Managers & Directors

Lorraine Copas

Executive Director - Lorraine brings to SPARC BC extensive knowledge and experience working in the areas of research, social policy, and affordable housing, as well as the non-profit and government sectors. Her experience also includes community-based research on a broad range of topics including housing stability, family well-being, and income and social mix. Lorraine came to SPARC BC from Metro Vancouver where she served as the Senior Regional Planner and was instrumental in leading their Regional Affordable Housing Strategy.

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Ken Kaneda

photo ken keneda Manager of Finance & Administration - Ken has worked with SPARC BC since 2002. Ken is a Certified General Accountant. Ken earned his business degree majoring in Accounting in the US.

Emese Szucs

emese photo Manager of Accessibility Programs - Emese has a BA in Education and her area of expertise is in community accessibility and diversity. Emese is well versed in developing support systems for people with both visible and invisible disabilities. Emese sits on the Advisory Committee on Diversity Issues to the City of Vancouver and the Board of Directors for AMSSA.

Emese oversees SPARC BC’s accessibility projects and the parking permit program for people with disabilities.

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Scott Graham

scott photo Manger Research & Consulting

Director of Community Development Education Program

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About Scott: Scott has led a diverse range of research and policy development projects in the interconnected fields of education, health and social development. He has served as lead researcher for several community based research projects, including a Canadian Council on Learning project that integrated St’át’imc knowledge systems into K-12 schools in Lillooet, BC. He has also led several consultancies for municipal and regional governments. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Theory and Policy Studies in Education from the University of Toronto.

Board of Directors

SPARC BC draws its Board of Directors from communities across B.C. Our board members are proven community leaders who share the mission, goals, and values of the organization. The time, expertise, and experience that they volunteer to SPARC BC is invaluable and fundamental to our every success.

SPARC BC Board of Directors as of June 2009: