BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is the governing body of BCAPOP; and is responsible for overseeing the organization’s activities, including strategic planning, organizational performance, and accountability. The BCAPOP Board of Directors is comprised of no fewer than three, and no more than seven directors (as defined in Bylaw 4.1).
Interested in applying to become a BCAPOP Board Member or have questions for the board? Please contact us at: bod@bcapop.ca
| Director | PresIDENTShonna Bell Term Ends: 2028; eligible for re-election at the 2028 Annual General Meeting. Currently serving third and final term. Shonna Bell (she/her) is the Children, Youth and Families Program Manager at the Tsartlip First Nation in Brentwood Bay, BC. My daughter is my greatest joy, she is fire (a red head and a Gemini). As a single mother I am passionate about supporting and advocating for how hard it can be pregnant and parenting people. I believe in connecting people to community and helping them navigate systems. I also find that everyone that I work with has something to teach me. |
| Director | VICE-PRESIDENTKari Stout, MSW, RSW Program Member | Vancouver Coastal Health | Healthiest Babies Possible and Youth Pregnancy and Parenting Program Currently serving first term. Kari Stout (she/her) is currently working as a program coordinator for the Healthiest Babies Possible and Youth Pregnancy and Parenting Program in Vancouver, BC. Kari lives, works and plays in Vancouver, on the unceded and traditional territories of theSəl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), and the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations, with my husband and 2 teenage daughters. Kari has a Masters degree in Social Work and has worked in child protection and perinatal social work for the past 24 years. Kari has also briefly worked in other BC communities including Fort Nelson, Bella Coola, Powell River, Ashcroft, and Squamish. Kari's passion in supporting pregnant people stems from years working as a social worker in a variety of settings, including MCFD, Sheway, BC Women’s Hospital and Healthiest Babies Possible/Youth Pregnancy and Parenting Program. Kari has a passion in addressing social determinants of health in order improve outcomes for families and for future generations. She has also seen how the miracle of birth can change people’s lives and how supports can be an such an integral part of this change. |
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| Director AT LARGELinette Sandor, BA, BSW, RSW Independent Director Currently serving second term. Linette Sandor (she/her) is the Birth Parent Coordinator with the Adoption Centre of BC, where she has worked since 2011. Linette has been a social worker since 1998. She spent the first ten years of her career in Alberta working in child protection and then worked for a number of years with Child and Youth Mental Health after moving to BC. Linette has a strong passion for working with birth parents across the province who are considering adoption. She enjoys collaborating with numerous community agencies to ensure that her clients are receiving the support they need. Linette is excited and honored to become a board member of BCAPOP. |
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| Director AT LARGETeresa Norquay Currently serving second term. Teresa Norquay (she/her) has been working in the field of Prenatal Outreach for 16 years, as a prenatal educator for 17 years and a doula for 23 years. She loves working with families and her strength and passion is in building relationships. Teresa has been known to push the limits in order to get the best supports for clients. Having worked in the field for so long, Teresa has also developed good relationships with other professionals. Outside of work, Teresa enjoys travelling and enjoying nature; and fills her cup by spending time with loved ones. |
| Director | TreasurerKathy Humphrey, CPA Term Ends: 2028; eligible for re-election at the 2028 Annual General Meeting. Currently serving first term. Kathy Humphrey lives in Victoria, BC, and previously called Kamloops home. She is the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer at BC Transit and has also worked in senior financial and leadership roles with the Legislative Assembly of BC, the City of Kamloops, and Thompson Rivers University. Kathy has been an active volunteer in her community, supporting local charities, sports organizations, and serving on several boards and committees, including the TRU Board of Governors, United Way and the Government Finance Officers Association of BC. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs, gardening, travelling, and supporting community initiatives. |
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| Director AT LARGEKim Christiansen, CPA Term Ends: 2028; eligible for re-election at the 2028 Annual General Meeting. Currently serving first term. Kim Christiansen (she/her) is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 20 years of financial leadership experience across British Columbia. Her career spans public accounting, provincial government finance, post-secondary education at Thompson Rivers University, and fractional CFO services for small businesses. Kim brings deep expertise in financial planning, strategic budgeting, risk management, and board governance. Throughout her career, Kim has held numerous board roles—including Treasurer and Chair—across a diverse range of sectors. In these capacities, she has supported organizational growth through thoughtful financial oversight, capacity building, and community engagement. Kim looks forward to contributing her financial acumen, governance experience, and collaborative spirit to BCAPOP’s mission of advancing equitable birther and infant health services across the province. |
BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs Mailing Address: 230-1210 Summit Drive, #425 | Kamloops BC | V2C 6M1 Website: www.bcapop.ca | Email: admin@bcapop.ca | Main: 778-584-6147 Charitable Registration Number: 82153 3072 RR0001
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