BCACC GOVERNANCE
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The BCACC is strengthened by the dedication, expertise, and leadership of more than 50 volunteers who contributed their time and insight over the past year. Across our Board of Directors, Advisory Council, committees, and regional representation, these individuals play a vital role in advancing the Association’s mission and supporting the profession.
We extend our sincere appreciation to each volunteer for their commitment to clinical excellence, professional leadership, and service to both members and the public. Their contributions help shape BCACC’s direction, strengthen governance, and ensure that the Association remains responsive, forward-thinking, and grounded in the needs of the profession.
Volunteer leadership at BCACC is both meaningful and impactful. It offers an opportunity to influence the future of clinical counselling/psychotherapy in British Columbia, contribute to important system-level conversations, and collaborate with peers who are equally committed to making a difference. As BCACC continues to grow, so too do the opportunities for members to get involved and help shape the future of the profession.
We are proud to recognize the individuals who have served over the past year:
Board
Position
Member
Position & Member
President
Candice Alder
Vice President
Sarah Larson
Treasurer, Chair Finance
Chasidy Karpiuk
Director at Large, Chair Governance
Sylvie Hamel
Director at Large
Leena Mehta
Director at Large
Julie Chadwick
Director at Large
Janine Orlando
Director at Large
Michelle Antoniak
Director at Large
Norberta Heinrichs
Director at Large
Alexis Winter
Director at Large
Kimberly Dyson
Director at Large
Ellahae Keshmiri
Advisory Council
Position
Member
Chair of Inquiry
Jane Goranson-Coleman
Chair of Clinical Practice & Professional Development
Zach Finlay
Chair of Clinical Supervision
Susan Armstrong
Chair of Editorial Advisory
Constance Lynn Hummel
Chair of Registration
Jill Taggart
Vancouver Coastal Health Representative
Poran Poregbal & Rebekkah Stainton
Fraser Health Representative
Sherina Chandra & Lianne Radmore
Interior Health Representative
Angela Matthies & Michelle Kwapis
Island Health Representative
Ava Razavi & Rewa Grewal
Northern Health Representative
Tyler Ringdahl & Marlaina Jacques
Other Association Committee Members
The BCACC also recognizes the many additional committee members who contributed their time and expertise throughout the year. Their efforts are essential to advancing key initiatives and supporting the ongoing work of the Association.
Clinical Supervision
David Stewart
Susie Lang-Gould
John Sherry
Deborah Verkerk
Rupinder Sidhu
Rob Goepfrich
Vange Willms Thiessen
Editorial & Education
Nicola Doughty
Dave Vass
Deirdre McLaughlin
Golnaz Pouriankheir
Rebecca Scott
Linette Read
Inquiry
Asli Kucukbumin
Liisa Robinson
Lisbet Rosenfeld
Natashia Bacchus
Susan Butland
Caroline Creighton
Michelle Moloney
Tatiana Santini
Zoe Younger
Registration
Ly Hoang
Anya O’Leary
Sam Reimer
Clinical Practice
Lara Wease
Katherine White
Zach Finlay
Meg Kapil,
Cole Little
Amanda Burns
Theresa Jackson
Mina Ishioka
Forward, together.
The BCACC extends its sincere gratitude to the dedicated volunteers who help move the association forward. Your efforts, talents, and commitment to our mission were vital to BCACC achieving the key deliverables outlined in this Annual Report.