Regional Committees

CPHR BC & Yukon is divided into six geographical regions to maximize our ability to address the needs of our membership and to create an efficient and effective model to offer services and networking opportunities.

Each region is represented by a Member Relations Manager and key volunteers who are committed to the delivery of member services as identified through the strategic and operational goals of the association.

For regional breakdowns, please refer to Regional Breakdown By Community.

The Central Interior Advisory Council handles the planning and implementation of local CPHR BC & Yukon activities and is made up of members representing a broad range of HR experience levels and areas of practice.

Chelsea Tuyttens, CPHR Candidate

Chair & Roundtables

Chelsea is a Senior Specialist, Organization Development at the British Columbia Lotteries Corporation. This is her first year as AC Chair and fourth third year on the council.

Christine Carlson, CPHR

Membership & Communications

Christine is an HR Consultant and is in her fourth year on the council.

Connie Georget, CPHR

Membership & Communications

Connie operates CCSN Services and works in the Office of EDI and Anti‑Racism at TRU. Having been on the advisory council previously, she is currently in the fifth year of her current term in the Central Interior.

Jamie Noakes

Vice Chair & Post-Secondary

Jamie is Tourism Co-op Coordinator at Thompson Rivers University. She is immediate past Chair and in her sixth year on the council.

Shirley Nguyen, CPHR Candidate

Administration & Post-Secondary

Shirley is on the council for the fifth year in 2024. She is Director of Human Resources at Axis Family Resources.

Tim Read

Member Relations Manager

Please contact Tim Read for more information regarding the Central Interior Advisory Council.

Please contact Tim Read for more information regarding the Central Interior Advisory Council.

Lower Mainland Committees handle the planning and implementation of local CPHR BC & Yukon activities and is made up of members representing a broad range of HR experience levels and areas of practice.

Annie Lai, CPHR Candidate

Post-Secondary Lead for Coastal Vancouver

Annie is currently Manager, Human Resources at the University of British Columbia. She has been our post secondary lead since Jan 2021 for the Coastal Vancouver region.

Ashley Bolding, CPHR Candidate

Post-Secondary Lead for Fraser Valley

Ashley is currently a Human Resources Assistant at Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc. She was previously the student ambassador for the University of the Fraser Valley from 2022-24. She is now our post secondary lead for the Fraser Valley region.

Maura Borba Silvestre, CPHR Candidate

Post-Secondary Lead for Greater Vancouver Region

Maura is currently Administrative Assistant at Evergreen Demolition Ltd. She was previously the student ambassador for Douglas College from 2023-24. She is now our post secondary lead for the Greater Vancouver region.

Quinne Davey

Member Relations Manager, Lower Mainland

Please contact Quinne Davey for more information regarding volunteering on a lower mainland committee.

Please contact Quinne Davey for more information regarding the Lower Mainland Volunteer Committees.

The Northern Advisory Council handles the planning and implementation of local CPHR BC & Yukon activities and is made up of members representing a broad range of HR experience levels and areas of practice.

Andrea Born, CPHR

Chair

Andrea is Director of Human Resources at School District #57 . She is in her last year as Chair and fifth year on the council.

Binny Johal, CPHR

Networking 

Binny is a Human Resources Specialist at Carrier Sekani Family Services and is in her fifth year on the council.

Renata Hammond, CPHR

Vice Chair & Membership 

Renata operates R.Hammond Consulting and is an HR consultant & leadership coach.  She is in her third year as a member of the advisory council.

Sherri Lamothe, CPHR Candidate

Membership

Sherri is the Human Resources/Safety Manger at TW Industrial Group and is in her second year on the advisory council.

Sherrie Little, CPHR

Communications

Sherrie operates the HR consulting firm Bear Human Resource Services and is based in Kitimat. She is in her sixth year on the council.

Taylor Leslie, CPHR

Post Secondary

Taylor is an Interim Human Resources Manager at Integris Credit Union and joins the council for the first time this year.

Tim Read

Member Relations Manager

Please contact Tim Read for more information regarding the Northern Advisory Council.

Please contact Tim Read for more information regarding the Northern Advisory Council.

The Southern Interior Advisory Council handles the planning and implementation of local CPHR BC & Yukon activities and is made up of members representing a broad range of HR experience levels and areas of practice.

Adrianna Stange, CPHR Candidate

Chair & Post Secondary

Adrianna is a Managing Consultant for TMG Search Canada. Having been on the council previously, this is her second year of her current term, and her first year as Chair.

