Our People
Our team is here to support you to acheive your full potential
Zahra Esmail
Chief Executive Officer
Zahra has worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 15 years with experience in international development, housing..
Maria Turnbull
Associate Executive Director
Maria Turnbull brings over 20 years of leadership experience in staff and director roles within the not-for-profit sector..
Rachelle Smalldon
Operations Manager
Rachelle loves working with not-for-profit organizations to make them more efficient, effective, and impactful. She has over 12 years experience supporting..
Joyce Lin
Sector Development Coordinator
Joyce is the Sector Development Coordinator for Vantage Point – she facilitates the foundational work involved in Vantage Point’s goals to contribute to a..
Dorla Tune
Organizational Consultant
Dorla Tune is our Organizational Consultant who supports and strengthens our training, planning, and consulting services. Dorla has over 20 years’ experience..
JP Baker
Planning Consultant
JP is our Planning Consultant, ready to support organizations strategize the most effective ways to reach their goals. JP has extensive experience as a facilitator..
Olivia Gordon
Client and Program Delivery Coordinator
Olivia is our Client and Program Delivery Coordinator, who is the first to greet our clients interested in custom and on-site delivery opportunities. She brings..
Dillon Dhak
Marketing & Communication Coordinator
Dillon Dhak is Vantage Point’s Marketing & Communications Coordinator. He is responsible for the design and build of the new Vantage Point…
Samantha Kannegieter
Education & Projects Coordinator
Samantha (or Sam) is our Education and Projects Coordinator where she works with clients to support registration and delivery..
Jenessa Ellis
Interim Sector Development Coordinator
Jenessa is our Interim Sector Development Coordinator, who has a passion for volunteering and continually pushing..
Cherie Payne
Director of Government Relations and Sector Development
Cherie is our Director of Government Relations and Sector Development. Born and…
Tamana Aurom
Education Program Lead
Tamana is our Education Program Lead, who brings a curious, playful, and intuitive lens to life and to her work. Along..
Alina Emery
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Alina is our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator leading our team of Knowledge Philanthropists. Alina has a passion..
Bethany Josh
Administrative Coordinator
Bethany is our Administrative Coordinator and likely your first point of contact at Vantage Point! Bethany has a passion…
Julija Jeremic
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Curriculum Developer
Julija brings over 20 years of experience in facilitation, leadership, and research…
Board of Directors
Gordon Matchett
Chair
Gordon Matchett is a senior leader in with over 25 years’ experience in the not-for profit and corporate sectors, and has earned a Masters of Business Administration..
Bruce Okabe
Director
Bruce has an extensive background in corporate strategy, marketing, and leadership. At TELUS Corporation he held executive positions in marketing..
Cheryle Beaumont
Vice Chair
As the Head of School at Urban Academy, New Westminster’s premier JK-Grade 12 private school, Cheryle Beaumont provides leadership and direction to help..
Azim Dahya
Director
Azim is a project manager (BSc, PMP), trainer and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) at AAD Consultants Inc. He is a leader, trainer, mentor..
Bob Wang
Treasurer
Bob Wang is currently the VP of Finance at Traction Guest, a fast-growing venture-backed startup. He’s passionate about helping teams succeed and organizations..
Robbert Visscher
Director
Robbert has a broad and varied international background, both in education and work experience as well as board experience. After finishing his Masters..
Lori Pyne
Director
Lori Pyne has worked as a socially responsible leader, facilitator and community builder. She has managed multiple projects..
Trish Kelly
Director
Trish Kelly is a purpose-driven leader who uses a facilitative leadership style alongside an equity lens in her professional work and..
Jennifer McKinnon
Director
Jennifer is a BCIT graduate in Human Resources and working towards her Operations Management. She is a Director..
Paromita Naidu, BA, MA, MHA
Director
After an early career in academic and nonprofit leadership, Mita has transitioned into communications..