Joanne is the Board Chair and serves on the Governance and Executive Committees.

Joanne has lived in West Vancouver over 20 years. She has led the Childcare Working Group, served as a member of the Library Board, and works on neighbourhood committees for the Horseshoe Bay Park Revitalization and the Local Area Plan initiatives.

She has nearly 30 years of business experience, with a broad knowledge and understanding of government, governance, Indigenous Relations, policy and environmental issues

Peter is the Past Chair and serves on the Governance and Executive Committees.

Peter has been an Investment Advisor since 1996 and currently works at Ventum Financial. He creates custom investment solutions to ensure financial goals are achieved on a journey filled with happiness and comfort.

Peter is born and raised in Vancouver and moved to West Vancouver in 2002. He enjoys life in Dundarave with his family and his sons attend WVSS and Irwin Park Elementary. Peter is fan of all sports with a belief that physical activity is a key ingredient to good health. He coaches soccer with the West Van Football Club while also playing hockey, tennis, hiking, SUP, skiing, and can be often spotted running slowly on the seawall.

Vitalina is the Board Treasurer and serves on the Finance and Executive Committees.

Vitalina is a Chartered Professional Accountant with multi-national experience in consulting, mining and real estate.

Vitalina speaks four languages and has visited over 50 countries but believes West Vancouver is the best place to call home! She lives in Eagle Harbour with her husband and two boys who can normally be found at the beach, park or participating in various programs with the community centres.

Sandy is the Board Secretary and serves on the Governance and Executive Committees.

He is a certified Chartered Accountant, and Chief Financial Officer of Conair Group Inc. He has a varied and long career in construction management, retail management, resort and leisure, technology and manufacturing. After emigrating with his young family to Canada in 1999, Sandy spent 5 years in Whistler before moving to West Vancouver in 2004.

As his family grew up in West Vancouver, Sandy was active in youth sports coaching including track, soccer and rugby at school and club level. He continues to enjoy the Community Centre’s many offerings, and is an avid triathlete, skier and tennis player.

Kathy is a new Board Director and sits on the Resource Development and Communications Committee.

Kathy is the Founder of Cinga Leadership and the creator of For Leaders, By Leaders©.

She has more than 25 years of experience as an executive facilitator and culture strategist, with a track record of strengthening leadership and aligning business strategy with organizational culture.

Kathy has worked globally across North America, Europe, and South America with leading organizations including Teekay, lululemon, Methanex, Ausenco, and Canfor.

Kathy is also a cancer advocate with a focus on health and well-being, bringing resilience and empathy to her work and community.

Born in South Africa, Kathy now lives in North Vancouver with her family. She enjoys running, travel, and time outdoors, and can often be found on local trails or by the ocean.

Sarah is a new Board Director and serves on the Resource Development and Communications Committee.

Sarah grew up in West Vancouver and was fortunate to attend Ridgeview, Hillside, Rockridge and West Van Secondary School due to construction back in the 90’s! Growing up with such a rich sports community on the North Shore enabled Sarah to go on to compete at the Provincial and University level in field hockey and allowed her to give back as a long-time coach and board member of West Vancouver Field Hockey Club.

Sarah brings a deep understanding of how philanthropic investment transforms athletic and recreation programs and builds lasting community legacies. With over 17 years of experience in fundraising and alumni engagement for UBC Athletics, Sarah works at the intersection of passion and purpose, connecting donors with the capital projects and varsity programs that need their support to thrive. Sarah’s passionate about helping donors see how their contributions create tangible impact, whether it’s building state-of-the-art facilities, supporting student-athletes, or ensuring grassroots sport programs can flourish for generations to come.

A North Shore resident and busy mom of two, Sarah lives her values beyond the office through volunteering with Girl Guides, supporting trail running races, and grinding out ultra-marathons on the trails she calls home. For her, sport isn’t just recreation; it’s community, connection, and the foundation for lifelong wellbeing.

Helene is a Board Director and serves on the Community Engagement & Outreach Committee.