Darren Gillespie, CPHR Candidate

Post Secondary

Darren is HR Coordinator, Talent at Tolko Industries’ Vernon Office. He has joined the council for the first time this year.  

Heather Walker, CPHR

Communications & Networking 

Heather is Director of HR & Operations at Dolden Wallace Folick LLP. This is her second year on the council.

Karen Lawrence, CPHR

Membership

Karen is Director of KLawrence HR Inc. Having been on the council previously, Karen has rejoined this year.

Tim Read

Member Relations Manager

Please contact Tim Read for more information regarding the Southern Interior Advisory Council.

Tricia Deere, CPHR

Vice Chair, Networking

Tricia is Owner of Pick of the Crop Consulting Ltd.. Having been on the advisory council previously, she is in her fourth year of her current term on the council.

Please contact Tim Read for more information regarding the Southern Interior Advisory Council.

Vancouver Island Volunteer Committees handle the planning and implementation of local CPHR BC & Yukon activities and is made up of members representing a broad range of HR experience levels and areas of practice.

Please contact Carolyne Taylor for further information regarding the Vancouver Island Advisory Council.

The Yukon Advisory Council handles the planning and implementation of local CPHR BC & Yukon activities and is made up of members representing a broad range of HR experience levels and areas of practice.

Dereck Mukuku

Dereck is the Human Resources Consultant for Kwanlin Dun First Nations Government in Whitehorse. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Human Resources Management, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe and is currently at the tailend of studying towards an MBA with University Canada West, BC. He has human resources management experience in the manufacturing, agri-processing, insurance and healthcare industries, both locally and internationally. This experience will contribute immensely to the field of Human Resources in the territory.  

Rita Koeller, CPHR

Member Relations Manager

Please contact Rita Koeller, CPHR for more information regarding the Yukon Advisory Council.

Sasha Sywulsky, CPHR

With a decade of dedicated experience in the field of Human Resources, Sasha currently serves as the Human Resources Director for Highways and Public Works with Yukon government, where she plays a pivotal role in leading a large HR branch and shaping the workforce strategy. Her expertise lies in the domains of labor relations, job design, disability management, and recruitment. Throughout her career, she has made it her mission to cultivate workplace environments that thrive on inclusivity, psychological safety, and collaboration. Her commitment to supporting a positive and productive workplace, coupled with her comprehensive skill set, positions her as a strategic leader in the realm of Human Resources. She holds a CPHR designation, and currently sits on the Yukon Region Advisory Council.  

Uche Okpalugo, CPHR

Uche is the founding partner at Zynergy Talent Inc., he has a Bachelor of Management in Human Resources & Labor Relations, University of Lethbridge and an MBA from the University of Bradford, England. He has diverse mining, public and private sector experience, both locally and globally. Uche is excited about continuing to enhance the development of the HR profession that delivers results for the Yukon organizations and communities.  

Vijayalakshmi Ramachandran (Vijee), CPHR

Vijee is a Senior HR Business Partner at Yukon University with over 15 years of Global HR experience in both, unionized and non unionized environments. Before working at Yukon University she has worked in both the Yukon Government and in the Saskatchewan Government. Vijee has an MBA in HR and Systems from India along with a Masters in Human Resource Management from the University of Regina, Canada. Vijee is currently helping Yukon University in their transition from a college to University by transforming People Strategy. Vijee's current focus is on Talent development, Change Management initiatives, Employee Engagement, streamlining People Operations and implementing the new HRIS system. Vijee believes that her CPHR designation has been advantageous in promoting the best HR practices within her institution. She likes to give back to the community by volunteering in CPHR events and advising new HR professionals.  

Please contact Rita Koeller for more information regarding the Yukon Advisory Council.

The purpose of an Advisory Council is to combine the skills and talents of CPHR BC & Yukon members and staff to:

Each Advisory Council is comprised of an executive and a number of portfolios.

Expression of Interest – Advisory Council Member

The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR BC & Yukon) regional Advisory Councils strive to expand and improve services offered to CPHR BC & Yukon members within the association’s regions. In order to represent the broader membership, each Advisory Council aims to have representatives from a variety of industries, organizations and communities.  

Expressions of interest to join the volunteer Advisory Council Members are accepted on an ongoing basis, with new roles beginning, for the most part, in January of each calendar year.