Directors & Managers

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 vision, mission, goals, and values of the organization. The time, expertise, and experience that they volunteer to SPARC BC is invaluable to our organization and is fundamental to the work that we do.

SPARC BC Board of Directors as of June 2011:

  • Dr. Hal Gerein (President) Victoria, BC
  • Irene Willsie (Vice President) Williams Lake, BC
  • Nate Bello (Vice President) Quesnel, BC
  • Steve Harvard (Treasurer) Victoria, BC
  • Heather McCain Vancouver, BC
  • Jennifer Cliff-Marks Nakusp, BC
  • Marcie Fofonoff Chetwynd, BC
  • Linda Locke Hazelton, BC
  • Jamie Maclaren, Vancouver, BC
  • Cameron Gray, Vancouver, BC
  • Charley Beresford, Victoria, BC

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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Scott Graham

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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.