Honouring Dr. Gloria Gutman and the Renaming of SFU’s Gerontology Research Centre
On Wednesday, April 22, a special reception was held to honour Dr. Gloria Gutman and to celebrate the renaming of Simon Fraser University’s Gerontology Research
Category: Team Member Spotlight
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Mary Catherine Williams, Regional Mentor for North Vancouver Island
Mary Catherine Williams brings deep experience and compassion to her role as Regional Mentor for North Vancouver Island. With more than 40 years of work
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Joanne Cooper, Regional Mentor for the North Shore, Bowen Island, Squamish, Whistler, and Bella Coola
Joanne Cooper brings a rare blend of analytical thinking, community care, and human connection to her role as Regional Mentor. Covering the North Shore, Bowen
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Sharon Strom, Regional Mentor for the East Kootenays
For Sharon Strom, becoming BC CRN’s Regional Mentor for the East Kootenays wasn’t a planned career move – it was a return to the place
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Betty Anderson, Regional Mentor for Cariboo Chilcotin
When Betty Anderson joined BC CRN as Regional Mentor for Cariboo Chilcotin, she was stepping into a role that felt like a natural fit. “I
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Kate Rogatina, Coordinator of Grants & Data
When Kate Rogatina joined BC CRN in June 2025, she brought with her a rare blend of technical expertise, global experience, and a deep commitment
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Nasra Mire, Regional Mentor for the Sunshine Coast
For more than two decades, Nasra Mire has worked at the intersection of humanitarian service, non-profits, and community development. Her career has taken her from
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Cathy Holmes, BC CRN Regional Mentor for Central Vancouver Island
When Cathy Holmes joined the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN), she brought an exceptional depth of experience, unwavering compassion, and an enduring
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Lorna Penner, Regional Mentor for the Northeast
For Lorna Penner, joining the BC CRN as Regional Mentor for the Northeast felt like a natural extension of her lifelong passion. “Throughout my whole
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Cheryl Stinson, Regional Mentor for North Vancouver Island
Cheryl Stinson didn’t come to BC CRN by chance – she came by choice, experience, and with a clear commitment to helping older adults age