Originally from the small town of Quesnel BC Helene moved to Vancouver after graduating from the University of Saskatchewan in Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She started a vet practice downtown Vancouver in 2016 and moved to West Vancouver in 2020. The North Shore appeals to her love of close knit community and nature.  She loves the skiing, hiking, and biking here as well as the community centre for those who like to be active and social indoors too. Her and her partner are looking forward to deepening their connection to the community and other families here and contributing in a positive way. 

Janet is a Board Director and serves on the Community Engagement and Outreach Committee.  She is also involved in the development and delivery of the Forum for Dialogue and Learning that is hosted by Enhance West Van.

Janet was born and raised in West Vancouver and has also raised her two boys in the West Vancouver community. Janet has a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges facing the community.

Janet has a Master of Education degree from San Diego State and many years of experience in both public and private education sectors. Janet has worked for thirty years in West and North Vancouver School Districts mainly as a curriculum coordinator and a Vice Principal. Janet also consults internationally with the International Baccalaureate Organization evaluating schools and training teachers.

In her free time Janet enjoys a variety of sports including skiing, hiking the North Shore with her two dogs and spending time with her family skiing Whistler.

Terry is a Board Director and the Chair of the Resource Development and Communications Committee. 

Born in Vancouver, Terry is a life-long North Shore resident, and has lived with his wife and two children in West Vancouver for 20 years where they continue to enjoy all the amazing experiences that the mountains, beaches, woodlands, and recreational facilities have to offer.

Terry studied at UBC and Dalhousie University and is a lawyer practicing in the areas of employment, labour, and human rights; he runs a consulting firm with his wife that specializes in Respectful Workplace education, executive coaching, and workplace investigations.

Terry is thankful for the opportunity to serve and give back to the community through Enhance West Van.

Leila is a Board Director and serves on the Resource Development & Communications Committee.

Leila is caring, passionate and a connector who is fully invested in community engagement promoting diversity, inclusion & equality.

Currently she is a Sr. Relationship Manager of Commercial Banking with RBC Royal Bank, managing a diversified portfolio of mature Commercial business, providing tailored financial advice to sophisticated and complex business structures.

She has built a strong reputation as a huge advocate for community and a strong believer that Together Everyone Achieves More! She believes everyone should bring their expertise, knowledge and skills in helping communities to prosper.

Leila & her husband are long term W. Vancouver residents, blessed with two children born and raised in N.Shore

As a fractional CFO, David enjoys working with emerging technology and life sciences companies, supporting their efforts to develop life-changing innovations and therapies. David was previously the CFO and then CEO of CounterPath, a Nasdaq-listed public software company. As CFO of Chemokine Therapeutics, he led the company’s initial public offering and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange. David was previously CFO of Neuro Discovery Inc., a fund company focused on biotechnology investing. As VP Investment Banking for BMO Capital Markets, David raised capital and managed IPOs for the life sciences sector. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Originally from Ontario, David and his family have lived in West Vancouver for over 25 years, most of that time in the West Bay area. He is an active squash player, boater and fly fisherman. He regularly enjoys swimming at the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre and working out in the weight and training room.

Ron is a Board Director and sits on the Community Engagement and Outreach Committee.   He has also been involved in the development and delivery of the Forum for Dialogue and Learning that is hosted by Enhance West Van.

He has practiced law in the field of civil litigation for three decades, and is the founder and managing partner of Ambleside Law, a West Vancouver law firm.

Ron was born and raised in West Vancouver, attending West Bay and Hillside Secondary Schools. Although he lost his way and left West Vancouver for a number of years, he returned in 2010. 

Outside of work, Ron enjoys coaching his daughter’s soccer team, hiking the local trails, and sailing.

Reza is a Board Director and serves on the Resource Development and Communications Committee.

Reza Nazarinia is the CEO and Founder of the Sales Lab by NBV Inc., a Director and Executive Committee member with the Intellectual Disabilities Society of North and West Vancouver and is the Vice President and a Board Member with the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society.

