MEET OUR PEOPLE

PRESIDENT
Franca moved to Kamloops in 2016, having spent most of her life in Northern BC and the Yukon, she loves the Kamloops climate! Franca has extensive skills in business growth, market research, negotiations and program development and management in various professional sectors; non-profit, government and industry. When Franca is not working or traveling for work, you will find her ‘out and about’ partaking in one of the many activities she enjoys.

PAST-PRESIDENT

Jacquie joined the BCICF board of directors in 2020 and is currently the President. She has worked for or volunteered with non-profit organizations for 25 years, loving the various roles she has had the opportunity to play within our community and throughout the province. Her past non-profit experience includes serving on the boards of Volunteer Kamloops, the Women’s Resource Society, and BC Living Arts. Most notably, she held the position of General Manager of the Kamloops Arts Council for 10 years. Currently, Jacquie is the General Manager of YMCA BC Violence Against Women Intervention & Support Services. She has a deep appreciation for the non-profit world and for those it supports.

VICE PRESIDENT

Brian Monroe formerly a native of Alberta who recently moved to Tobiano after spending 9 years working overseas. As he was winding down a career in Telecom Engineering, he became interested in opportunities to get involved in the not-for-profit sector and put some time and energy into his new community.

Volunteering has been important to him in the past and since arriving in the Kamloops region, he has been involved with the BCICF Fund Development Committee and with BC Nature on behalf of the Kamloops Naturalist Club.

SECRETARY

Andrea has spent much of her life in the Lower Mainland, moving to Kamloops in 2005 with her young family. She has been a registered nurse for over 35 years working mostly in critical care areas and now teaches at Thompson Rivers University School of Nursing since 2005. She has done volunteer work with a variety of health-related organizations, such as Sun Peaks Medical Response Team and Special Olympics.

Andrea was a time raiser participant in 2023 which led to the beginning of her involvement with BCICF. She was part of the planning committee for the 40th Anniversary as well as ongoing work on the grant review committee. She has a strong belief in contributing through volunteerism to make where we work and play a vibrant community.  In her down time, Andrea enjoys outdoor activities and travelling.

TREASURER

Yvette grew up in Northern BC and moved to Kamloops with her family in 2003. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) with a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from Royal Roads University and has volunteered with several local
nonprofit organizations over the past 20 years.

After many years in senior finance leadership in the post-secondary sector, Yvette is currently enjoying a brief transition period focused on consulting, volunteering, and community involvement.

She is grateful to support an organization that strengthens the region she is proud to live, work, and play in.

DIRECTOR

Heather considers herself fortunate to have been actively involved in many nonprofit organizations, particularly in the fields of social services, adult education and sport. Over the years, she has served as a volunteer, employee and contract trainer/ consultant holding numerous front line and leadership roles making a significant impact on the organizations she has worked with.

Now retired, she remains deeply engaged in her community, continuing to volunteer in various capacities in Kamloops.

DIRECTOR

Jason brings 20 years of experience in business leadership roles at Telus, where he currently serves as a Senior Strategy Manager. He has contributed to the growth and governance of several community organizations, including serving as Board President of Dodgeball Alberta and holding board roles with both Dodgeball BC and the Kamloops Campus Community Radio Society, where he is currently Treasurer and a former Chair. Based in downtown Kamloops, he is passionate about building strong, connected communities with a focus on housing, the environment, and animal welfare. A graduate of Thompson Rivers University and holder of an MBA from the University of Victoria, he enjoys the outdoors, playing sports, and exploring the region’s craft beer scene with his family.

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Jeff grew up in Alberta around the Edmonton Area. He graduated from the University of Calgary in 2016 after which time he moved to Kamloops where he joined Daley & Company LLP
(now Doane Grant Thornton LLP) to article for the CPA designation.

He spent most of his first 4 years in Kamloops committing his time to work and the CPA certification which he obtained in 2020. Since that time, Jeff has continued to work as a Senior Manager at
Doane Grant Thornton LLP and stepped into the role of Treasurer for the BC Interior Community Foundation in November of 2021.

