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 Send an email
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THOMPSON/OKANAGAN
Jordan Petrovics Tel: 250-344-0665 Send an email
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BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO REGIONAL LIAISONS
Neal Aven
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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 2026 Parks Professional Pathways Planning Committee includes:
- Amy Gore, Regional District of Nanaimo
- David Sadler, City of Surrey
- Derek Priestley, City of North Vancouver
- Egan Davis, City of Richmond
- Erin Gorby, Metro Vancouver Regional District
- Lauren Kufske, University of British Columbia
- Russ Lyons and Charissa Steel, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Tiffany Bently, District of West Vancouver
- Tovery Diener, Township of Langley
BCRPA's Symposium 2026 Program Committee includes:
- Allison Muniak, Health Quality BC
- Amanda Tesluck, City of Mission
- Gurmanpreet Kaur, City of Whitehorse
- Heidi De Wildt, City of Prince Rupert
- Jordan Campbell, City of Surrey
- Kimiko Hirakida, Lifesaving Society - BC & Yukon
- Kristi Douglas, City of Vancouver
- Kurtis Dinsmore, North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission
- Lisa O'Daly, City of Penticton
- Rita Koutsodimos, BC Alliance for Healthy Living Society
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®'25 Planning Committee includes:
- Brendon Carrigan, Douglas College
- Dwayne Roberts, ISPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council)
- Elena Verescu, North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission
- Kat Fournier, Township of Langley
- Krista Popowych, University of British Columbia
- Rhonda Jackson, City of Burnaby
- Ryan Weber, City of New Westminster
The 2025 Ripple Effects Conference Planning Committee includes:
- Charity Nelson, City of Fort. St. John
- Jeff Vastenhout, City of Abbotsford
- Julian Kotylak, City of Burnaby
- Karen Zaidan, City of Whitehorse, Yukon Territories
- Kimiko Hirakida, Lifesaving Society
- Lauralee March, Township of Langley
- Sean Healy, Independent
- Yue-Ching Cheng, Langara College
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