A seasoned and respected business professional, he has a solid track record of driving growth and increasing market share across diverse industries, along with a distinguished 23-year career strategizing and leading sales and marketing operations for fortune 500 organizations.

He is a hands-on leader with expertise unifying people for a common goal and vision. Reza is always looking to support others and help in any way that he can.

Reza grew up on the North Shore and currently lives in West Vancouver with his wife and three children. He has his undergraduate and graduate degree in business from Simon Fraser University.

Chuck is a Board Director of Enhance West Van and serves on the Governance Committee.

Chuck is a lawyer and partner with Ratcliff LLP in North Vancouver. He started his legal career in the development industry and transitioned to practicing real estate, business and estate planning law in 1992. 

Chuck and his family have been residents of West Vancouver since 1996 and he has been active as a director and hockey coach with the West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association since 2012.

Sandy is a Board Director and serves on the Resource Development and Communications Committee.

Sandy is a Chartered Professional Accountant, and graduated from Laurentian University. She recently joined Neptune Terminals as the Capital Controller for the North Vancouver operations.

Aligned with her leadership abilities within various groups, Sandy aims to engage and develop team members for future growth and career advancement.

In addition, Sandy is a dedicated and passionate advocate for sustainability, environment and social causes that impact her community directly.

Isabella is a Board Director and serves on the Finance Committee.

She is an experienced engineer, and the chief strategy officer at Implant Genius, a company that leverages AI technology to improve dental implants.

As an avid private pilot, Isabella pursued a successful career in aerospace engineering. She worked with industry giants like McDonald Dettwiler and Urthecast and is proud to have worked on the earth observation project for the international space station.

Isabella has served as CEO and COO with exciting start-ups that make the world a better place. She is a member of Engineers without Borders helping those affected by natural disasters. She has raised funds to provide clean water in rural areas in the Middle East and volunteered with the homeless in Vancouver.

Isabella has an MBA from Cornell and Queens University, an MSc in Aerospace Engineering, an MSc in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.

Yang is a Board Director and serves on the Resource Development and Communications Committee.

Yang Wang specializes in real estate finance, development, and asset management across British Columbia and Ontario. He holds a Master’s in Business Management from UBC  and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from the University of Southern California.

Yang currently serves as Chair of Impact North Shore (formerly the North Shore Multicultural Society), Treasurer of the British Columbia Association of Police Boards, and a Board Director for the West Vancouver Police Board and Vancouver Opera. He is also the longtime organizer of West Vancouver’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Previously, he served as a Board Director for the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation and the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and held various roles with the West Vancouver Foundation.

Yang has received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, the District of West Vancouver’s Community Award, and the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneur Award. In his free time, he is an active USPA polo player and has been named Grand Champion of the Masters Cup West Coast Classic.

Scott has been a Civil Mediator for the last 24 years, involved in several thousands of mediation over this time.

He is a third generation West Vancouverite, being born and raised in West Vancouver, attending both Chartwell Elementary and Sentinel High School. His grandparents  settled in West Vancouver before the opening of the Lions Gate Bridge, with his mother attending Pauline Johnson and West Vancouver High. His children also attending and graduating from West Vancouver schools.

Scott is an avid golfer when not mediating and enjoys travel whenever the opportunity rises. Scott is currently serving his first term as a Councillor for the District of West Vancouver.

Peter is the Incoming Chair and sits on the Finance Committee for Enhance West Van.

Peter has been an Investment Advisor since 1996 and currently works at Echelon Wealth Partners. He creates custom investment solutions to ensure financial goals are achieved on a journey filled with happiness and comfort.

Peter is born and raised in Vancouver, and moved to West Vancouver in 2002. He enjoys life in Dundarave with his family with his sons attending WVSS and Irwin Park Elementary. Peter is fan of all sports with a belief that physical activity is a key ingredient to good health. He coaches soccer with the West Van Football Club while also playing hockey, tennis, hiking, SUP, skiing, and can be often spotted running slowly on the seawall.

