Board Members 2026-2027
Corilee Watters
President
Corilee is a Registered Dietitian with a lifelong career in health care management. Her career has given her the opportunity to work across healthcare sectors including education, research, and public advocacy. NutritionLink Services Society brings together many of the things Corilee cares about. Through the Society, she hopes to support food literacy projects that give priority populations in British Columbia opportunities to build nutrition knowledge, develop practical food skills, and to improve the health of both individuals and communities.
Adelia Jacobs
Secretary
Adelia is a Registered Dietitian with experience spanning clinical practice, private practice, health policy, and nutrition research. She is passionate about supporting individuals and families in making informed choices about their health, and believes that building food literacy in communities is one of the most powerful ways to create sustainable, meaningful change.
Harik Nijjar, CPA, CA, BASc (Honors)
Treasurer
Finance and accounting leader with 20+ years of experience across healthcare, construction, and technology sectors. Known for driving growth, empowering teams, and leading large-scale system transformations. Passionate about balanced living and fostering community well-being.
Carina Chiu
Director
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.
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 Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, who has had the privilege of working with people and families around food, nutrition, health, and wellbeing for more than 30 years. She continues to work alongside Indigenous communities building relationships for more than a decade. Food is connected to our families, our culture, our routines, our health, our emotions, and the circumstances of our everyday lives. One area that has become especially meaningful is supporting parents and families during pregnancy and the early years of a child's life. Swati works with VCH Healthiest Babies Possible Program, providing prenatal and postnatal nutrition and lactation support. She continues to be inspired by the people and families she has the opportunity to support.
Ali Spillette
Director
Ali is the Corporate Human Resources Manager for Broadstreet Properties. 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.