Our Team

As a former teacher and small business owner, I came to the BASES Board with a passion for supporting vulnerable children. I am fortunate to live in a community where many cultures come together to live and grow. My children are now raising their children in this part of Canada that has become home to refugees and so many immigrants. 

I am a retired Burnaby teacher and a long-time resident of the city. I feel very fortunate to serve on the BASES Board and to continue my relationship with the community. BASES' commitment to supporting youth and children reach their full academic, personal and physical potential resonates strongly with me. The children and youth attending Burnaby Public schools enrich their neighbourhoods and our larger community. However, some children and youth may need additional funding support to ensure that they have equal access to out-of-school programming.

As a retired CPA, I welcome the opportunity to use my accounting skills to give back to the community. From growing up in a small town where community was important to being a Rotarian for over 30 years, service is an integral part of my life. I especially enjoy working with youth through Interact, Rotaract and the Boots for Kids program. As a Burnaby resident, I am also environmentally active with Eagle Creek Streamkeepers and the Burnaby Lake Park Society. BASES is a perfect fit for me by combining my skills and interests in providing opportunities for youth through raising funds in an environmentally responsible way.

A Burnaby resident since 1988, I have long been committed to service in my community. I've volunteered in many capacities at my children's elementary and high schools, and I've been active in various charitable activities at my Church, including a 20 year stint as treasurer. Recently retired from paid employment, I bring a background in banking, payroll, and HR to the Board. I feel privileged to serve on the Board and am fully committed to the mission of BASES, as well-supported children and youth result in a better society for all. In my spare time I can be found reading, walking, singing, and camping off the beaten path. 

After 33 years as a Classroom Teacher, District Consultant, Head Teacher and Elementary School Principal in Burnaby, I retired and was eager to join BASES as a way to give back to the community that I worked in for so long. The income generated at the store provides financial support for programs that benefit children and youth in Burnaby and New Westminster. I feel fortunate to be part of this organization and I look forward to contributing in any way I can. 

After retiring from business, I found myself looking for new challenges and a way to give back. When I came upon BASES, I knew I'd found a tremendous opportunity to help make a difference in the community. The BASES business model resonated with so many things that are important to me. Creating space for the community to recycle good used clothing and household items by donating them to the store, reduces waste. Selling items at low prices creates affordability for low-income households. The store, run by a small core of paid staff and many dedicated volunteers, creates unique opportunities. For many of our student volunteers and those new to Canada it's an opportunity to gain experience and develop new marketable skills. For our more experienced volunteers it's an outlet to build new and lasting friendships. Lastly, the giving. All proceeds are given to support after school and out of school student programs in a number of local public schools. BASES, its volunteers and such terrific resuls truly inspire me. I feel I'm most fortunate to be a part of this local success story. 

As a daughter of immigrant parents, I know firsthand how the lack of finances can limit the extra curricular experiences of a child. As a parent, I became deeply involved in my children's school PAC and worked with our parent team to fundraise for projects and programs so that no child in our school would be denied any opportunity to participate. Unfortunately, not all schools have the same ability to fundraise successfully. BASES strives to be that organization that works to level the playing field for all children in our community. Working to create access to quality afterschool programming for all children in our community is our goal.