Vitalina is a Board Director of Enhance West Van and Treasurer for the West Vancouver Child Development Centre. 

Vitalina is a Chartered Professional Accountant with multi-national experience in consulting, mining and real estate.

Vitalina speaks four languages and has visited over 50 countries but believes West Vancouver is the best place to call home! She lives in Eagle Harbour with her husband and two boys who can normally be found at the beach, park or participating in various programs with the community centres.

Sandy is a Board Director of Enhance West Van.  He is a certified Chartered Accountant, and Chief Financial Officer of Conair Group Inc. He has a varied and long career in construction  management, retail management, resort and leisure, technology and manufacturing.

After emigrating with his young family to Canada in 1999, Sandy spent 5 years in Whistler before moving to West Vancouver in 2004.

As his family grew up in West Vancouver, Sandy was active in youth sports coaching including track, soccer and rugby at school and club level. He continues to enjoy the Community Centre’s many offerings, and is an avid triathlete, skier and tennis player.

Mary Jo is a Vice-President of Enhance West Van and chairs the Community Engagement and Outreach Committee.

Mary Jo was a commercial real estate lawyer in the Vancouver office of a national law firm for 21 years. She has volunteered locally on the Boards of the West Vancouver Memorial Library and its Foundation, and chaired the West Vancouver Sports Field Forum Working Group.

Mary Jo has resided in West Vancouver with her husband and three children for three decades.

Terri is a Board Director of Enhance West Van and sits on the Community Engagement and Outreach Committee. She is also the chair of our biggest annual fundraiser – Pumpkinfest.

Terri is an Associate Teacher at Mulgrave School in West Vancouver. She served as PAC chair at West Bay School, and as a member of the West Vancouver DPAC.

She has been involved with West Vancouver Minor Hockey and the West Vancouver Soccer Club. When she isn’t volunteering or working you can find her running or hiking on the North Shore.

Bruce is an incoming board member and Director on the Finance Committee for Enhance West Van.

Bruce has built a career in the financial services industry for over 25 years and is the Principal of Bezemer & Campbell Financial Group. Raised in Alberta, and a graduate of the University of Alberta, Bruce and his wife Kim moved to Vancouver in 1993 and have lived in West Vancouver since 1998. In his spare time, he enjoys a variety of sports including tennis, running, and skiing. He and his family have all appreciated and benefited from the community centres and various sporting associations available in West Vancouver.

Terry is an incoming Board member and a Director on the Governance Committee.

Born in Vancouver, Terry is a life-long North Shore resident, and has lived with his wife and two children in West Vancouver for 20 years where they continue to enjoy all the amazing experiences that the mountains, beaches, woodlands, and recreational facilities have to offer.

Terry studied at UBC and Dalhousie University, and is a lawyer practicing in the areas of employment, labour, and human rights; he runs a consulting firm with his wife that specializes in Respectful Workplace education, executive coaching, and workplace investigations.

Terry is thankful for the opportunity to serve and give back to the community through Enhance West Van.

Joanne is Board Director of Enhance West Van and a member of the Community Engagement & Outreach Committee. She has been involved in the development and delivery of the Forum for Dialogue and Learning that is hosted by Enhance West Van.

Joanne has lived in West Vancouver over 20 years. She has led the Child Care Working Group, served as a member of the Library Board, and works on neighbourhood committees for the Horseshoe Bay Park Revitalization and the Local Area Plan initiatives.

She has nearly 30 years of business experience, with a broad knowledge and understanding of government, governance, Indigenous Relations, policy and environmental issues.

Ron is a Board Director of Enhance West Van. He has practiced law in the field of civil litigation for three decades, and is a co-founder of Sager Nairne, a West Vancouver law firm.

Ron was born and raised in West Vancouver, attending West Bay and Hillside Secondary Schools. Although he lost his way and left West Vancouver for a number of years, he returned in 2010. 

