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.

Kami Grovue, CPHR

Roundtables

Kami is Principal Consultant & Founder of CultureHR. This is her first year on the council.

Katie Japaridze

Post Secondary

Katie is a Talent Management Specialist at Thompson Rivers University. She is in her first year as a member of the advisory council.

Michelle Amaral, CPHR Candidate

Networking

Michelle is a Human Resources Advisor at the City of Kamloops. This is her first year on the council.

Nneoma Orji, CPHR Candidate

Membership & Networking

Nneoma is a Payroll and Administrative Assistant at CMHA Kamloops. This is her first year on the council.

Sourajita Panda, CPHR Candidate

Post Secondary & Networking

Sourajita is a Program Coordinator, School of Nursing at Thompson Rivers University. She is in her first year as a member of the advisory council.

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 Member Relations 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.

Clarisse Clemente, CPHR

Peer Engagement Clarisse is Human Resources Director at Central Interior Native Health. This is her first year on the Advisory Council.

Jessica Bowie, CPHR

North East Jessica is Chief HR Officer at the City of Fort St. John. This is her second year on the council.

Nelson Onwuliri, CPHR

Post Secondary Nelson Onwuliri is the Director of Human Resources at Takla Nation, and this is his second year on the Advisory Council.

Rebecca Blood, CPHR

Peer Engagement Rebecca is the founder and lead consultant at Rebecca Blood HR Consulting. This is her first year on the council.

Renata Hammond, CPHR

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

Sherri Lamothe, CPHR Candidate

Membership & Post Secondary Sherri is the Human Resources/Safety Manger at TW Industrial Group and is in her third year on the advisory council.

Taylor Leslie, CPHR

North West Taylor is a Talent Development Partner at Integris, a division of Coastal Community Credit Union. She is in her third year on the council.

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

Vice Chair & Membership Adrianna is an Executive Search Consultant for The Mullings Group. Having been on the council previously, this is her fourth year of her current term

Darren Gillespie, CPHR

Post Secondary Darren is an HR Advisor at Tolko Industries’ Vernon Office. He is in his third year on the council.  

Maya Samaddar, CPHR Candidate

Post Secondary Maya is a Senior Human Resources Generalist at SNDL. She joins the council for the first time this year.

Michelle Reid, CPHR

Communications Michelle is owner of Reid HR Consulting. Having been on the council previously, this is her first year of her current term.

Nathanael Massey, CPHR

Chair Nathanael is a College Professor at Okanagan College, teaching in the HR specialization. He is in his first year as Chair and second year as a member of the advisory council.

Tim Read

Member Relations Manager

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

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.  

Tim Read

Member Relations Manager

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

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