Board of Directors
Rob Bittner (President) Board Member since 2019
Rob (PhD) is an educator and literary consultant, working with LGBTQ2S+ literature for young people. Along with teaching courses, giving talks, and writing educator guides, Rob enjoys working within the local community to find ways of supporting LGBTQ2S+ youth and families, including through engagement with the Youth Hub and other local groups and initiatives. You can find out more about him and his work at http://docrob.ca.
Rob (PhD) is an educator and literary consultant, working with LGBTQ2S+ literature for young people. Along with teaching courses, giving talks, and writing educator guides, Rob enjoys working within the local community to find ways of supporting LGBTQ2S+ youth and families, including through engagement with the Youth Hub and other local groups and initiatives. You can find out more about him and his work at http://docrob.ca.
Hattie Hogeterp (Past President) Board Member since 2014
Hattie has held seats on a number of community partnerships and tables. Hattie has an MA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Michigan and was a member of the Board of Trustee's for the Langley School District. An advocate for Literacy in the Langley's, Hattie has supported Encompass programs for over 15 years.
Hattie has held seats on a number of community partnerships and tables. Hattie has an MA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Michigan and was a member of the Board of Trustee's for the Langley School District. An advocate for Literacy in the Langley's, Hattie has supported Encompass programs for over 15 years.
Vivian A. Smith (Vice President) Board Member since 2021
Vivian's flexibility, insight and more than 30 years of experience has led her to become one of the most respected and sought-after consultants in western Canada. Vivian has served charities and not-for-profits throughout British Columbia, has held the position of executive director for two Hospital Foundations, and currently leads her own consulting firm. A true believer in giving back, Vivian also lends her energy and expertise as a volunteer, trainer and mentor in the charitable sector.
Vivian's flexibility, insight and more than 30 years of experience has led her to become one of the most respected and sought-after consultants in western Canada. Vivian has served charities and not-for-profits throughout British Columbia, has held the position of executive director for two Hospital Foundations, and currently leads her own consulting firm. A true believer in giving back, Vivian also lends her energy and expertise as a volunteer, trainer and mentor in the charitable sector.
Lindsay Kaminsky (Treasurer) Board Member since 2021
Lindsay currently works at BDO Canada LLP as an Assurance and Accounting manager. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a BBA from Simon Fraser University. She is a mental health advocate and community supporter and has been a volunteer for multiple organizations throughout the lower mainland.
Lindsay currently works at BDO Canada LLP as an Assurance and Accounting manager. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a BBA from Simon Fraser University. She is a mental health advocate and community supporter and has been a volunteer for multiple organizations throughout the lower mainland.
Mike Pue (Secretary) Board Member since 2021
In 2001, Mike started his teaching career in Langley and made the decision to live here as well. Mike currently resides in the Walnut Grove area with his wife and their daughter. As a long-time employee of the Langley School District, Mike has worked as a teacher and school-based administrator in a number of neighbourhoods throughout the Langley area. Currently, Mike is the District Principal of Aboriginal Education.
In 2001, Mike started his teaching career in Langley and made the decision to live here as well. Mike currently resides in the Walnut Grove area with his wife and their daughter. As a long-time employee of the Langley School District, Mike has worked as a teacher and school-based administrator in a number of neighbourhoods throughout the Langley area. Currently, Mike is the District Principal of Aboriginal Education.
Kim Davies (Director) Board Member since 2018
Kim currently works for Surrey Public Libraries as a Fund Development Officer. Kim holds a BBA in Finance and Economics from Simon Fraser University and has a vast knowledge of services within Lower Mainland. Kim has been involved in Langley through volunteering and providing expertise in community engagement through community foundations.
Kim currently works for Surrey Public Libraries as a Fund Development Officer. Kim holds a BBA in Finance and Economics from Simon Fraser University and has a vast knowledge of services within Lower Mainland. Kim has been involved in Langley through volunteering and providing expertise in community engagement through community foundations.
Douglas Baldry (Director) Board Member since 2021
Douglas currently works as an Assistant Branch Manager at the Vancity Savings, Langley Community Branch leading a team of account managers who specialize in mortgage and personal lending. Outside of the branch, Douglas facilitates financial literacy seminars covering topics like budgeting, saving and managing debt. When Douglas is not working, his time is usually spent with his husband and two dogs, relaxing at home on a small hobby farm in rural Langley.
Douglas currently works as an Assistant Branch Manager at the Vancity Savings, Langley Community Branch leading a team of account managers who specialize in mortgage and personal lending. Outside of the branch, Douglas facilitates financial literacy seminars covering topics like budgeting, saving and managing debt. When Douglas is not working, his time is usually spent with his husband and two dogs, relaxing at home on a small hobby farm in rural Langley.
Heidi Schwartz (Director) Board Member since 2021
Heidi has over 15 years of leadership experience with RBC where she currently works. She holds her Financial Planning designation from Canadian Securities Institute and is passionate about financial literacy for everyone. She is known for being an authentic coach and mentor, as well as being an advocate for women and youth in the Langley community.
Heidi has over 15 years of leadership experience with RBC where she currently works. She holds her Financial Planning designation from Canadian Securities Institute and is passionate about financial literacy for everyone. She is known for being an authentic coach and mentor, as well as being an advocate for women and youth in the Langley community.
Vanessa Jaggi (Director) Board Member since 2021
Vanessa Jaggi has been an educator in the public school system for 25 years and an administrator in the Langley School District for the past 15 years, currently holding the position of Principal at Topham Elementary. Most of Vanessa’s teaching and admin experience have been in inner city settings, seeing the need and value that agencies like Encompass offer families in need.
Vanessa Jaggi has been an educator in the public school system for 25 years and an administrator in the Langley School District for the past 15 years, currently holding the position of Principal at Topham Elementary. Most of Vanessa’s teaching and admin experience have been in inner city settings, seeing the need and value that agencies like Encompass offer families in need.
Nick Hosseinzadeh (Director) Board Member since 2022
Nick has spent his career in the public sector, working with government and political organizations. Currently, Nick serves as the Senior Director for Communications at Métis Nation British Columbia. Nick has a Bachelor’s in Arts from the University of British Columbia and a Master’s in Public Administration from the London School of Economics.
Nick has spent his career in the public sector, working with government and political organizations. Currently, Nick serves as the Senior Director for Communications at Métis Nation British Columbia. Nick has a Bachelor’s in Arts from the University of British Columbia and a Master’s in Public Administration from the London School of Economics.
