, BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL) (Fraser Valley)
- Vanessa Der, BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL) (Fraser Valley & Sea to Sky)
The 2025 Parks Professional Pathways Program Committee includes:
- Brian Forrester, City of Coquitlam
- Egan Davis, City of Richmond
- Erika Mashig, City of New Westminster
- Jacqueline Lowe, Township of Langley
- Judiete Bosman, District of Tofino
- Neal Aven, City of Surrey
- Tiffany Bently, District of West Vancouver
- Zahra Chan-Khan, University of British Columbia
BCRPA's Symposium 2025 Program Committee includes:
- Allison Muniak, Health Quality BC
- Heather Beatty, viaSport BC
- Jasmin Ma, University of British Columbia
- Jennifer Folkersen, Langara College
- Jodi Mucha, BC Healthy Communities Society
- Kimiko Hirakida, Lifesaving Society - BC & Yukon
- Lisa O'Daly, City of Penticton
- Rachael Ince, Capital Regional District
- Sage Kruger, Trails BC
- Stephanie Nicoll-Russell, Resort Municipality of Whistler
- Traci Addison, City of Burnaby
BCRPA's 2025 Aging Forward Planning Committee includes:
- Yue-Ching Cheng, Langara
- Jasmyne Rockwell, Langara
- Heather MacLeod Williams, Active Aging Society
- Joanie Sims-Gould, Active Aging Society
- Harveen Basra, Active Aging Research Team
- Hanson Lee, Active Aging Research Team
- Lesley Joyce, City of Coquitlam
The BCFit®'24 Planning Committee includes:
- Chad Benson, City of White Rock
- Elena Verescu, North Vancouver Community Centre
- Jay Deo, District of Squamish
- Kat Fournier, Township of Langley
- Kim Darcey, SKY Personal Training & Fitness
- Lauralee March, Township of Langley
- Rhonda Jackson, City of Burnaby
- Sue McCulloch, City of Surrey
- Vanessa Der, City of Surrey
The 2023 Ripple Effects Conference Planning Committee includes:
- Charity Nelson, City of Fort St. John
- Debi Jones, City of Richmond
- Kimiko Hirakida, Lifesaving Society
- Lauralee March, Township of Langley
- Michelle Wilcox, District of Squamish
- Sean Healy, City of Maple Ridge
- Stephane Delisle, University of British Columbia
- Teriney McGuire, City of Fort St. John
The 2024 Empower YOUth! Conference Planning Committee includes:
- Gabe Dennis, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
- Jennifer Folkersen, Langara College
- Kristine Lewis, City of Burnaby
- Omar Rajan, City of Richmond
- Paolo Zenone, City of New Westminster
- Sally Chan, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
- Shannon Brundrett, Port Coquitlam