Meet the Board

ur Board of Directors is a small group of dedicated and qualified community members who meet on a regular basis to oversee the operations of Connect Counselling & Therapy Central Okanagan. Board members are representatives of the community and provide an invaluable service by ensuring that the Centre provides effective and accountable services to the Central Okanagan.

The volunteer Board applies pertinent skills to provide direction for policies, fundraising and strategic planning. In addition, the Board reviews and approves the Executive Director‘s reports and the Centre’s financial reports.

Board Members are:

• Terry Smith, Board Chair
• Cinda Carlston, Board Treasurer
• Mark Smed, Board Secretary
• Ann Haymond Hill
• Stephen Somerville
• Omar Tarawalli
• Jordan Cleland

Interested in Becoming a Board Member?

Are you passionate about mental health and community well-being? Do you want to help guide the future of accessible counselling services in the Central Okanagan?

We’re always open to connecting with individuals who care about our mission and want to contribute their skills and perspectives at the board level. Our Board of Directors meets once per month, with one Annual General Meeting each year, and helps support the overall direction and governance of Connect Counselling.

We welcome expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds, especially those with experience in:

• Law, HR, or nonprofit governance

• Mental health or health-related experience or sectors

• Fundraising or community engagement

If you’re interested in joining a caring, community-minded team and contributing to the future of mental health support in our region, we’d love to hear from you.

Please reach out to executivedirector@connectcounsellingsociety.ca to start the conversation.