Outside of work, Ron enjoys coaching his daughter’s soccer team, hiking the local trails, and sailing.

Chuck is a Board Director of Enhance West Van, and serves on the Governance Committee.

Chuck is a lawyer and partner with Ratcliff LLP in North Vancouver. He started his legal career in the development industry and transitioned to practicing real estate, business and estate planning law in 1992. 

Chuck and his family have been residents of West Vancouver since 1996 and he has been active as a director and hockey coach with the West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association since 2012.

Jatinder is a Board Director of Enhance West Van, and sits on the Development and Communications Committee.

He was employed for 21 years with BBC News on TV, radio and online and has worked around the globe on features, investigations and breaking news. 

Jatinder moved to West Vancouver with his physician wife and three elementary-aged kids from London, England in 2018.  His UK volunteer roles included Beaver Scout Leader, and sitting on the public oversight committee for London’s Pentonville prison.

Here in Canada he advocated for and launched Parkrun in Ambleside – a free weekly event that encourages residents of all ages to exercise outdoors, and make new social connections. He raises puppy trainees for BC Guide Dogs, and was appointed in 2020 to the Board of Trustees for West Vancouver Memorial Library.

In his spare time Jatinder, drags his family outdoors to enjoy North Shore’s amenities for biking, skiing and kayaking.

Teresa is a seasoned investment professional and entrepreneur with expertise in investment management and business development. She has held significant positions at HFT Investment Management and Everbright Securities in China, as well as Barclays Wealth and Lehman Brothers in the United States. Teresa is also the founder of Moicco International and its clean skincare brand, BareBearBerry, based in Vancouver.

Teresa holds an M.S. in Financial Mathematics from Stanford University and a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Mount Holyoke College. She is a CFA charter holder and actively volunteers with the Stanford OVAL program.

Teresa and her husband Herb moved to West Vancouver in 2019, where their children attended Irwin Park elementary schools and Irwin Park Tree house. They embraced the outdoor lifestyles that West Vancouver offers, enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities the area provides.

Isabella is a Board Director of Enhance West Van. She is an experienced engineer, and the chief strategy officer at Implant Genius, a company that leverages AI technology to improve dental implants.

As an avid private pilot, Isabella pursued a successful career in aerospace engineering. She worked with industry giants like McDonald Dettwiler and Urthecast and is proud to have worked on the earth observation project for the international space station.

Isabella has served as CEO and COO with exciting start-ups that make the world a better place. She is a member of Engineers without Borders helping those affected by natural disasters. She has raised funds to provide clean water in rural areas in the Middle East, and volunteered with the homeless in Vancouver.

Isabella has an MBA from Cornell and Queens University, an MSc in Aerospace Engineering, an MSc in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.

Julie is a Board Director of Enhance West Van. She has a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from the University of Nottingham in the UK. She has worked in many different countries including the UK, US and China, and also worked for many Global companies, such as HP, TCS and Capgemini. She is currently a partner of MetroData Tech. Ltd., which is a company focused in the Big Data area.

Julie has lived in West Vancouver with her husband and three children for 5 years. She enjoys hiking with her family and they are avid users of the Community Centre. Julie sits on the Community Engagement and Outreach Committee.

Yang is a Board Director of Enhance West Van. He is a real-estate developer in West Vancouver and holds a master’s degree in business management from the UBC, and a bachelor degree in engineering from the University of Southern California.

Yang has also been serving as a committee member with various organizations including the District of West Vancouver and West Vancouver Foundation.

Yang serves as a board director at the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, North Shore Multicultural Society, and the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Yang is also the organizer of West Vancouver’s popular Asian New Year celebrations. In his spare time, Yang is a USPA level -1 polo player.

Councillor Watt is the Enhance West Van council representative.

Linda is an energetic community advocate and longtime resident of Horseshoe Bay. She raised her two sons here on North Shore, and has a long record of community service.

She has demonstrated her commitment to improving the lives of the residents of West Vancouver.