Kathy
Butler
M.A., CFRE - Senior Consultant Global Philanthropic Inc. (Canada)
“I have been so impressed by the community’s commitment to establishing the Child Advocacy Centre – which will have profound impact on addressing the abuse of children in our region. I want to bring my skills to the table to ensure that the vision becomes reality.”
Ken
Carmichael
Partner at BDO Canada LLP Assurance & Accounting Leader, Western Canada
“The issue of abuse is one that people shy away from due to the social awkwardness it may carry, but that is simply not right. With the development of CAC, we have an amazing opportunity to proactively impact our community and those who most need our help. I look forward to working with my fellow directors to do all we can in this regard.”
Debra
Mauro
“I am deeply honoured to serve on the Board for the Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna. This model serves as a true example of collaboration at its very best: when a child's needs are put in the center, and everything and everyone wraps around that child.”
Gary
McEwan
Former Manager Special Projects at PCL Construction
Dr. Rick
Oliver
Assistant Superintendent, Central Okanagan Public Schools
“I am involved in the work to establish the Child Advocacy Centre in Kelowna as there is a need for expanded services for children and youth in our community – the Central Okanagan is currently underserviced in a number of key areas which disadvantage our children and families. I have spent my entire career supporting and advocating for programs and opportunities for youth and I am confident that this work will result in improved services and support for many of the most vulnerable in our community”.
Andrew
Prior
Lawyer and Partner Pihl Law Corp
"I have coached and taught young children throughout my adult life and I am a father of two young children myself. I am therefore honored to be a part of the Child Advocacy Centre and to help it support vulnerable and abused children. It is an amazing addition to our community and will provide a place of hope and healing for current and future generations."
Steve
Thomson
Kelowna Mission MLA 2009-2020
"The Child Advocacy Center is such an important initiative filling an important gap in services in our community. I am pleased to join the Board and hope to contribute to the long terms sustainability of the CAC, building on the vision and passion of the leaders who have developed this facility. Collaboration among all the partners is key to our future success and to meeting the needs of those children in our community."
Interested in serving the CAC as a member of our Board?
Please complete and submit the attached Board application as a first step in exploring the possibilities.
The Child Advocacy Centre has my full support. I believe that working together as a community, we can change and improve the lives of our citizens, especially our children. I hope the Child Advocacy Centre receives the outpouring of support that Kelowna is famous for, so that all our children are given the chance to be kids.
Mayor Colin Basran
City of Kelowna