2024 - 2025
Board of Directors
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Carina Chiu, President
Carina is a commercial litigation lawyer practicing in the Vancouver office of McMillan LLP. She is enthusiastic about working with the Board to support nutrition education and skills for vulnerable residents of British Columbia within a broader holistic framework of health. Serena Virani, Secretary Serena is the co-founder of RANI Lounge, a sleepwear brand dedicated to promoting the importance of intentional rest as the foundation of well-being. She is passionate about promoting balanced living and supporting the Society's mission of enhancing food security. Simar Grewal – Treasurer Bio to follow Linden Beauchamp, Director Linden Beauchamp is a Business Manager working with A&W franchises in BC. Linden is passionate about providing resources to build a culture of food skills and nutritional understanding in local communities in British Columbia. Novella Lui, Director Novella Lui is a Registered Dietitian who has worked in various nutrition settings. Novella is passionate about health promotion and improving food literacy and food security in British Columbia. Through her Board involvement, she also hopes to address cultural diversity and the complex issues related to health equity. Erin MacMillan, Director Erin is a Community Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health. She is passionate about the sharing of food knowledge and skills and is excited to contribute to the Society's mission. Swati Scott, Director Swati Scott is a Public Health Dietitian with Vancouver Island Health Authority. She has worked in most areas of nutrition both in the health authority as well as a private practice consultant. Ali Spillette, Director Ali is VP, People and Culture for The Wilson's Group of Companies located in Victoria, BC. She strongly believes in the power of a healthy lifestyle, specifically the importance of nutrition and physical activity. Nicole Urban, Director Nicole is a lawyer for a provincially mandated organization. Throughout her life, she has been passionate about maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. She believes food skills and nutritional understanding are essential components of long-term health and well-being. Together with this passion, Nicole hopes to leverage her professional experience and MBA to support the mission and impact of NutritionLink. Jen Veasey, Director Jennifer Veasey is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) and serves as the Food Services Manager at Surrey Urban Mission. In this role, she oversees the delivery of nutritious meals across multiple shelter kitchen sites and coordinates the community meal program, ensuring individuals experiencing homelessness have consistent access to healthy food. Driven by a deep passion for the healing power of nutrition, Jennifer is committed to empowering individuals to rebuild their strength and pursue their goals through proper nourishment. Her work is rooted in the fight against food insecurity and the belief that access to nutritious food is a fundamental right for all. Tricia Wu, Director Tricia is a discretionary Portfolio Manager with Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel, primarily working with individuals, families, business owners, and not-for-profits to meet their investment goals. She is keen to help improve BC residents' overall well-being through the promotion of nutrition literacy and healthy eating. |
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2023 - 2024 Board of Directors
Carina Chiu, President Anne Todd, Past President Sammi Han, Secretary Simar Grewal, Treasurer Wyatt Dunlop, Director Amelia Gallant, Director 2022 - 2023 Board of Directors
Anne Todd, President Erin MacMillan, Secretary Ben Stewart, Treasurer Farida Butt, Director Carina Chiu, Director 2021 - 2022 Board of Directors
Anne Todd, President Erin MacMillan, Secretary Ben Stewart, Treasurer Farida Butt, Director Carina Chiu, Director Amelia Gallant, Director 2020 - 2021 Board of Directors
Anne Todd, President Erin MacMillan, Secretary Dinesh Nijjar, Treasurer Carina Chiu, Director Kaiser Esquillo, Director Amelia Gallant, Director 2019 - 2020 Board of Directors
Anne Todd, President Erin MacMillan, Secretary Jennice Lim, Treasurer Barbara Crocker, Director Kaitlin Berris, Director 2018 - 2019 Board of Directors
Anne Todd, President Emily Kupp-Roukema, Secretary Simar Grewal, Treasurer Kaitlin Berris, Director Barbara Crocker, Director Susan LeGresley, Director |
Novella Lui, Director Erin MacMillan, Director Whitney Okeke, Director Swati Scott, Director Lillian Yin, Director Amelia Gallant, Director Novella Lui, Director Muninder (Bobby) Nijjar, Director Swati Scott, Director Novella Lui Muninder (Bobby) Nijjar, Director Swati Scott, Director Lillian Yin, Director Chau Chin Yo, Director Jenny Lau, Director Swati Scott, Director Judy Sheeshka, Director Chau Chin Yo, Director Jenny Lau, Director David Sandoe, Director Swati Scott, Director Judy Sheeshka, Director
Ryan Laity, Director Erin MacMillan, Director David Sandoe, Director Swati Scott, Director Mia Taghizadeh, Director |
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2017 - 2018 Board of Directors
Anne Todd, President Emily Kupp-Roukema, Secretary Simar Grewal, Treasurer Barbara Crocker, Director David Sandoe, Director Mia Taghizadeh, Director Susan LeGresley, Director Swati Scott, Director |
2016 - 2017 Board of Directors
Barbara Crocker, President Emily Kupp-Roukema, Secretary Bob Witzel, Treasurer Anne Todd, Director David Sandoe, Director Mia Taghizadeh, Director Susan LeGresley, Director Swati Scott, Director |
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2015 - 2016 Board of Directors
Barbara Crocker, President Robert Witzel, Treasurer Joyce Wong, Secretary Rani Wangsawidjaya, Secretary Anne Todd, Director Camilla Boisvert, Director Mia Taghizadeh, Director Susan LeGresley, Director Swati Scott, Director |
2014 – 2015 Board of Directors
Barbara Crocker, President Robert Witzel, Treasurer Rani Wangsawidjaya, Secretary Camilla Boisvert, Director Jennifer Nguyen, Director Mia Taghizadeh, Director Rebecca Morse, Director Swati Scott, Director |
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2013 – 2014 Board of Directors
Barbara Crocker, President Rebecca Morse, Past President Rani Wangsawidjaya, Secretary Robert Witzel, Treasurer Camilla Boisvert, Director Swati Scott, Director |
2012 – 2013 Board of Directors
Rebecca Morse, President Christina Peressini, Secretary Robert Witzel, Treasurer Camilla Boisvert, Director Swati Scott, Director |
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2012 - 2013 Advisory Council Members
Ann Marie Rideout, Member, Advisory Council Member Rani Wangsawidjaya, Member, Advisory Council Member |
2011 – 2012 Board of Directors
Rebecca Morse, President Christina Peressini, Secretary Robert Witzel, Treasurer Camilla Boisvert, Director Hugette Cloutier, Director Swati Scott, Director |