He hopes to help the Foundation grow into the future and achieve its goals of providing sustainable funds for great causes in the community he now calls home. In his spare time Jeff enjoys playing and watching sports, particularly the incredible golf the BC Interior has to offer.

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Paddy Harrington has significantly contributed to various sectors throughout his career. He began as a Timber Cruiser at Hampton Lumber Mills and worked as a Switchman and Brakeman for the CNR. His professional journey includes roles such as a Moulder, a Pricer at Central Scientific, and an Immigration Officer in multiple locations until his retirement in 1996.

A committed volunteer, he has enriched his community in many ways. He has played piano for old age homes and held leadership roles in the St. Pats Credit Union, Kamloops Big Band, and Kamloops Museum Association. His long-term dedication to the Kamloops Rugby Club led to his induction into the Kamloops Hall of Fame in 2019.

Paddy is not new to the BCICF Board and has held many roles including Director, Secretary, Vice President, and Chair of various committees.

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Darlene was born in Kamloops and raised her family here.  She has an extensive background in accounting and several decades of  successful small business entrepreneurship.  She retired in 2016.  Darlene has been a wonderful help in the office with updating our filing system.

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Terri has lived and worked in Kamloops for 44 years, where she raised her four children. She is currently enjoying retirement from the Corrections Branch after a 25-year career serving as a Correctional Officer, Supervisor, and Assistant Deputy Warden. Terri has a strong work ethic and was recognized for her excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. 

Passionate and committed to promoting inclusion, equity, and excellence for all people, Terri, along with her wife Vessy, loves to be involved in organizations that provide support and opportunities in their community. Terri has a long history of volunteering and fundraising in the community, having served on the boards at the Phoenix Center and with Kamloops Pride. 

Terri has an extensive history of fundraising for women’s cancer research, the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Heart and Stroke Foundation, and numerous local sports events and organizations. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her seven grandchildren, family, and friends, enjoying many of the outdoor activities Kamloops has to offer, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, paddling, and golf.

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Greg grew up in Kamloops and is very proud to call it home. He has worked as a mortgage consultant since 2003 and is a partner with Mortgage Alliance Kamloops.

Greg has volunteered for more than a decade with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association and is passionate about giving back to the community. He is also very proud of his two adult children, two adult stepchildren, and his granddaughter, Sylas.

An outdoor enthusiast, Greg can often be found on a golf course, at a baseball field, or surfing behind a boat. He currently serves on the investment and fund development committees.

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Patrick is an associate at Morelli Chertkow LLP in Kamloops, focusing on trusts and estate law.

He is an associate member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners and a graduate of the University of Victoria Faculty of Law.

He lives in Kamloops with his wife, who grew up in Westsyde, and their two young daughters. Patrick chairs the Bylaws Committee of the Westsyde Community Development Society and volunteers with the Lawyers Assistance Program, supporting lawyers through peer connection and recovery-focused work.

DIRECTOR

Alice brings extensive experience and a commitment to community development, having served as the administrative assistant at the BC Interior Community Foundation for over three years. During her tenure, she gained a deep understanding of the need for sustainable, long-term solutions for nonprofit agencies. This insight has fueled her passion for volunteering and supporting missions dedicated to community betterment.

Currently, Alice is employed at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge, where she continues to channel her dedication to animal welfare and community service. She volunteers and pursues her artistic endeavors at the Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club and has also volunteered her time with Vancouver Pride, contributing to the celebration and support of diversity and inclusion.

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Kathy has worked as a writer, book and magazine editor, communications consultant and nonprofit administrator. She moved to Kamloops in 2011 and volunteered with a variety of organizations, including the SPCA and Literacy in Kamloops.

Kathy was executive director of the Kamloops Arts Council from
2012-2019 and a Kamloops city councillor from 2017-2022.

She currently works for the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

Administrator