Our People
Our team is here to support you to acheive your full potential.
Our Staff Team
Zahra Esmail
Chief Executive Officer
Zahra has worked in the non-profit sector for over 15 years with experience..
Maria Turnbull
Associate Executive Director
Maria Turnbull brings 20+ years of leadership experience in staff..
Rachelle Smalldon
Director of Operations and Communications
Rachelle loves working with non-profit organizations to make them..
Joyce Lin
Research and Knowledge Mobilization Specialist
In her current role, Joyce facilitates..
JP Baker
Planning Consultant
JP is our Planning Consultant, ready to support organizations strategize..
Dillon Dhak
Marketing & Communication Coordinator
Dillon is responsible for the design and build of the new Vantage Point…
Jenessa Ellis
Engagement and Advocacy Coordinator
Jenessa has a passion for volunteering and continually pushing..
Tamana Aurom
Education Program Lead
Tamana brings a curious, playful, and intuitive lens to life and to her work..
Alina Emery
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Alina is our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator leading our team..
Bethany Josh
Education Programs Coordinator
Bethany has a passion for helping people live their best lives and be exposed to..
Rafik Karwa
Director of Finance
Rafik graduated from Bombay University and then went on..
Prairie Chiu
Director of Engagement and Advocacy
Prairie has worked with BC non-profits since 2017. Prior to joining..
Yen Vo
Administrative Coordinator
Yen has more than 12 years of experience in the for-profit and non-profit..
Gawa Desilets
Training & Consulting Program Coordinator
Gawa coordinates Vantage Point’s..
Fatima Al-Samak
Planning Consultant
Fatima’s approach is rooted in nurturing community engagement..
Erin Leckie
Education Program Lead
Erin has worked on educational program development and delivery..
Tyler Arnold
Policy and Advocacy Specialist
Tyler’s professional journey spans roles as a political staffer, lobbyist..
Gretchen Ferguson
Director of Education and Consulting Programs
Gretchen is a dynamic leader with..
Our Board of Directors
Pablita Thomas
Chair
Pablita Thomas was a part of Vantage Point’s BOSS Conference and served as..
Michael Davis
Vice-Chair
Michael Davis brings an alignment of experience, education, skills and passion…
Robbert Visscher
Treasurer
Robbert has a broad and varied international background..
Paromita Naidu, BA, MA, MHA
Director
After an early career in academic and nonprofit leadership, Mita has..
Morag Carter
Director
Morag’s pursuit of environmental justice, local economic development..
Amy Saini
Director
Amy is a multifaceted and energetic HR Consultant who has 18 years of experience..
Lenya Wilks
Director
Lenya Wilks is an accomplished leader who is celebrated for her significant..
Shelly D’Mello
Director
Shelly D’Mello is a skilled relationship builder, a collaborative coach who..
Gordon Holley
Director
Gordon Holley is a Co-founder and Advisor at Humanity Financial Management..