WELCOME TO OUR BACKYARD
Let’s talk about what’s happening in our own backyard
At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges. Our Backyard is where we come together to share stories, provide resources for the community, and create dialogue about complex issues such as homelessness, trauma, and poverty. There’s more to every story, so let’s dive in.
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Jacqueline Per*
Jacqueline is the Deputy Registrar and Executive Director, Education, Policy, Standards and Evaluation at the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Jacqueline is a registered nurse and brings over 30+ years of healthcare and strategic system level leadership experience. Jacqueline…
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Kyle Tiney
As a passionate youth wanting to help change the world, Kyle started his fundraising career with the Canadian Cancer Society in 2006 leading the largest Relay For Life in Canada. Prior to joining his current role as Director of Development…
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Carolyn Rhodes
Carolyn Rhodes has worked in Human Resources at Family Services of Greater Vancouver since 2019. As the Director of HR, she knows just how important people are to the work of the organization. The act of supporting, engaging, and motivating…
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Simone Plusa
As an administrative professional, Simone brings over 20 years of expertise to the agency, having worked in a wide range of sectors including health care, recruitment, software, service, and government. Since joining Family Services in 2017, she has been passionate…
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Christian Le Nobel
Christian le Nobel comes to Family Services with extensive experience in public practice audit and assurance and the not-for-profit sector. He has worked for several years in a management capacity at PHS Community Services Society, with a primary focus on…
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Cheryl Melder
Cheryl has over a decade of experience working within the anti-violence sector, 15 years as a clinical counsellor, and nearly 20 years of leadership experience in both academic and community services settings. Her past work as a clinical counsellor focused…
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Ariane Fleischmann
Ariane was drawn to words and stories from a young age. Her career wove through publishing and journalism before she decided to use her skills to support non-profits through communications, marketing, and external relations. Joining FSGV in 2021, Ariane leads…
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Claire Ens
Claire has worked at Family Services of Greater Vancouver since 2017. Early in their career after graduating with a degree in psychology, sociology and social research, Claire worked with a queer and trans youth drop-in organization. It was through this…
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Andrew Bryson
Andrew first joined Family Services of Greater Vancouver in 2012. Over the years, he has held multiple positions across the agency, including six years with FSEAP. Now, as the Program Director, Social Impact, Andrew uses his experience in strategic and…
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Maria Howard
Maria Howard has led Family Services of Greater Vancouver as CEO since September 2020. She is an experienced leader with a demonstrated record of advancing the non-profit sector in support of people in need. Having started as a rehabilitation counsellor,…