Leadership
Communitas Supportive Care Society relies on dedicated, talented and caring board and staff members to give direction to our work. Our board members volunteer their energy and expertise to help us plan ahead and connect with our community.
Board of Directors
Kathy Doerksen, Board Chair
Team Leader with the BC Association of Community Response Networks
Abundant life means integrating family, friends, faith, fun and work to create a life that is rich and joyful.
John Wiebe, Vice-Chair
Lawyer
Abundant life means living in the grace and love of God, committed to His purpose, surrounded by family, friends, and community.
Jacquie Lepp, Secretary/Treasurer
CPA Accountant
Abundant life means a full life, which to me means balance–physical, emotional, spiritual and social. Our journeys’ are as unique as each one of us, yet there is a common goal–to live an abundant life that gives each one of us meaning and purpose.
Gary Falk, Past Board Chair
Director of Risk Management for BC Ministry of Agriculture in Kelowna
Abundant life is life with meaning – contributing to make the world a better place by treating all people with the dignity they deserve.
Clare Neufeld
Volunteer at Oceanside Emergency Social Services, former pilot, trucker, carpenter, board member and pastor
Abundant life means being free to live in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and self-control.
Alan Cavin
Retired; Tutor at Literacy Nanaimo and spokesperson for Chalice Canada.
Abundant life is the joy and peace that Jesus Christ brings into our lives as his friends and children of the Father.
Joyce Verwoerd
Registered Nurse
Abundant life is loving God, myself and others with the gifts and abilities God has given us.
Celestina Fazal
Rental Properties Accountant at MCC Legacy
Abundant life means carrying the love of God in our hearts, sharing it with others, and watch it multiply and grow.
Peter Tyne
Retired technical manager and product improvement manager in the forest products industry
Abundant life means having the freedom to choose what I do every day.
Leadership Team
Karyn Santiago
Chief Executive Officer
Abundant life means having opportunities to dream together, love one another, enjoy life and give back along the way.
Jacqui Toews
Chief Program Officer
Abundant life is, living in and sharing God’s abundance. Feeling valued, heard and able to contribute.
Kelly Beaulieu
Chief Financial Officer
Abundant life means serving, listening and being listened to, and knowing where to find help when you need it.
Matt Dirks
Chief Innovation Officer
Abundant life means…knowing you are worthy of love, experiencing hope and trust with the people important to you, and discovering joy in finding and living out your purpose.
Membership
Our members serve as advocates and ambassadors for Communitas. Members receive periodic newsletters and updates, and participate in our Annual General Meeting, helping give shape to what we do. By being connected, members affirm the value of our work and associate themselves with our mission to create places of belonging, growth and contribution in our communities.
To learn more about become a member, email members@communitascare.com or call 604.850.6608.